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Happiness is the Problem: A Phono-Graphic Novel (2006-09)

"But, I mean, in order to, to actually do human trials you have to go through all this rigmarole, and rent is due, we don't have time."

Happiness is the Problem is a two-act opera buffa and comic book about idealism and disillusionment. It presents three young women who sell an elixir of happiness derived from the secretions of slugs which they market as "Euphoressence."

Happiness is the Problem is dedicated to guitarist Mary Halvorson. It has had preview performances at The Stone, the Wilmette Theater, Issue Project Room, and (le) Poisson Rouge.

Libretto by Nadia Berenstein and Jason Cady, with additional dialogue by Amy Cimini
Graphic Novel by Nadia Berenstein

 

 

Happiness is the Problem


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