Every Brilliant Thing at Vicariously Staged Productions

Every Brilliant Thing is an extraordinary fusion of humor and girlhood, delving into a spectrum of light and dark amidst mental health challenges. This is Vicariously Staged Productions’ debut show, promising an emotional and thought-provoking evening that resonates with audiences of all ages. Filipina actress Mari Joy Asiado, along with director Skyler Denfeld, breathes new life into a play that Utah audiences may have encountered before.

“What Macmillan offers, with great sensitivity behind the abundant laughs, is a child’s fierce, flawed attempt to make sense of adult unhappiness and a meditation on the shadow that a loved one’s depression casts over the lives of a family.” — Evening Standard (London)

“[A] heart-wrenching, hilarious play…One of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression—and possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see, full stop…There is something tough being confronted here—the guilt of not being able to make those we love happy—and it is explored with unflinching honesty.” —The Guardian (UK).
 

Content Advisory:
"Every Brilliant Thing" includes a moment with mild language and incorporates discussions about mental health difficulties, such as suicide and depression. The play addresses these themes with sensitivity, aiming to foster understanding and provide a platform for meaningful conversations. Viewer discretion is advised, and if you have any concerns or need support, please feel free to reach out to our team or mental health resources in your community. We are committed to creating a safe and empathetic space for our audiences.

Authors

• Duncan MacMillan