tiny beautiful things
In partnership with Honest Pint Theatre Co.
LOCATION: Theatre Raleigh Studio. 3027 Barrow Drive, Raleigh 27616
All shows are sold out.
Intimate seating. Masks Required. 90 minutes, no intermission.
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 David Henderson
Featuring: Susannah Hough, DJ Brinson, Larry Evans, Nat M. Sherwood
April 13,14, 15, 20, 21, and 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 16 and 23 at 3:00 p.m.
Theatre Raleigh Studio. 3027 Barrow Drive, Raleigh 27616
A celebration of the simple beauty of being human, this funny, heartbreaking, deeply touching, and the uplifting play explores resilience based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed and her journey as the beloved anonymous advice columnist for “Dear Sugar.” TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS follows the relationships between “Sugar” and the many real-life readers pouring their hearts into her.
Thousands of people turned to “Sugar” for words of wisdom, compassion, and hope. Sugar looks to her past and draws on her life experiences to bring light, laughter, and humanity to others.
Academy Award nominee Nia Vardalos (MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING) adapts Strayed’s book into an enrapturing and uplifting play that surges with emotion. Strayed used empathy and her experiences to help those seeking guidance for large and small obstacles.
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS is about reaching when you’re stuck, recovering when you’re broken, and finding the courage to ask the questions that are hardest to answer or have no answers to.
Contains strong language and adult content.
Masks required in the lobby and theater.
No concessions will be sold during this show. You are welcome to bring your own bottled water.
Show runs approximately 90 minutes, no intermission.
SHOW SCHEDULE:
Opening Weekend:
THURSDAY, APRIL 13 7:30 pm show SOLD OUT
FRIDAY, April 14 7:30 pm show. Meet the Director and Cast after the show. SOLD OUT
SATURDAY, April 15 7:30 pm show. After-show discussion “Advice To Your Former Self” Licensed Clinical Psychologist Howard Slutzky leads us through Sugar’s anonymous and effective advice, why it works, and how therapists strive to bring authenticity. SOLD OUT
SUNDAY April 16 3:00 pm show SOLD OUT
Final Weekend:
Thursday, April 20, 7:30 pm SOLD OUT
Friday, April 21, 7:30 pm SOLD OUT
SATURDAY, April 22 7:30 pm show SOLD OUT
SUNDAY, April 23 3:00 pm Final sow SOLD OUT
ADDITION TO THE PROGRAM BIOS:
Professor Arthur Reese: Lighting Design and Student Lighting Supervision. Professor Arthur M. Reese received his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Virginia. Reese was the first and to our knowledge, is still the only African American to earn this degree from UVA. He was the coordinator of the Communications, Media Arts and Theatre division at Chicago State University and is now a professor of technical theatre at North Carolina Central University.
Professor Reese is known throughout the United States and abroad for his technical prowess in the theater realm. He has set the mood for the past 22 years as Technical Director for the National Black Theater Festival held every two years in Winston-Salem, NC. He has designed sets and lighting for Maya Angelou, John Amos, Samuel L. Jackson, the Negro Ensemble Co. and over a thousand other productions from Broadway to Off- Broadway, television and film. Reese was also the technical director for the LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts in New York (Fame)
His dance credits include The Alvin Ailey Dance Co., Dance Theater of Harlem as well as the world premier of Eleo Pomare’s, “Horses.” Reese has done technical work for many stars including Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Pattie Labelle, Debbie Allen, Oprah, Billy Eckstine, Nancy Wilson, Queen Latifah, Malcolm Jamal Warner and Denzel Washington, to name a very few. One of the most meaningful highlights in Reese’s career came when he was presented at court to Prince Phillip of England in recognition of his outstanding work with young people. Prof. Reese won the African American Image Makers award for Best Lighting Design for 3 years in a row. Reese thanks God for the opportunity to work.
