Contemporary Theater Company Kicks off 2017 with EVERY BRILLIANT THING

"1. Ice cream. 2. Water fights. 3. Staying up past your bedtime and being allowed to watch TV." That's how the titular list in Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan MacMillan, playing at the Contemporary Theater Company in January 2017 begins.

The one-person show, starring Contemporary Theater Company Associate Artistic Director Ashley Macamaux, follows a woman from childhood to adulthood as she creates a list of all the brilliant things in the world that make life worth living. Along the way, the play deals with topics from depression and suicide to music and love.

"Duncan Macmillian has created a playground of life events for the actor to play as closely to their own lives as they want," says Macamaux. "I am so honored to work on a show featuring so many of the relatable and important ups and downs we all go through."

The show tackles interesting and important topics, while staying funny and sweet throughout.

"One of the really exciting parts of the show," says director Maggie Cady, "is how interactive it is with the audience."

Macamaux will spend the preshow talking with audience members and handing out pieces of paper with entries from the list of brilliant things that they will shout out when called on during the show. Audience members play everything from her school counselor to her dad, making the audience an integral part of the show.

"I can't wait for people to join me in this show," says Macamaux, "because you won't just be watching the life of this character, you'll be part of it too."

The Contemporary Theater Company kicks off its 2017 Season with Every Brilliant Thing. Performance dates: Jan 12, 13, 20 at 7 pm, Jan 22 at 2 pm.

Calendar of Events

Micetro Improv

Every Friday at 9:30 pm
Our troupe of improvisers make up scenes and songs on-the-spot. It's fun, it's real, and every performance is truly unique! The players vie for your vote to be the Micetro Champion and win the coveted Bucci Helmet!

Tickets: $8, Box Office: 401-218-0282, Website: http://contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email: info@thecontemporarytheater.com, The Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879

Christmas Cocktail Cabaret

Dec 22 at 7 pm at the Towers in Narragansett

With the gorgeous and historic Towers as a backdrop, Christmas has never been so beautiful. Sip a cocktail and enjoy a night of carols, festive music, and scenes full of Christmas cheer!

Tickets: Adult - $25 Box Office: 401-218-0282, Website: http://contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email: info@thecontemporarytheater.com, The Towers, 35 Ocean Road, Narragansett, RI 02882

Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan MacMillan

Jan 12-13, 20-21, Apr 7-8, 13-15 at 7 pm, Apr 9 at 2 pm

Every Brilliant Thing starts with a child's attempts to help her mother and follows her through her own grown-up struggles. It all comes down to a list of every brilliant thing in life - from ice cream to falling in love. It's a heartfelt and hilarious look at depression in an intimate and interactive one-woman show!

Tickets: Adult - $25, Student - $15, Thursdays are Pay-What-You-Can ($18 in advance), Sundays are Senior Day with Seniors - $18 Box Office: 401-218-0282, Website: http://contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email: info@thecontemporarytheater.com, The Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879

The 12th Annual 24-Hour Play Festival

Jan 14 at 8 pm at South Kingstown High School

The Contemporary Theater Company's signature event is in its 12th year! At midnight, 6 writers begin crafting a brand-new, full-length play. Actors, directors, and technicians work all day to make it a reality! Come see the amazing and surprising results!

Tickets: $12 Box Office: 401-218-0282, Website: http://contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email: info@thecontemporarytheater.com, South Kingstown High School, 215 Columbia Street, Wakefield, RI 02879

Wakefield Idol

Thursdays, Jan 19 - Mar 23 at 7 pm

The hottest thing in town! In the fourth annual Wakefield Idol, 64 local singers compete for a $1500 cash prize! The judges and the live audience vote for the best of the best as the singers dazzle the crowd! Stay engaged and excited all winter with Wakefield Idol!

Tickets: Preliminary Rounds - $10, Second Rounds - $15, Sweet 16 and Quarterfinals - $20, Semifinals - $25, Finals - $30 Box Office: 401-218-0282, Website: http://contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email: info@thecontemporarytheater.com, The Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879

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