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Tiny Beautiful Things
Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy / 1w, 3 any gender (adult)
Nia Vardalos, Cheryl Strayed
Critic’s Pick! “Tiny Beautiful Things is about the endangered art of listening to – and really hearing and responding to – other people…it works beautifully as a sustained theatrical exercise in empathy.” – The New York Times
Image: 2016 Public Theater Production (Joan Marcus)
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Cast Size
1w, 3 any gender (adult) -
Duration
75 Minutes -
Subgenre
Adaptation (Literature) -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
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.
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.
History
Tiny Beautiful Things premiered at the Public Theater in New York City in November 2016 under the direction of Thomas Kail.
Cast Attributes
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Performing Groups
- Time Period Contemporary
- Setting The home of "Sugar"
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Duration 75 Minutes
- Cautions
- Strong Language
Media
“Provocative, poignant and rich." – New York Daily News
“Catharsis, that ancient communal ritual of purging and healing…a show that aims to open our eyes to the tiny moments when the world surprises us with care.” – New York Magazine
“Should be a sought-after title for other venues looking for a theatrical hug in turbulent times.” – Variety
“It’s provocative, poignant and rich.” – New York Daily News
“Heart-tugging and emotionally rewarding.” – The Huffington Post
Videos
PUBLIC FORUM: A Conversation with Cheryl Strayed
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Nia Vardalos Believes In Ghosts And Never Has Food Guilt
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
Authors
Nia Vardalos
Nia Vardalos wrote and starred in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay, a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, and an Independent Spirit Award and People’s Choice Award. ...
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