Play: "Every Brilliant Thing"
Friday, September 5, 2025 7:30–9:30 PM
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- DescriptionProfoundly moving and surprisingly funny, Every Brilliant Thing invites you into a deeply personal story about finding reasons to keep going, even in the face of depression and loss. Under the assured direction of Stacy Stoltz, it's an exhilarating solo performance by Professor Matt Hawkins, director of theatre and musical theatre at the University of Notre Dame. This play engages the audience in a conversation about mental health in a nuanced, sensitive way.Every performance is unique, offering a fresh experience with each viewing. Intimate, honest, and full of hope, Every Brilliant Thing is a story about resilience and connection. Returning to these themes, Stoltz and Hawkins are also the acclaimed creative team behind recent DPAC Presenting Series successes like What the Constitution Means to Me (2023) and The Wolves (2024).This is theater that meets you where you are and gently, powerfully lifts you up. If you've ever needed a reminder of the beauty in everyday life, this is for you.
GET TICKETS - Websitehttps://events.nd.edu/events/2025/09/05/every-brilliant-thing/