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We are pleased to invite you to this unique behind-the-scenes event. Join Cygnet’s Artistic Director Sean Murray and Associate Director Rob Lutfy, along with the entire cast of this one-man show for a conversation on Cygnet’s West Coast premiere of Every Brilliant Thing. Learn more about this immersive storytelling experience and get a sneak peak with a preview scene from the play before the general public! We’ll be discussing the topic of mental health - specifically depression and suicide - which are primary themes in this humorous and heartwarming production. Cygnet Theatre is proud to partner with Vista Hill and NAMI San Diego.
Donuts and coffee provided!
About Every Brilliant Thing: You’re seven years old. Mom’s in the hospital. Dad says she’s “done something stupid.” She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for: 1. Ice cream. 2. Kung Fu movies. 3. Staying up past your bedtime and being allowed to watch TV. 4. The color yellow. You leave it on her pillow. You know she read it because she’s corrected your spelling. Soon, the list will take on a life of it’s own. A play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love. Featuring Ro Boddie (2016 Actor of the Year, Craig Noel Awards).
“Every Brilliant Thing may be the funniest show about depression you’ve ever seen…” -New York Post