Making God Laugh

Sean Grennan

Sean Grennan is an internationally produced playwright, librettist, and lyricist whose work has been seen across the United States and around the globe, including in China, England, Australia, Germany, Serbia, Latvia, Russia, Ireland, Italy, Hungary, and others. A former actor, Sean brings a deep understanding of the stage to all his work, infusing his plays and musicals with heart, humor, and a strong sense of humanity. Sean began writing for the theatre as co-librettist for the musical Phantom of the Country Opera, which had its world premiere at the Marriott Theatre in Illinois. He went on to debut five shows at the American Heartland Theatre in Kansas City –his comedies Beer for Breakfast and As Long As We Both Shall Live and his musicals (librettist/lyricist) Married Alive!, A Dog’s Life, and Another Night Before Christmas. In addition, Sean has had four world premieres at Peninsula Players Theatre in Wisconsin —Making God Laugh, The Tin Woman, Now and Then and A Rock Sails By. The last of which was part of the statewide festival, “World Premiere Wisconsin”. His plays are published by Music Theatre International (MTI), Playscripts, Inc., and Dramatists Play Service (DPS).

Honors include an Honorable Mention from the National Writers Association’s Playwriting Festival for his play LUCK!, and several playwright-in-residence positions, including at Centre Stage’s New Play Festival (South Carolina) and Lamb Arts Regional Theatre (Iowa). He has also served twice as an adjudicator for the Midwest Dramatists Conference.

Originally based in Chicago and New York City, Sean now lives in Pennsylvania with his wife Kathy, a Broadway performer recently seen in a 13-year run of Wicked. There, they enjoy a quiet life filled with creativity, canoe rides, and memories of their beloved writing companion, Hank the dog. Sean is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, SAG-AFTRA, and The Dramatists Guild.