Arts and Entertainment

"Every Brilliant Thing"

May 13 2026

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and show starts at 6:00 p.m.
Booker T. Washington High School - Theatre 1111 Park Ave. Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: FREE

“Every Brilliant Thing” presented by CSB Prevention Services in partnership with Virginia Stage Company and BTW Academy of the Arts

Norfolk Community Services Board Prevention Services, in partnership with Virginia Stage Company and Booker T. Washington High School Academy of the Arts presents “Every Brilliant Thing,” a moving and humorous one-character play that explores depression, resilience and the small joys that make life worth living!

Join in this powerful and uplifting Mental Health Awareness Month event presented by Norfolk CSB Prevention Services in partnership with Virginia Stage Company and Booker T. Washington Academy of the Arts.

Every Brilliant Thing is a moving and humorous one-character play that explores depression, resilience and the small joys that make life worth living.

Event highlights include:

  • Every Brilliant Thing performance by Virginia Stage Company.
  • Special performance by Booker T. Washington Academy of the Arts theatre students.
  • Student artwork by Booker T. Washington Academy of the Arts visual arts students on display.
  • Local mental health partners and community resources available on site throughout the event.

Wednesday, May 13
Booker T. Washington High School Theatre
1111 Park Ave., Norfolk
Doors open at 5:30pm
Student performance at 6pm
“Every Brilliant Thing” performance at 6:30pm
Free

Content warning: Every Brilliant Thing includes brief descriptions of depression, self-harm and suicide and is recommended for ages 14+.

If you or a loved one is in crisis, please dial 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org/ to reach the Crisis Hotline. Norfolk residents can also call Norfolk CSB Emergency Services at (757) 664-7690.

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