Tiny Beautiful Things
by Deaf Austin Theatre
May. 10 - May. 26
Fridays-Sundays
Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When struggling writer Strayed was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, she used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small.
Review by Cat McCarry, Austin Chronicle, May 23, 2024
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Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers.
Warnings: Please be advised that “Tiny Beautiful Things” has strong language and discusses the themes of depression, drug abuse, sexual assault and physical abuse. The play is recommended for adults.
Tiny Beautiful Things follows the relationships between an anonymous advice columnist named Sugar and the many real-life readers who pour out their hearts to her. Academy Award nominee Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) adapts Strayed’s book into an enrapturing and uplifting play that surges with emotion and was called by Variety “a theatrical hug in turbulent times.”
Tissues recommended. Contains strong language and adult content.
The cast includes Leila Hanaumi (Sugar), known for ASL interpreting Barbie on HBOMAX and DAT’s The Laramie Project, Russell Harvard* (Letter Writer 1), known for Mr. Wrench in FX’s Fargo and the film There Will be Blood, Bethany Borsotti (Letter Writer 2), known for DAT’s Love, Loss & What I Wore and Tyler James Fortson (Letter Writer 3), known for his performance as Benny in Deaf Broadway’s RENT at Lincoln Center.
Directed by Brian Cheslik** (R&H’s Cinderella with ZACH Theatre ‘23 and Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma ‘24), with ASL Consultant Sandra Mae Frank* from NBC’s New Amsterdam. Voice acting provided by Ashlea Hayes, known for her work in DAT’s The Laramie Project and stage managed by John Cartwright II. The dynamic production includes a set designed by Cheyenne Turner, lighting designed by Jacqueline Sindelar, sound by Rodd Simonsen, and projections by Kelsey Moringy.
Funding for Tiny Beautiful Things is provided by the City of Austin Economic Division.
Tiny Beautiful Things
by adapted by Nia Vardalos from the book by Cheryl Strayed
Deaf Austin Theatre
May 10 - May 26, 2024
Tiny Beautiful Things will run from May 10 to 25, 2024, with one online streaming performance on May 26, 2024.
OPENS ON Friday, May 10th
FINAL PERFORMANCE SATURDAY, May 25th
Tickets, starting at $25, can be purchased online:
VIRTUAL LIVE STREAM Sunday, May 26th
VIA STELLAR
Sterling blackbox stage at Sterling Events Center, 6134 E Hwy 290, Austin, 78752 (https://sterlingstageaustin.com/)
Running time: One hour and 20 minutes. There is no intermission.
