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Hannah Greene’s portrayal of Sugar captivated audiences, with DeJong highlighting her ability to be “simultaneously humorous and powerfully emotional,” even when addressing difficult topics. Greene carried the 75-minute production with no intermission, drawing audiences into Sugar’s deeply personal journey. Reflecting on her experience, Greene shared, “People will walk away feeling feelings, and that’s good. You want people to do that and to be thinking about their own lives and connecting to experiences on the stage.”

The role challenged Greene with its deeply emotional content and extensive monologues. “There’s a lot of very large monologues in this show, especially for Sugar, and a lot of them are very emotionally driven,” she said. Her commitment to bringing Sugar’s humanity to life contributed to the show’s resonance with audiences.

The supporting cast included David Valentine, Fatima Conde, and Clark Milstead as the letter writers who brought Sugar’s advice columns to life. Valentine’s “perfect deadpan” delivery added depth to the dialogue, while Conde, making her UAF stage debut, brought earnest vulnerability to her role. In an interview with CBS, she reflected on the experience, saying, “Originally, I am a dancer so I am used to being on stage. This is my first time really doing a play and really involved with the theatre scene instead of being behind the scenes. I'm actually on stage this time." She also expressed her gratitude to the cast and crew, highlighting how their support made the experience both enjoyable and fulfilling.

The production’s technical elements further enriched the intimate atmosphere. Set designer Kade Mendelowitz created a nostalgic late-1990s apartment, while the small Salisbury Lab Theatre offered an up-close connection with the cast. “Tiny Beautiful Things features only four actors, but that’s really all you need for a story like this that focuses on the quality of dialogue above anything else,” DeJong observed.

For many involved, the production was deeply personal. Director Rachel Blackwell, who has long been a part of the Fairbanks theatre community, shared her hopes for the production in the playbill: “I hope that audiences will walk away feeling more connected to the human experience and the world around them. People need to know they are not alone in this world and not alone in their struggles. This play will remind you of your humanity and the importance of connecting with others.” Her vision of fostering connection and healing resonated throughout the production.