Every Brilliant Thing tells the story of a child who begins listing the many joys of life to help their mother cope with depression. As the narrative unfolds through humor and warmth, the list evolves along with the child into adulthood, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit. The play is written by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe, directed by Kimberly Senior, and stars Jessie Fisher in her Writers Theatre debut. This one-person production invites the audience to engage in a touching exploration of love and life's simple pleasures.
Cast and Creative Team for Every Brilliant Thing at Writers Theatre
Cast
Jessie Fisher
Ensemble
Creative Team
Duncan Macmillan
Playwright
Jonny Donahoe
Playwright
Kimberly Senior
Director
Izumi Inaba
Scenic Designer
Izumi Inaba
Costume Designer
Jason Lynch
Lighting Designer
Angela Baldasare
Sound Designer
Mikhail Fiksel
Sound Designer
Rae Watson
Props Designer
Faith Hart
Assistant Director
Erin Shea Brady
Dramaturg
Julie Jachym
Stage Manager
Kathryn M. Lipuma
Executive Director
Braden Abraham
Artistic Director.
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