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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!

"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."

This play was a FINALIST for the 2019-2020 In-Progress New Play Reading Series at Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. It is our pleasure to support 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 got to see a reading of this play, and I'm so glad I did. When I read the logline, I wasn't sure what to expect, but the play's framing device of the off-brand superhero action figures telling the story of the playwright's grandmother is really effective. The play indicts all of us who want to wrap our family's immigration story in easily digestible, flattering, benign retellings. Immigration is messy and rarely rosey, which Alexandratos reminds us vividly with this play.

This moving play takes two very different nostalgic modes of storytelling--listening to a grandmother talk about the old country, and playing with action figures--and combines them for an affecting commentary on the immigrant experience and intergenerational trauma. The knockoff action figures as narrative filter was the biggest surprise of this play, for how they force the audience to consider being gripped by powers beyond one's control, from ugly, supervillain-caliber rage to being forced to sail across the world for a new life. I can't wait to see this highly original story produced.

I've read this play twice now and am so eager to see it produced. Jonathan has taken a traditional biographical concept and exploded it into a theatrical playground. Every turn is unique and exciting and new and unlike anything I've ever read or seen before - and I read and see a lot of theatre. Most of all, this play is full of heart and a deep, throbbing love that runs throughout. In a world where immigration is still a struggle, this play rings true.

Wonderfully theatrical play about a young man trying to santitize his Greek grandmother's past into a heartwarming story, but she has other plans; with the help of his old knock-off action figures, she brings him through the real pain of events. Smart, funny, and touching.

This play is such a delight. An exceedingly entertaining subversion of the biographical one-person-show, as well a brilliant examination of several different kinds of superheroism, Alexandratos keeps the play moving without ever getting maudlin, letting a powerful, heartbreaking story hit us as organically and unexpectantly as it hits its protagonist. It's so intimate and well crafted it starts to feel like our own family history.

Alexandratos has given us as fun of a romp through the exploration of gender roles, familial violence, and the immigrant experience we are likely to find. Complete with action figures! This meta-theatrical, immersive show is more than "just dessert." The playwright takes a brave look at what it means to be a man, why some women "don't fight," and what we leave behind and what we carry forward. Highly recommended; batteries not included.