Audition Notice:

Tiny Beautiful Things 
Date: March 8th, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm 
 

Sides will be provided at time of Audition. No material will need to be memorized. *No Callbacks for this show 
 

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 the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice  columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for  obstacles both large and small. 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. 
 

CONTENT NOTICE: The script contains heavy profanity and crude language. The director will retain the  original writing in the script. Tiny Beautiful Things and all of its characters examine and discuss many  adult situations, including sexual assault, infidelity, drug use, domestic and familial abuse, child loss, toxic  family and ragged relationships, death and grieving, trolling and bullying, and more. Please be advised. 
 

CASTING - TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS will utilize a cast of four to seven actors to play the following  roles: 

• SUGAR – Age is mid to late 30s. Ethnicity is open. She is a writer, a married mom to two  children. On a whim, she takes a job of an anonymous online advice columnist, only to discover  that she needs the Letter Writers as much as they need her. 

• LETTER WRITERS – Age, gender, and ethnicity are open. While the script was written for 3  specific LETTER WRITERS to portray a variety of individuals, the director will look to cast 3-6  individuals while considering all races, genders, ages, and ethnicities to fill these roles. These  individuals must be comfortable portraying male, female, and trans individuals; varying age  ranges, from 8th grade to elderly; individuals from healthy to toxic relationships; and many more. 
   

Director Note:
This show is a Staged Reading. While memorization is not required, it is appreciated. You  will have your script on stage in the form of potential letters and other prop pieces. Please be prepared to  learn your parts well to account for blocking and use of props. 
 

Rehearsals: 
March 15 Read Thru, 21,23,24,28,30, 
April 2,3,4 
(Weekdays 7:00-10:00pm, Saturday Read Thru 10-4, Sunday 2:30-7:30 unless otherwise noted) 
 

Show date: 
April 5th: 7:30pm showtime 
Required strike after performance. 
 

Fine Print: 
All roles are volunteer only. There is no pay. 
Magenta Theater is committed to an authentic, transparent community that celebrates all people. All auditioners are considered for all characters without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender assigned at birth, or the presence of a medical condition or handicap unless otherwise contractually obligated by licensing agreements. 
If you have any questions, please contact board member erin.knittle@magentatheater.com.
 

 

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