Presenting Series: "Every Brilliant Thing"

When:
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 7:30 PM
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 7:30 PM
Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 2:30 PM
Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Where: Philbin Studio Theatre

By Duncan Macmillan
With Jonny Donahoe
Directed by Stacy Stoltz

Profoundly moving and surprisingly funny, "Every Brilliant Thing" invites you into a deeply personal story about finding reasons to keep going, even in the face of depression and loss. Under the assured direction of Stacy Stoltz, it's an exhilarating solo performance by Professor Matt Hawkins, Director of Theatre & Musical Theatre at the University of Notre Dame. This play engages the audience in a conversation about mental health in a nuanced, sensitive way.

Every performance is unique, offering a fresh experience with each viewing. Intimate, honest, and full of hope, "Every Brilliant Thing" is a story about resilience and connection. Returning to these themes, Stoltz and Hawkins are also the acclaimed creative team behind recent DPAC Presenting Series successes like "What the Constitution Means to Me" (2023) and "The Wolves" (2024).

This is theater that meets you where you are and gently, powerfully lifts you up. If you've ever needed a reminder of the beauty in everyday life, this is for you.

Content Advisory
The production contains descriptions of depression and suicide. The topics are handled with care, and the story is one of resilience and hope.

"Every Brilliant Thing" is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection.
dramatists.com

*ASL available for the Sunday evening performance.

*Made possible by the Peg and Rick Golden Endowment for Excellence. Generously supported by Susan Lichtenstein and John Rokacz.

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