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Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed adapated for the stage by Nia Vardalos at Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company BETC

May 22, 2019

Tiny Beautiful Things

directed by Rebecca Remaly

“A show of deep feeling and satisfying simplicity.” – Los Angeles Times

This beautiful, heart-wrenching play details the period when Strayed worked as the popular online advice columnist Sugar. Drawing from her personal experiences, Strayed wrote the “Dear Sugar” column to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small. Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers.

Note: This play contains mature content. At BETC, we recognize that not everyone likes to be surprised, and we acknowledge that some may be negatively triggered by certain conversations, themes, or actions. Therefore, we are providing comprehensive synopses of each play. Please note, these synopses contain spoilers! Read the synopses.

September 12 – October 12, 2019 | CALENDAR
Grace Gamm Theater, Dairy Arts Center

BOX OFFICE: 303-444-7328

Tiny Beautiful Things runs 85 minutes and is presented without intermission.

Special Events
Saturday, September 21st @ 2:00pm – In partnership with the Theatre Development Fund (TDF), BETC is offering open captioning for this matinee performance. MORE INFO

Sponsors

Season Benefactors: Noel & Terry Hefty, Peak Asset Management
Season Benefactor: Karolynn Lestrud
Sustaining Sponsor: Cheri Belz, Architect & Realtor
Sustaining Sponsor: Fresh Ideas Group
Season Partners: Paul Repetto & Janet Pyle
Show Sponsor: The Millstone Evans Group of Raymond James
Artist Sponsor for Diana Dresser: Ronny & Rena Wells
Artist Sponsor for Rodney Lizcano: Ellen & Dale LaGow
Artist Sponsor for Tina Anderson: Joan Scott
Artist Sponsor for Kate Bashore: Betsy & Albert Hand
Artist Sponsor for Josh Hartwell: Isabelle Clark

Production Team

Director: Rebecca Remaly
Stage Manager: Leah Harmon
Dramaturg: Heather Beasley
Set Designer: Tina Anderson
Costume Designer: Sasha Georges
Lighting Designer: Kate Bashore
Sound Designer: Ashley Campbell
Properties Master: Melissa Michelson

Cast

Sugar: Diana Dresser
Letter Writer #1: Rodney Lizcano
Letter Writer #2: Simone St. John
Letter Writer #3: Josh Hartwell

Current Season Sponsors

  • Colorado Creative Industries
  • Cheri Belz, Architect & Realtor
  • Hazel's Beverage World
  • Noel and Terry Hefty
  • Peak Asset Management
  • SCFD
  • The Schubert Foundation Inc.
  • Karolynn Lestrud
  • CU Boulder Office for Outreach and Engagement
  • Artboard 12

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Upcoming Events

BETC Theatre Truck: Summer 2022: June 9-Aug. 7, venues across Colorado  More

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BETC Writers Group: Summer 2022 Readings More

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Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado (BETC):
Formerly Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company


Named 2019 and 2017 Best Theatre for Adults (Denver Westword)

"Now in its 13th season, BETC has, in my experience, never put on a bad show. That’s not just incredible, it’s damn near impossible." (Boulder Weekly)

"Just put the dates for the rest of this season’s BETC shows on your calendar in advance so you won’t miss any of them. Do it!!" (Boulder Magazine)

"This is an excellent cast, working together as a sincere and talented ensemble, in a marvelous production...Now go get a ticket." (Theatre Colorado)
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