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The Outsider at Allen Contemporary Theatre

Dates: 5/2/2025 - 5/18/2025

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Allen Contemporary Theatre

Allen Contemporary Theatre

1210 E. Main St. #300
Allen,TX

Phone: 844-822-8849

Tickets: $20-$25


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The Outsider


Allen Contemporary Theatre is excited to present The Outsider, directed by Chris Berthelot.

The Outsider is a heartwarming and sharply funny comedy about Ned Newley, an unassuming man who suddenly finds himself thrust into the spotlight. He's brilliant at solving problems, understanding complex systems, and doing what’s right—but he’s awkward, anxious, and completely unprepared for public attention.

When a team of image-conscious experts tries to transform him into someone more “camera-ready,” the results are both hilarious and unexpectedly touching. Along the way, a misfit group of well-meaning (but sometimes clueless) helpers stumble their way through media mishaps, misunderstandings, and wild schemes to make him more popular. Ironically, it’s Ned’s quiet authenticity and honesty that begin to win people over—not the flashy tricks meant to make him “likeable.”

At its heart, The Outsider is a story about staying true to yourself, finding confidence in your uniqueness, and discovering that real leadership—of any kind—comes from integrity, not charisma.



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