Town Hall Theater

Middlebury Acting Company Presents:

The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey
by James Celeste Lecesne
Directed by Terry O'Brien

Starring Andrew Ritter

Preview Performance:
Thursday, March 13 at 7:30pm

Regular Performances:

March 14-16 & March 21-23
Friday-Saturday at 7:30pm
Saturday & Sunday at 2:00pm

Presented by Middlebury Acting Company, Town Hall Theater's professional resident theater company, delivering playful, intimate and conversation sparking productions since 2001.

One actor portrays every character in a small Jersey Shore town as he unravels the story of Leonard Pelkey, a tenaciously optimistic and flamboyant fourteen-year-old boy who goes missing. A luminous force of nature whose magic is only truly felt once he is gone, Leonard becomes an unexpected inspiration as the town’s citizens question how they live, who they love, and what they leave behind.

"Shines with humanity... an affecting and entertaining testament to the beauty of a world in which difference is celebrated rather than denigrated" – Los Angeles Times

A New York Times Critics' Pick
"Leaves you beaming with joy... a superlative solo show"

Please select a performance

Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Sat, Mar 22nd, 2025 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Mar 22nd, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Sun, Mar 23rd, 2025 at 2:00 pm

Ticket Pricing

Available on a sliding scale:

Generous: $39
Standard: $33
Budget: $20
Student: $15

This will be Middlebury Acting Company's first performance in the new Doug and Debby Anderson Studio. All seats are general admission as we determine optimal seating configurations. Rest assured, every seat offers an excellent view in this intimate, beautiful space.

Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

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Email: tickets@townhalltheater.org
Phone: (802) 382-9222

Hours: Monday - Friday 12pm-5pm