Every Brilliant Thing is a heart-wrenching yet life-affirming play that tackles the heavy subjects of depression and suicide with a surprising amount of humor and warmth. The story follows a narrator who, as a young child, begins a list of everything worth living for to help their mother cope with chronic depression. What starts as a simple list—"ice cream," "water fights," "staying up past your bedtime"—evolves into a lifelong obsession that chronicles the narrator’s own journey through grief, love, and adulthood. It is a profoundly empathetic look at how we find light in the darkest of times, emphasizing the resilience of the human spirit.

What makes the production truly unique is its highly immersive and interactive nature. Set in the round, the performer relies on the audience to help tell the story, inviting members to read items from the list or play minor roles like a veterinarian or a school counselor. This collaborative approach strips away the "fourth wall," transforming the theater into a shared space of community and collective healing. By engaging the audience directly, Every Brilliant Thing turns a solitary struggle into a shared experience, reminding everyone in the room that they are not alone.