WHO

ALL ARE WELCOME and ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

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WHEN

To be announced.

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WHERE

To be announced.​

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Please plan to arrive early to fill out audition paperwork and be prepared to read sides from script. Sides will become available on our website for review.

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ABOUT THE SHOW

 

TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS was adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, the Academy Award-nominated writer of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", based on Cheryl Strayed’s (Wild) journey as the beloved anonymous advice columnist for “Dear Sugar.” Over the years, thousands of people turned to Sugar for words of wisdom, compassion, and hope. At first unsure of herself, Sugar finds a way to weave her own life experiences together with the deep yearning and heartrending questions from her readers. A celebration of the simple beauty of being human, this funny and deeply touching show will leave you inspired and moved.

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Please note that this play is based on real letters from real people with real problems. Some of the content may be triggering for some people, however nothing is depicted or reenacted, only discussed from the perspective of healing.

While the overall message and tone of this show is positive, cathartic, supportive and uplifting, it should be noted that TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS contains subject matter intended for mature audiences, inducing: Adult language, Miscarriage, Child abuse, Rape, Death of an adult child, Drug abuse, Misgendering/rejection by parents and Suicide

 

This production is part of the ETC Roadshow Program and will tour throughout Central Oregon.

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CASTING FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES

 

Please note that Sugar is the only consistent character. The three letter writers portray a variety of people. All roles are open to any race/ethnicity.

 

SUGAR (Female, late 30s-50s, any race/ethnicity) character is a writer and mother of 2 children. This role requires comfort in discussing difficult and potentially triggering topics, while simultaneously able to deliver comedic lines. This role must be able to display extreme empathy for a variety of situations. Role includes a large number of monologues. 

 

LETTER WRITER 1 – (Any gender, 30+ age, open race/ethnicity) Letter writer 1 will portray several roles that include a wide variety of age and gender presentations. Traits included in the roles are aggressive, emotionally numb, naïve, and sexually focused. 

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LETTER WRITER 2 – (Any gender, 20+ age, open race/ ethnicity) Letter Writer 2 will portray several roles that include a wide variety of age and gender presentations. This role does discuss sexual assault and miscarriage, and traits included throughout the role are compassionate, caring, confidence, and shy. 

 

LETTER WRITER 3 – (Any gender presentation, 20+ age, open race/ethnicity) Letter Writer 3 will portray several roles that include a wide variety of age and gender presentations. Traits included in this role: vulnerability, immaturity, fearful, and compassionate.