The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey
March 30 – April 23
Written and Performed by Celeste Lecesne
Directed by Tony Speciale
Original Music by Duncan Sheik
‘Absolute Brightness’ is about the disappearance of Leonard Pelkey, a flamboyant 14-year-old who has been bullied by his peers. Critically-acclaimed actor and writer Celeste Lecesne (I Am My Own Wife at Hartford Stage, the writer of the Academy Award-winning Trevor) portrays a tough New Jersey detective, a withdrawn teenage girl, a brusque yet gentle hairdresser and a dozen other intriguing characters as they join forces to solve a mystery that will forever change their lives. The New Yorker called it, “A whodunit with a heart of gold.”
Artistic
Playwright
Celeste Lecesne
Director
Tony Speciale
Set Design
Jo Winiarski
Costume Design
Paul Marlow
Lighting Design
Matthew Richards
Sound Design
Christian Frederickson
Projection Design
Aaron Rhyne
Original Music
Duncan Sheik
Original Animation and Photography
Matthew Sandager
Stage Manager
Hannah Woodward
Cast
All roles
Celeste Lecesne
Sponsors
Production Sponsor
Restaurant Partner