We See What Happen

Jonathan had a beautiful solo play about how perfect his Greek Granny's immigration to the U.S. was. However, when Granny shows up with four of Jonathan's old superhero action figures in tow, he learns that his sugarcoated solo play couldn't be more wrong.

Jonathan had a beautiful solo play about how perfect his Greek Granny's immigration to the U.S. was. However, when Granny shows up with four of Jonathan's old superhero action figures in tow, he learns that his sugarcoated solo play couldn't be more wrong.

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We See What Happen

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  • Cheryl Bear: We See What Happen

    An incredibly moving, touching and beautiful play about the true story of immigration and the power of artistic expression to help us tell our story and play again with those we love! Wonderful!

    An incredibly moving, touching and beautiful play about the true story of immigration and the power of artistic expression to help us tell our story and play again with those we love! Wonderful!

  • Alexander Hehr: We See What Happen

    "As a Greek-American and playwright, it is wonderful to see another writer tackle the journey and history of Greek immigration. Utilizing super heroes as symbols connected the story with the theme of immigration and the obstacles of a time period, where we are born, and who were are born as. On top of all that, the characterization of YiaYia and her mother brought me back to a familiar time, like seeing my family in the words of the script."

    "As a Greek-American and playwright, it is wonderful to see another writer tackle the journey and history of Greek immigration. Utilizing super heroes as symbols connected the story with the theme of immigration and the obstacles of a time period, where we are born, and who were are born as. On top of all that, the characterization of YiaYia and her mother brought me back to a familiar time, like seeing my family in the words of the script."

  • Jessica Austgen: We See What Happen

    I had the opportunity to see a reading of the play in May 2018 and it was such a moving, enlightening and, above all else, funny piece. The Jonathan character is likable and relatable and gives us an easy way into this story of immigration, love, loss and superheroes. So funny, so charming, so heartfelt. And Granny is a such a rich, fun character for an older actress.

    I had the opportunity to see a reading of the play in May 2018 and it was such a moving, enlightening and, above all else, funny piece. The Jonathan character is likable and relatable and gives us an easy way into this story of immigration, love, loss and superheroes. So funny, so charming, so heartfelt. And Granny is a such a rich, fun character for an older actress.

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Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Strange Sun Theater, Year 2018
  • Type Reading, Organization Actors Bridge Ensemble, Year 2017
  • Type Reading, Organization Nashville Repertory Theatre, Year 2016

Awards

  • Greenhouse Prize
    Strange Sun Theater
    Winner
    2018