July 7, 2026 | Maddie’s Secret, with introduction by John Early

Tuesday, July 7, 7 p.m.
Crowley Theater, 98 S. Austin St.

Join us for a screening of Maddie’s Secret by John Early.

Maddie’s Secret is comedian, writer, and actor John Early’s critically acclaimed directorial debut. Watch the trailer, and read about Early in a recent New Yorker profile.

An introduction from the Early will precede the film; a Q&A will follow. The screening is free and open to all; seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

John Early is an actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer. Early’s feature directorial debut, Maddie’s Secret, which he wrote and stars in, premiered as the opening night film in the Discovery section of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. The film was also featured in the 2026 New Directors/New Films Festival, presented by Film at Lincoln Center and The Museum of Modern Art. John is currently starring off-broadway in Wallace Shawn’s newest play What We Did Before Our Moth Days.