Meet the hero of our story, young Akeelah, who has a gift for words and hopes to make it to the National Spelling Bee. With the help of her community, she might just have what it takes to make her dream come true. This Inspirational drama for elementary students and adults celebrates community and tenacity.
You will be immersed in this hilarious murder mystery comedy filled with lots of Minnesotan references and jokes, written and directed by local theatre artist Heather Mastromarco.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING By Duncan Macmillan With Jonny Donahoe You’re seven years old. Mum’s in hospital. Dad says she’s ‘done something stupid’. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything that’s worth living for. #1. Ice cream. #2. Water fights. #3. Staying up past your bedtime and being allowed to watch TV. You leave it on her pillow, hoping. And you add to the list throughout your life. An immersive storytelling experience blends comedy, improv, and audience interaction to tell the story of a boy growing up in the shadow of mental illness, and learning to grapple with his own adult experiences with love, loss and depression. Every Brilliant Thing provides a life-affirming jolt of humanism, reminding us that hope comes from the miracles of life’s minutiae. Partners These partners will have information and representatives in the Lobby before and after the show to share more about their organization and resources in Central Minnesota: CentraCare Mental Health Yellow Zone Central Minnesota Mental Health Beautiful Mind Project Talk About It: St. Cloud SAMARITANS MEDIA GUIDELINES* *Samaritans Media Guidelines are referred to in Every Brilliant Thing. Here is the list, which is intended for journalists to support informed and safe coverage of suicide. You can learn more about Samaritans here. Don’t provide technical details. Never suggest that a method is quick, easy, painless, or certain to result in death. Avoid dramatic headlines, terms like “suicide epidemic” or “hot spot.” Avoid sensationalist pictures or video. Avoid excessive detail. Avoid using the word “commit.” Don’t describe deaths by suicide as “successful.” Don’t publish suicide notes. Don’t publish on the front page. Don’t ignore the complex realities of suicide and its impacts on those left behind. Include references to support groups, such as the Samaritans. Don’t speculate on the reason. That’s crucial. Don’t supply simplistic ...
Looking to be part of a classic American drama? We are looking for a multicultural cast of performers ages 10 through adult for this award winning play.
Through the eternally catchy score of ABBA chart-toppers, this hilarious and touching tale of daughter, mother, and would-be dads crescendos to a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
Landmark American drama for teens and adults celebrates the small town of Grover’s Corners, where ordinary people lead extraordinary lives. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this is a profound story of love, loss, and the importance of living.
A relevant, stunning story told through docu-theatre performance
Horror. Comedy. Rock. Sci-Fi. A Match Made in Musical Hilarity Heaven.
Happily Ever After, Brought to Life for the Holidays
An extraordinary girl with astonishing wit changes her destiny
The Heartwarming story about Love, Courage, and the Power of Music
