Exploring the surreal, bizarre, and outrageous comedy that lies in dealing with death and healing, Wild With Happy follows the journey of a young man named Gil who plans to scatter his mother’s ashes in the place where she was the most happy.
What Is the Story of Wild With Happy?
Wild With Happy centers on Gil, a hardened New Yorker who struggles to deal with the arrangements that must be made following his mother’s passing. As Gil remembers his final conversations with his mother, he also faces a big decision: what to do with her body. He clashes with his brash aunt while simultaneously seeking advice from his best friend and a funeral home employee. Gil’s eventual decision also comes with some unexpected discoveries about his life’s path, as well as his own happiness.
"[Domingo] is an exuberant performer and a compelling storyteller who is unafraid to get a little sugary. He’s also generous, allowing other characters occasionally to outshine his own."
New York Daily News
Joe Dziemianowicz
"The show may have a heavy emotional component, but director Robert O’Hara and costume/scenic designer Clint Ramos pulled out all the stops — this is a play staged with the colorful verve of a musical."
The New York Post
Elisabeth Vincentelli
"The extravagantly talented Domingo is one of only four cast members in the show — but many of these adopt multiple roles to great effect."
Entertainment Weekly
Thom Geier
"Don’t forget to bring the sunscreen. Giving a breakout performance as Aunt Glo, the ferociously funny Ms. Washington blazes so brightly it could come in handy."
The New York Times
Charles Isherwood
