AUDITION NOTICE: Tiny Beautiful Things - Maleny Players

Title: Tiny Beautiful Things

Presented By: Maleny Players

Genre: Drama

Synopsis: Based on the bestselling works of Cheryl Strayed, Tiny Beautiful Things follows “Sugar,” a struggling writer who suddenly takes on an anonymous online advice column. Through raw, heartfelt stories - both imagined and real - the play explores life’s challenges with deep empathy, honesty, humour, and emotional depth. Performances should leave a lasting impact on audiences, touching on the human experience in turbulent times.

Audition Date: February 1st, 2026

Audition Time: 10AM

Audition Location and Address: Maleny Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds, Maleny QLD 4552

Audition Requirements:

• Tell a brief heartfelt story (1–2 minutes), imagined or real.

• There will also be readings from the play.

Audition Registration: Attend in person on the day. Contact the director for more details if needed.

Audition Pack: Sides/readings will be provided at auditions.

Performance Dates: April 17th - 26th, 2026

Performance Location: Maleny Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds, Maleny QLD 4552

Rehearsal Dates: Commencing the week of 16 February; rehearsals will be held 2 evenings per week + 1 weekend session (days/times to be organised with cast).

Rehearsal Location: Maleny Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds, Maleny QLD 4552

Warnings: Contains strong language and adult content.

Performer Age: Adults (roles span 20s–60s; exact ages negotiable)

Creative Team:

• Director - Kathryn Barnes

Production Website: Maleny Players - Tiny Beautiful Things

Other Information: Gender may be fluid in casting; multiple actors may double in roles. The lead role (Sugar) is on stage for most of the play with multiple monologues and emotional range.

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

• Female – Lead (40–60 yrs): Sugar – the central character, struggling writer/mother, carries the action; strong actor with emotional depth and monologues.

• Male – 40–60 yrs: Various characters throughout the play; acting experience required, some monologues.

• Female – 20–40 yrs: Various young adult characters; acting experience and monologues.

• Male – 20–40 yrs: Various young adult characters; acting experience and monologues.

• Additional performers may be cast depending on audition numbers; roles are flexible across gender.