Every Brilliant Thing

  • May 9 - 11, 2025

  • Starlighters II Theatre

    200 East Main St
    Anamosa, Iowa 52205
Ticket Price $5.00-$17.00 Buy Tickets
Description

May 16th-18th

Every Brilliant Thing is a poignant, uplifting one-person play by Duncan Macmillan, with Jonny Donahoe. It tells the story of an individual who, as a child, begins compiling a list of everything that makes life worth living to help their mother cope with depression. From simple joys like "ice cream" and "staying up past your bedtime" to deeper connections like "the feeling of being understood," the list evolves as the narrator grows up, navigating love, loss, and their own mental health journey.

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Told with humor, warmth, and audience interaction, the play invites viewers to reflect on life's beauty, even amidst challenges. It's a celebration of resilience, human connection, and the power of small joys. Through the narrator’s personal yet universal story, Every Brilliant Thing reminds us all that hope can often be found in the simplest of things.

Date & Time

May 9 - 11, 2025

Venue Details

Starlighters II Theatre

200 East Main St
Anamosa, Iowa 52205 Starlighters II Theatre
Starlighters II Theatre

The award-winning Starlighters II Theatre celebrating its 50th season!

 Starlighters II is dedicated to bringing the best of live theatre to Eastern Iowa.

It is a nonprofit theatre organization that produces a wide spectrum of entertainment for the entire family. Not only do we provide entertainment, we give educational theatre related classes throughout the year for patrons of all ages. We are most proud of our Jr. Starlighters Program that continues to grow more each year.


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