How I Learned What I Learned at Brookfield Theater

“How I Learned What I Learned”

The 2nd show in our 3X3 Festival is this weekend!
Each of these 1-actor shows has been in rehearsal for nearly a full year!
The ultimate challenge for only the most brave and daring actor,
don't miss these incredible feats of theatrical art.

FREE PREVIEWS each Thursday at 8:00 p.m.
Oct. 12 "How I Learned..." • Oct. 19 "Misterman"

Tickets are $25 per show — $20 students & seniors
Wilson-Gladman

October 13, 14 & 15:
August Wilson’s "How I Learned What I Learned"
by AUGUST WILSON, TODD KREIDLER
directed by RAE JANEIL
starring JERAMIE GLADMAN

From Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson, this one-man comedy chronicles his life as a Black artist in the Hill District in Pittsburgh. From stories about his first jobs to his first loves and his experiences with racism, Wilson recounts his life from his roots to the completion of THE AMERICAN CENTURY CYCLE and gives an inside look into one of the most celebrated playwriting voices of the twentieth century.

HILWIL-Jeramie Gladman
Jeramie Gladman in "How I Learned What I Learned" at Brookfield Theatre, photo: Pippa Walton

With particular interest to all creative people, these compelling stories are delivered with warmth, humor, and style by the incredibly talented Jeramie Gladman. He returns to Brookfield after appearing in "Sweat" by Lynn Nottage in 2022, as Donnie in "DOT" in 2021, and previously as Burrs in "The Wild Party". Other credits include Marty in "Dreamgirls" (Fairfield Center Stage), Annas in "Jesus Christ Superstar" (Downtown Cabaret) and in Los Angeles "Gaining Ground" (Ark Theatre) and "Insurrection: Holding History" (Celebration Theatre).

misterOctober 20, 21 & 22: Misterman
by ENDA WALSH
directed by BILL HUGHES • starring JOSEPH RUSSO

This psychological drama tells the fictional story of “Touched” Thomas who resides in Inishfree with his mother. He buys her sweets every day. It’s Thomas’ daily mission to spread God’s word to friends and neighbors. When evil descends, it is up to Thomas to purge the town of its self inflicted doom and save them all...but at what cost?

Misterman also features the voices of Todd Santa Maria, Aaron Kaplan, Beth Bonnabeau, Jackie Decho Holm, Mark Feltch, Alicia Dempster, Marilyn Hart, Reesa Nestor, and Matt Austin

Be sure to select the correct dates for the shows you wish to attend!

Special Offer: Purchase a 3-show Pass for $45.00 and receive 1 ticket to each show ($60 - $75 value). Just select the date you wish to attend for "Tru" and select the $45.00 Show Pass. Your tickets will automatically be entered for all 3 shows. Attend any day you wish. Leave a message at the box office with questions 203-775-0023.

TICKETS
Every show in the 3X3 series will offer a FREE preview for area senior citizens on:
Thursday, October 5 at 8pm - TRU
Thursday, October 12 at 8pm - HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED
Thursday, October 19 at 8pm - MISTERMAN
Reservations are not needed - come and see the shows!

Brookfield Theatre's 2023 Season is made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts; Support has also been provided to Brookield Theatre from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature; Along with the generous donations of our many supporters and subscribers.