Every Brilliant Thing | A Funny & Heartfelt Story About What Makes Life Worth Living
Schedule
Fri May 08 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
North Creek - The Coffee Church | Vancouver, WA
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Every Brilliant Thing is a funny, heartfelt, and deeply human story about finding hope in the midst of life’s hardest moments.The play follows a man reflecting on a list he began when he was seven years old: a list of every brilliant thing. Everything worth living for. What began as a simple attempt to help his mother through depression slowly grows over the years into something much bigger.
Along the way, the list fills with small joys, ordinary moments, and the simple things that remind us why life is worth living. Through humor, honesty, and a little help from the audience, the story unfolds into a touching and often hilarious exploration of gratitude, resilience, and human connection.
Both funny and deeply moving, Every Brilliant Thing has become an international sensation, celebrated for its compassion, its honesty about mental health, and its ability to spark meaningful conversations about hope and the beauty of everyday life.
Featuring Chris Murphy
Directed by Joyél Niño
Consulting Artist: Samantha Brown Hsu
Produced by Ekklesia Theatre
Admission: $15
Open Seating
Performance Dates
Friday, May 8 – 7:30 PM
North Creek Coffee Church
10311 NE Hwy 99
Vancouver, WA
Friday, May 15 – 7:30 PM
North Creek Coffee Church
10311 NE Hwy 99
Vancouver, WA
Friday, May 22 – 7:30 PM
Heritage Church
8803 NE 76th St
Vancouver, WA
Content Advisory
This production explores themes related to depression, mental health, and suicide. While the story is ultimately hopeful and often very funny, the subject matter may be heavy for younger audiences.
Recommended for ages 12 and up. Parental discretion is advised.
Community Impact
A portion of ticket sales from Every Brilliant Thing will support our Community Partner, Charis Counseling Associates, helping make professional counseling accessible to people who might otherwise be unable to afford it.
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Where is it happening?
North Creek - The Coffee Church, 10311 NE Highway 99, Vancouver, WA 98686-5978, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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