Talent Wanted for "Tiny Beautiful Things" Show

The emotional center of the play. She becomes “Dear Sugar,” an anonymous advice columnist whose wisdom is forged from lived experience rather than expertise. Wry, compassionate, and deeply human, she carries the weight of grief, love, regret, and survival. This actor must balance humor with raw vulnerability and possess a strong storytelling presence. She also plays Sugar at different stages of her life, revealing the personal cost behind her generosity.

Plays a variety of key figures in Sugar’s life and in the letter writers’ stories, including Sugar’s husband and other men shaped by love, loss, and longing. He brings steadiness, warmth, and emotional honesty, often serving as a grounding force. This role requires sensitivity, quiet strength, and the ability to shift seamlessly between characters.

Portrays multiple letter writers and figures from Sugar’s past, including Sugar as a younger woman. She embodies curiosity, vulnerability, impulsiveness, and hope. This actor must move fluidly between humor and heartbreak, capturing the urgency of people searching for connection and meaning.

Plays several letter writers and supporting roles, often representing uncertainty, anger, tenderness, and yearning. He gives voice to people wrestling with identity, relationships, grief, and self-worth. Requires emotional openness, strong listening skills, and the ability to create distinct characters with minimal external changes.