OPEN AUDITIONS: Tiny Beautiful Things

Tiny Beautiful Things

Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos

Director: Leigh Matthews Bock

Open Auditions:

March 16 & 17

Read-Thru for Cast: March 19

Auditioning Actors 18 Years or Older, ONLY

Rehearsal Timeframe: On your own time memorizing March 23 - April 3

In-person rehearsals April 6 – May 20

Evening Performances: (7 PM): May 22, 23, 29, & 30

Matinee Performances: (3 PM): May 24

Content Label: R; discussions of sexual assault, child abuse, and death/suicide.

The Majestic Theatre (a division of the City of Corvallis Parks and Recreation department) is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to creating a safe place for actors of all backgrounds to explore their craft. We are particularly eager to work with artists of color and other artists from marginalized communities. All auditions are free and open to the public. This audition is for an amateur, volunteer production. The Majestic Theatre staff and volunteers do not discriminate on the basis of age, national origin, race, gender, ethnic background, ability, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or any protected class.

Auditions will be held in person for persons 18 years or older at the Majestic Theatre. A headshot may be taken at auditions. These auditions are for a fully memorized production in the Majestic Lab.

SHOW SYNOPSIS

Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed (Wild) and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Tiny Beautiful Things is a play that sheds light on and personifies the unfathomable questions that are at the heart of being human.

Upon accepting the unpaid, anonymous role of an advice columnist, a struggling writer finds herself inundated with thousands of letters seeking guidance. "Dear Sugar" uses empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for life's obstacles. 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.

FROM THE DIRECTOR Leigh Matthews Bock

Auditioning for Tiny Beautiful Things is a chance to tell stories that will resonate with audiences, and it offers actors the opportunity to showcase their talent by diving into a diverse range of characters.

PREPARATION NOTES

Auditions will include theatre games, sides from the script, and a short monologue to take home on Monday evening to perform during Tuesday’s auditions. All materials will be provided to auditioners. Wear comfortable clothes to audition; be ready to move as part of your audition.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Sugar is the only consistent character. The three letter writers portray a variety of people. All roles are open to any race/ethnicity. Non-binary actors are encouraged to audition. All roles include monologues.

SUGAR

Desired Actor Gender: Female Presenting

Character Age: 30s-40s

Character Race: Any

Character Ethnicity: Any

Ability/movement: On stage the entire play. Sit, stand, lean, climb and be comfortable with sitting on a bar stool. Possibly down on the floor at times.Sugar is a writer and mother of 2 children. This role requires comfort in discussing difficult and potentially triggering topics, while simultaneously able to deliver comedic lines. This role must be able to display extreme empathy for a variety of situations. Role includes many monologues.

LETTER WRITER 1

Desired Actor Gender: Male Presenting 

Character Age: 30+

Character Race: Any

Character Ethnicity: Any

Ability/movement: On stage nearly the entire play. Sit, stand, lean, climb and be comfortable with sitting on a bar stool. Possibly down on the floor at times.Letter writer 1 will portray several roles that include a wide variety of age and gender presentations. Traits included in the roles are aggressive, emotionally numb, naïve, and sexually focused.

LETTER WRITER 2

Desired Actor Gender: Female Presenting

Character Age: 20+

Character Race: Any

Character Ethnicity: Any

Ability/movement: On stage nearly the entire play. Sit, stand, lean, climb and be comfortable with sitting on a bar stool. Possibly down on the floor at times.Letter Writer 2 will portray several roles that include a wide variety of age and gender presentations. This role does discuss sexual assault and miscarriage, and traits included throughout the role are compassionate, caring, confidence, and shy.

LETTER WRITER 3

Desired Actor Gender: Any gender presentation, gender fluid/non-binary performers highly encouraged to audition.

Character Age: 20+

Character Race: Any

Character Ethnicity: Any

Ability/movement: On stage nearly the entire play. Sit, stand, lean, climb and be comfortable with sitting on a bar stool. Possibly down on the floor at times.Letter Writer 3 will portray several roles that include a wide variety of age and gender presentations. Traits included in this role: vulnerability, immaturity, fearful, and compassionate.