Auditions
BREAKING NEWS! As we await the completion of construction of our new theatre, we are producing one more show in the Living Room this summer!
Tiny Beautiful Things
Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed
Adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos
Co-conceived by Marshall Heyman (journalist), Thomas Kail (director, Hamilton, In the Heights), and Nia Vardalos (actor, writer, My Big Fat Greek Wedding)
Directed by David C. Johnston
Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when your stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions which have no answers.
AUDITIONS
Saturday, June 14
1-4pm (10 minute timeslots)
Seeking 4 actors:
1 female to play a character in her 40s or 50s
3 adult actors of any gender to play multiple characters of all ages
When you sign up for an audition slot, we’ll email you monologues from the show. Just choose a selection (2-3 minutes) from a monologue to read at auditions.
A note from Director David C. Johnston about this show:
This beautifully written piece offers actors a rare and powerful opportunity to stretch emotionally and artistically. It’s a true ensemble show, where listening is just as powerful as speaking. It thrives on connection between actors. I'm anticipating a deeply rewarding rehearsal process and performance experience as we tap into our vulnerability, compassion, humor, and resilience, and we explore how to live authentically in each moment on stage. I believe the show resonates with what so many people are feeling right now—loss, confusion, hope, and the need for kindness. This piece is a prime example of why we do this work: to move people, and to be moved, to create a shared space for healing and empathy. In short: it’s brave. It’s human. It’s a true gift of a play.
PRODUCTION CALENDAR:
Auditions:
Saturday, June 14
Rehearsals:
Monday, June 23 - Thursday, August 7
Mondays-Fridays, 6-9pm and Saturdays, 1-4pm
Although this is an ensemble piece, all actors will NOT be called to every rehearsal.
Performances:
Friday, August 8, 7:30 pm
Saturday, August 9, 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 10, 3:00 pm
Friday, August 15, 7:30 pm
Saturday, August 16, 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 17, 3:00 pm
Friday, August 22, 7:30 pm
Saturday, August 23, 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 24, 3:00 pm
Auditions, rehearsals, and performances will be held in MAPA’s Living Room, 2050 Main Street, 3rd floor, Wailuku.
“I see little of more importance to the future of our country and of civilization than full recognition of the place of the artist.”