Tiny Beautiful Things
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Based on the book by
Cheryl Strayed
Adapted for the stage by
Nia Vardalos
Co-conceived by
Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos
Directed by
Katie Chidester
Awards and Recognition
- OCTG Recommended
- WOW! StageSceneLA
- Based on Best-Selling Book
Reviewer Quotes
“ [Aubrey Saverino] carries the dominating role as Sugar with confidence and winning aplomb. ”
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On the Cripe Stage…
Based on the real-life stories that inspired the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed (writer of the bestselling memoir Wild) that launched the acclaimed Hulu series, Tiny Beautiful Things is a play rich with humor, insight, compassion – and absolute honesty. When “Sugar” agreed to take over an online advice column, she was still putting her life back together. What seemed like a part-time undertaking transformed into an enrapturing, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting journey. You will be forever changed after witnessing this unforgettable collection of true tales about reaching out when you’re stuck, recovering when you’re broken, and finding the courage to ask the questions that are the hardest to answer.
NOTE: Contains strong language, adult content, and other potentially triggering content.
OCTG RECOMMENDED!
“Leading lady Saverino follows her Scenie-winning lead performance in Chance Theater’s Cry It Out with the most radiant of star turns, investing Sugar with so much compassion, wisdom, and depth that the cumulative effect of all three is downright stunning… Longtime Chance favorites Lamer and Richardson and charismatic young newcomer Mistry create one indelible character after another.”StageSceneLA
Executive Producer
Laurie Smits Staude
Associate Producers Susan Bowman & Freddie Greenfield and Linda Maggard
Executive Season Producers
Bette & Wylie Aitken
Associate Season Producer The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar
Community Partners
Show artwork designed by KC Wilkerson, kcwdigital.com.
EMPOWERMENT COMMUNITY NIGHT |
| Friday, April 19, 7-11:00 p.m. |
| Community Partner: Radiant Futures |
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| Are you part of a Community Organization? Contact us at info@chancetheater.com for information on special discounts and fundraising opportunities. |
Tiny Beautiful Things is a moving, emotionally powerful, hopeful piece that we feel privileged to present. And there are also a lot of complex topics discussed, as the letter-writers reveal some of their most profound struggles.
To prevent anyone from experiencing profound anxiety or discomfort by being confronted with triggering subject matter, we’ve listed them below:
To prevent anyone from experiencing profound anxiety or discomfort by being confronted with triggering subject matter, we’ve listed them below:
- Adult language
- Discussion of sexual assault, drug use, suicide, and animal cruelty
- Miscarriage
- Child abuse
- Rape
- Death of an adult child
- Drug abuse
- Misgendering/rejection by parents
- Suicide
IN PERFORMANCES
Jonathon Lamer, Jennifer Richardson, Aubrey Saverino, and Sam Mistry in “Tiny Beautiful Things” at Chance Theater. Playing April 5-28, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos, directed by Katie Chidester. Photo by Francis Gacad.
Jonathon Lamer, Aubrey Saverino, and Sam Mistry in “Tiny Beautiful Things” at Chance Theater. Playing April 5-28, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos, directed by Katie Chidester. Photo by Francis Gacad.
Jonathon Lamer and Aubrey Saverino in “Tiny Beautiful Things” at Chance Theater. Playing April 5-28, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos, directed by Katie Chidester. Photo by Francis Gacad.
Jennifer Richardson and Aubrey Saverino in “Tiny Beautiful Things” at Chance Theater. Playing April 5-28, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos, directed by Katie Chidester. Photo by Francis Gacad.
Sam Mistry and Aubrey Saverino in “Tiny Beautiful Things” at Chance Theater. Playing April 5-28, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos, directed by Katie Chidester. Photo by Francis Gacad.
Jennifer Richardson, Jonathon Lamer, Aubrey Saverino, and Sam Mistry in “Tiny Beautiful Things” at Chance Theater. Playing April 5-28, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos, directed by Katie Chidester. Photo by Francis Gacad.
Jennifer Richardson and Aubrey Saverino in “Tiny Beautiful Things” at Chance Theater. Playing April 5-28, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos, directed by Katie Chidester. Photo by Francis Gacad.
Aubrey Saverino and Jonathon Lamer in “Tiny Beautiful Things” at Chance Theater. Playing April 5-28, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos, directed by Katie Chidester. Photo by Francis Gacad.
Jennifer Richardson, Jonathon Lamer, Aubrey Saverino, and Sam Mistry in “Tiny Beautiful Things” at Chance Theater. Playing April 5-28, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos, directed by Katie Chidester. Photo by Francis Gacad.
Aubrey Saverino and Sam Mistry in “Tiny Beautiful Things” at Chance Theater. Playing April 5-28, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos, directed by Katie Chidester. Photo by Francis Gacad.
Aubrey Saverino and Sam Mistry in “Tiny Beautiful Things” at Chance Theater. Playing April 5-28, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos, directed by Katie Chidester. Photo by Francis Gacad.
IN REHEARSAL
The cast in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Aubrey Saverino and Jonathon Lamer in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Aubrey Saverino and Jennifer Richardson in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Sam Mistry and Aubrey Saverino in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Aubrey Saverino in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Jonathon Lamer in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Jennifer Richardson in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Sam Mistry in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
The cast in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Jonathon Lamer and Aubrey Saverino in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Sam Mistry and Aubrey Saverino in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Jennifer Richardson and Aubrey Saverino in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Aubrey Saverino in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Jonathon Lamer, Aubrey Saverino, and Sam Mistry in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
The cast in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Aubrey Saverino and Sam Mistry in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Aubrey Saverino and Sam Mistry in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Jonathon Lamer and Aubrey Saverino in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Aubrey Saverino, Jennifer Richardson, and Jonathon Lamer in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Sam Mistry in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Sam Mistry, Aubrey Saverino, and Jennifer Richardson in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on the best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Sam Mistry and Aubrey Saverino in rehearsals for “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Based on Cheryl Strayed’s best-selling novel and adapted for the stage by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” will play April 5 – 28, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos; Co-Conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos; Directed by Katie Chidester. Photos by Shinshin Yuder Tsai & Casey Long.
Venue Bette Aitken theater arts Center
Bette Aitken theater arts Center
5522 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92807
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- Upcoming Performances
- Approximate Running Time:
- 1 hour, 20 minutes with no intermissions
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- Join us for Opening Night as a Gold Member.
- Babes in arms and children under 4 are not permitted.
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The performances and the set were excellent. The situations explored were insightful. Although, the person with me found it a little dark. It was much better that the Hulu series based on the same book.
Supporting local theater is important to our family, and we want to share these amazing performances with others.
Amazing actors, actresses and sets. So much talent and imagination. I’m amazed how actors/actresses can remember so many lines and motions.
Enjoyed the adaptation from the book. Acting excellent.
Subject matter makes me hesitate on full endorsement, excellent acting, set etc! Keep up the high quality
Thought provoking! It’s a tear jerker! But I learned something.
Very interesting, moving subject matter and of cotse, the incomparable lead actress. The acting was outstanding.
The plot was engaging and the actors who portrayed it were impecable!
It was wonderfully written and performed.
Inspiring. Hopeful. Heartfelt. Acting is superb.
poignant & well acted I’m answering “above expectations”, but actually, my expectations of CHANCE are always high – and they are always fulfilled.
I would like to have then experience Abigail Burgess performance and her fellow cast members. The way this topic was presented was amazing, tear jerking, loving, blatantly honest. Love Chance!!!
It really does get to the nitty gritty about actual life situations that is worth listening to the advise that Sugar gives.
Acting was brilliant!!! Everything was done beautifully! Aubrey Saverino is literally so amazing! Y’all did amazing on casting!!
It was well olayed out
Superior performance!
I loved it.
Dear Chance theater.
I am really wanna wok in your theater. I am from Mongolia and professional an actress. Do I have a chance to play a small role or supporting role in your play.
best regards Zula
Dear Zula, we hold open auditions for all of our productions. To receive casting announcements delivered directly to your email inbox, sign up for our audition email list at https://chancetheater.com/join-our-lists-2/. Also, be sure to check out the current audition notice at https://www.chancetheater.com/get-involved/auditions-2/. We hope to see you here soon!