Mr. Happiness
by David Mamet
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed opinions about the play, with some finding it thought-provoking while others consider it a minor work by Mamet. The themes of creativity, greed, and the struggles of the inventor resonate with many, but some feel it lacks the impact of his more famous plays. Overall, there's an appreciation for the effort and ideas presented, though opinions on its execution vary widely.
Synopsis
Mr. Happiness is the curtain raiser for The Water Engine .
This short play takes place in a 1930s radio station.
A prim, sincere, advice-to-the-lovelorn personality answers – by some magical exposition of instant radio – the letters people have written him.
In an unctuous, urbane voice, “Mr.
Happiness” solves everyone’s problems in the style of a 1930s radio and newspaper Miss Lonelyhearts .
Published with The Water Engine .
Press Reviews
"Extraordinary […] verbal brilliance."
— The New York Times
"A vivid theatrical experience."
— New York Daily News
Characters
| Character |
|---|
CHARLES LANGRITAMORTON GROSSLAWRENCE OBERMANMRS. VARECMR. WALLACEBERNIEDAVE MURRAY |
Publication
Mr. Happiness is a comedy play written by David Mamet and published by Samuel French (1983).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle.
Community Reviews
No community reviews yet
Buy Play
Performance Rights
Restrictions: Major Markets Plus (US) / Standard Plus Add'l Postcodes (UK)
Apply for Rights
Similar Plays
Plays with similar themes, style, and content.
More from David Mamet
More plays from David Mamet that we think you'll enjoy.
