Auditions for “Tiny Beautiful Things”

HLT STUDIO presents
Tiny Beautiful Things
A dramatic comedy by Sheryl Strayed
Adapted by Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding)
Directed by Beate Wiebel
Season: August 4-7, 2021

AUDITION NOTICE
Where: Howick Little Theatre, 1 Sir Lloyd Elsmore Drive, Pakuranga
When: Saturday 29 May 2021, 10am and 1pm – please book a time slot with the director
The script: available by contacting the director - 027 2739 858
Rehearsal dates: Tuesday, Thursday, Sundays (starting 13 June 2021 – times tbc)

SYNOPSIS:
This is a play about reaching out when you are stuck, healing when you are broken and finding courage to take on the questions that have no answers. When Strayed, then a struggling writer, was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, she used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small. Each character brings their own joy, happiness, sorrow and sadness requiring an answer. Please note: ADULT CONTENT

CHARACTERS:
Character Breakdown: All roles are open to all ethnicities & gender identities. Ages and genders specified are a general guide only.
No specific accent required. Important that actors will be able to transform into their respective character and adapt their moves and articulation accordingly.

Four actors are required:
Sugar female 35-49
The character is a writer; married mother of two children; a versatile character: confident and flailing, positive and sad, strong and deeply confused. Actor should be able to transform different moods.

Letter Writer # 1- male 40-70
Plays many characters, including women, who can be practical, aggressive, innocent, happy, and sad. Actor should have the ability to transform — via the soul, not via caricature.

Letter Writer # 2 – female – 20-40
Plays many characters, including men, who can be shy, confident, lost, nerdy, and sensitive. Actor should have the ability to transform — via the soul, not via caricature.

Letter Writer #3 – male – 30-40
Plays many characters, including women, who can be practical, aggressive, innocent, happy and sad. Actor should have the ability to transform — via the soul, not via caricature.