Every Brilliant Thing is WICA’s first one man production. Heart-wrenching and hilarious it starts with a list of everything that is brilliant about the world, everything worth living for, and incorporates the audience into the fabric of the night leading to something new and inspiring at each performance. Starring Billy Tierney and YOU our audience.
Dedicated to: Greg Garbarino
And the community who held him
Special thank you to Healing Circles’ Diana Lindsay,
and Randy Hudson
You can read an interview with Actor, Billy Tierney, Director, Deana Duncan, and Director of Healing Circles, Diana Lindsay HERE.
Run Time: Approximately 70 Minutes. There will be no intermission
Age Recommendation: Age 14+
Content Warning: mentions of suicide and suicidal ideation.
Audience Interaction: This production involves audience participation. All interactions are optional, confirmed by consent. The production may be enjoyed with or without directly participating.
In conjunction with our production of Every Brilliant Thing, WICA invites YOU to come up with a list of BRILLIANT things that bring joy and light into your life. www.wicaonline.org
Every Brilliant Thing grapples with the highs and lows of despair and joy in our lives as humans, and speaks openly about depression, mental illness, and suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis or thinking about self-harm or suicide, there is help available:
800-273-8255 Suicide Lifeline | 866-833-6546 Teen Link | Lifeline Crisis Chat | 741741 Crisis Text Line
In collaboration with Healing Circles Langley
Healing Circles Langley is open once again for in-person drop ins! Please drop by Monday - Friday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm for tea and conversation. You can learn more about Healing Circles Langley and their community resources at www.healingcircleslangley.org.
SCHEDULE & TICKETS
APRIL 7 (PREVIEW) | 7:30 PM
APRIL 8 | 7:30 PM
APRIL 9 | 7:30 PM
APRIL 10 | 2:00 PM
APRIL 14 | 7:30 PM
APRIL 15 | 7:30 PM
APRIL 16 | 7:30 PM
APRIL 20 | 11:00 AM
APRIL 21 | 7:30 PM
APRIL 22 | 7:30 PM
APRIL 23 | 7:30 PM
$45 | WICA Star Ticket evening
$30 | Standard evening
$35 | WICA Star Ticket matinee
$25 | Standard matinee
20 FOR 20*
*There are twenty $20 tickets available for this event for those who might not be able to attend at full price. If you wish to request a 20 for $20 ticket, please call our box office at (360) 221-8268.
Please arrive at the theatre at least 15 minutes before show time.
No late seating.
★ What's the difference between a WICA Star ticket and a Standard ticket? ★
When purchasing a WICA Star Ticket, a patron is going above and beyond just purchasing a ticket to come see a show, they're helping us bring artists in from around the world to perform on our stage! And, as an added bonus, a WICA Star Ticket comes with a complimentary beverage from our bar.
THE CREATIVE TEAM
Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe
Directed by Deana Duncan
Set and Light Design by David Mackie
Tech Director/Master Electrician: Tyler Raymond
Sound Design: Steve Ford
Costumes by Val Johnson
Scenic Floor Paint: David Gignac
Props: The Audience
THE CAST
Billy Tierney
SUGGESTED READING
Interview with Actor, Billy Tierney, Director, Deana Duncan, and Director of Healing Circles, Diana Lindsay HERE.
WHIDBEY WEEKLY ARTICLE
"WICA brings a touch of brilliance to the stage" by Kathy Reed
WORD OF MOUTH
“We just had the rare treat of observing a dress rehearsal of Every Brilliant Thing at WICA. it was indeed a very brilliant thing…moving, loving, honest, beautifully staged, and brilliantly presented with warmth, sincerity, honesty—and the perfect touch of humor by the gifted Billy Tierney. This could become a very tough ticket. Once was not enough for us. I heartily encourage you to find the time to see it.” - Jim Carroll
“We all left feeling like we had experienced something truly special and beautiful. I’m struggling to describe just exactly what the show is about. It deals with suicide but it’s so much more…poignant and funny and marvelous. It’s a one man show featuring Billy Tierney, an extremely talented human, directed with heart and love by Deana Duncan. Billy is open, and honest, and vulnerable and kind, and I think everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy his gift. I just want to go get everyone I know and bring them to this show.” - Christina Boom
