Tiny Beautiful Things at Lake Country Playhouse

Tiny Beautiful Things
Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos
Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed

When life doesn’t come with answers, we turn to someone who might help us find the right questions. Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed, Tiny Beautiful Things brings to life the raw, heart-wrenching, and unexpectedly funny letters sent to “Sugar,” an anonymous advice columnist with a wounded past and fierce compassion. As Sugar responds with honesty, warmth, and vulnerability, her own story emerges—and with it, a reminder that healing is a shared journey. Poetic, powerful, and deeply human, Tiny Beautiful Things is a celebration of empathy, resilience, and the beautiful mess of being alive.

Staged Reading
Rating: PG-13
Audience advisory: Tiny Beautiful Things contains mature content and themes that may be triggering or emotionally intense for some audience members. These subjects are explored with great compassion and empathy, but viewer discretion is advised. Specific content includes: Frequent use of strong and explicit language. References to sexual experiences and trauma. Themes of grief and loss, including the death of loved ones and children. Stories involving sexual abuse, domestic violence, and addiction. Discussions around mental health, including depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.

Runtime: 90 minutes. 15 minute intermission.
Admission: $10.00 + fees

Performances:
Friday, August 22, 2025, 7:30pm
Sunday, August 24, 2025, 2:00pm

Cast:

SUGAR: Julie Ferris-Tillman

THE LETTER WRITERS
Rebecca Ruiz
Adam Petchel
Lori Albers
Becca Richards
Mack Bates
Goo

Production Team:
Directed by Sandra Renick
Producer: Kit Seidel

TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service. www.dramatists.com

Authors

• Cheryl Strayed
• Nia Vardalos