‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ Under the Stars at Heirloom

photo courtesy of Plethos Productions

L to R: David Patino, Amber Gee, Sakura Nakahara, Austine de los Santos

Get ready for some outdoor theatre in Castro Valley starting this Friday. Plethos Productions is presenting the touching drama “Tiny Beautiful Things” from September 9-18 on the meadow stage at Heirloom East Bay in Castro Valley.

The Bestselling author of “Wild”, Cheryl Strayed, went viral for her anonymous advice column known as “Dear Sugar.” Her honesty, sincerity, radical empathy, and wizardry with words captured the hearts of millions. Over the years she compiled the best of the best letters from real-life wisdom-seekers into the book "Tiny Beautiful Things." The book was later re-imagined for the stage by Nia Vardalos, star of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."

This artistic and abstract play takes place entirely in the living room of Strayed. Several people who have written letters to "Dear Sugar" breeze in and out of the room, always portraying people of various ages, genders, backgrounds, and circumstances, asking poignant and relevant questions about life, love, loss, and more.

“It’s a tear-jerker of a show that explores the depths of the human experience including complex topics such as abuse, betrayal, death, and trauma but with uplifting messages of resilience and hope,” says Plethos executive director, Karin Richey.

The show will be presented outdoors, under the stars at Heirloom East Bay September 9-11 and 16-18. All shows are Friday-Sunday at 7 pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from MAD Creationz. Seating is limited and tickets are selling fast at plethos.org.