Tiny Beautiful Things

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

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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
  • 7:00 p.m. - Mingling in the Chance lobby over light bites and Happy Hour drinks. Be sure to meet our Community Partners!
  • 8:00 p.m. - Tiny Beautiful Things begins! We can't wait for you to see this performance!
  • 9:45 p.m. - Participate in a post-show conversation with the Cast and our Community Partners.
  • 10:15 p.m. - Don't leave just yet! We have a second round of bites and drinks.
  • 10:45 p.m. - Last call! The event comes to an end.
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:
  • 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

 

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Audience Buzz

    1. 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.

      — Jenny Richenburg
    2. Supporting local theater is important to our family, and we want to share these amazing performances with others.

      — Landon B.
    3. Amazing actors, actresses and sets. So much talent and imagination. I’m amazed how actors/actresses can remember so many lines and motions.

      — Nelida Mendoza
    4. Enjoyed the adaptation from the book. Acting excellent.

      — Anonymous
    5. Subject matter makes me hesitate on full endorsement, excellent acting, set etc! Keep up the high quality

      — Anonymous
    6. Thought provoking! It’s a tear jerker! But I learned something.

      — Marsha Lindsey
    7. Very interesting, moving subject matter and of cotse, the incomparable lead actress. The acting was outstanding.

      — Leslie Brown
    8. The plot was engaging and the actors who portrayed it were impecable!

      — Claire Manson
    9. It was wonderfully written and performed.

      — Anonymous
    10. Inspiring. Hopeful. Heartfelt. Acting is superb.

      — Anonymous
    11. poignant & well acted I’m answering “above expectations”, but actually, my expectations of CHANCE are always high – and they are always fulfilled.

      — Anonymous
    12. 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!!!

      — Liz Corbett
    13. It really does get to the nitty gritty about actual life situations that is worth listening to the advise that Sugar gives.

      — Elan Patton
    14. Acting was brilliant!!! Everything was done beautifully! Aubrey Saverino is literally so amazing! Y’all did amazing on casting!!

      — Anonymous
    15. It was well olayed out

      — Steffie Dee
    16. Superior performance!

      — Carrie McFarlane
    17. I loved it.

      — Anastacia Garo
    18. 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

      — Zula Shedav

Venue Bette Aitken theater arts Center

Bette Aitken theater arts Center
5522 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA  92807
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