Directed by Scott Rushford

Featuring Chris Murphy as the Narrator

About the show: You’re seven years old. Mom’s in the hospital. Dad says she’s “done something stupid.” So you start a list. A list of everything brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for: Ice cream. Kung fu movies. Staying up past your bedtime. Years pass. The list grows. So does your understanding of life, love, loss—and the complicated beauty of it all.

Told by a single narrator, Every Brilliant Thing is a deeply human, funny journey through childhood, mental health, and the small joys that make life worth living. With heartfelt storytelling and audience interaction woven throughout, it’s a celebration of hope, resilience, and paying attention.

"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.” — The Guardian

Location: Coffee Church, 10311 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA 98686

10311 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA 98686, USA

Interested in claiming a 'Pay-It-Forward' ticket? Learn how below...

How do I request free 'Pay-It-Forward' tickets?

We’re excited to offer free tickets for When the World Was Green (A Chef's Fable)! Every ticket purchased releases a complimentary ticket for someone else to claim and attend our show for free—no questions asked! Simply email us at [email protected] to see how many free tickets we have available for you and your party.

How does it work?

Simply email us at [email protected] and let us know the date you'd like to attend and how many pay-it-forward tickets you'd like to reserve.

When should I arrive?

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the performance. Unclaimed 'Pay-It-Forward' tickets may be released to other audience members if not claimed 5 minutes before showtime.

What if I can't make it?

If your plans change, please let us know in advance so we can make your tickets available to others. You can email us at [email protected] to let us know you cannot make it.

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