A Live Conversation with Rainn Wilson following a screening of an episode of The Office

A live conversation with Rainn Wilson and screening of The Office
The Palace Theatre • 61 Atlantic St, Stamford, CT 06901
November 7, 2025
Tickets on sale September 12.via ticketmaster.com

A live conversation with Rainn Wilson

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Join us for an unforgettable live conversation with the talented actor Rainn Wilson, the man behind the iconic, eccentric Assistant to the Regional Manager, Dwight Schrute, at Palace Theatre in Stamford, CT, on Friday, November 7.

Get ready to relive the magic of “The Office” with a special screening of one of the show’s most iconic episodes. Then Rainn Wilson will take the stage to share behind-the-scenes stories, memorable moments, and the secrets of bringing Dwight Schrute to life.

Tickets will go on sale on Friday, September 12 at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com.

But the excitement doesn’t end there! For those looking for an extra-special experience, a limited number of VIP tickets will be available which include a personal post-show photo opportunity with Rainn Wilson himself.

As if that’s not enough, fans are encouraged to channel their inner Dwight and participate in the ultimate Dwight Schrute lookalike contest. Accolades await the most convincing Dwight doppelganger, so come dressed to impress in your finest mustard-colored shirts, glasses, and perfectly coiffed hair.

Rainn Wilson

Rainn is an Emmy nominated and SAG award-winning actor best known for playing the inimitable “Dwight Schrute” for nine seasons on NBC’s, THE OFFICE. Recent projects include LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY with Brie Larson for Apple TV and the unscripted travel series GEOGRAPHY OF BLISS, which aired on Peacock in May of 2023.

He stars in JERRY AND MARGE GO LARGE, with Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening; UTOPIA for Amazon; Roger Michell’s BLACKBIRD, opposite Kate Winslet; MEG alongside Jason Statham; STAR TREK DISCOVERY; HESHER, opposite Natalie Portman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt; James Gunn’s SUPER, with Kevin Bacon and Elliot Page; COOTIES opposite Elijah Wood; JUNO; GALAXY QUEST; and ALMOST FAMOUS.

He has an MFA from NYU’s Graduate Acting Program at the Tisch School of the Arts and spent 10 years doing theatre in NYC before moving to LA. He was on Broadway in THE TEMPEST with Patrick Stewart, and the Tony nominated LONDON ASSURANCE. Rainn performed the critically acclaimed one-person monologue THOM PAIN (BASED ON NOTHING) at The Geffen; and was the lead role in the political farce, THE DOPPELGANGER, at Steppenwolf Theater.

Rainn founded the digital media company, Soul Pancake (3.5 mil subscribers on YouTube). He is the author of “The Bassoon King” and the NYT Bestselling “SoulPancake: Chew on Life’s Big Questions.” His newest book, NYT Bestselling “Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution” was released April 25, 2023.

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A Live Conversation with Rainn Wilson following a screening of an episode of The Office