January 22 – February 15, 2026
In Clay
Inspired by true events, In Clay shines a light on the overlooked brilliance of French ceramic artist Marie-Berthe Cazin. Set in early 20th-century France, this intimate and poetic story unfolds in Marie’s quaint Parisian apartment as she opens crates of her own work—mistakenly credited to her late husband—exploring the tension between legacy and self-expression, tradition and transformation. Each object reveals memories, long-buried ambitions, and an artistic fire she never let die. The timely arrival of her estranged childhood friend and now celebrated artist Henrietta Tirman forces Marie to confront the complicated past. As she challenges a world that denied her rightful place, In Clay invites audiences to rediscover a life shaped by passion, resilience, and a quiet longing to be seen.
Book and Lyrics by Rebecca Simmonds
Music and Lyrics by Jack Miles
Arrangements, Orchestrations, and Additional Music by Matt Herbert
Directed by Abe Reybold
Starring Malia Tippets
In Clay was presented at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals in 2024. www.namt.org
Performances held at the Broadway Rose New Stage,
12850 SW Grant Avenue, Tigard, OR
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Cast
Malia Tippets as Marie-Berthe Cazin
Malia Tippets is excited to be returning to the Broadway Rose stage for this special project. The opportunity to collaborate on such a new work is altogether thrilling, fulfilling, and terrifying. The themes of In Clay speak to the core of what she is learning, right now, in her life as a performer. Art is the process more than the product. Having studied musical theatre and earned her degree from Marymount Manhattan College in New York, Malia toured the nation and has traveled the world as a performer. Her favorite credits include Elphaba in Wicked (Universal Studios Japan), Eva Peron in Evita (National Tour), Daphne in Fly By Night (Broadway Rose), and Veronica Sawyer in Heathers (triangle productions!). Most recently Malia performed as Cynthia/Chaya here at her “theatre home,” the Broadway Rose, in the new work, Triangle. Malia works in arts administration, spending her daytime hours uplifting and supporting the performing arts, and her evenings on the stage as a performer. She asks that you consider inviting a friend who has never experienced live theatre to join you the next time you attend, to share with them the magic that is live performance.
Show Dates
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Thursday, January 22, 7:30 p.m. – Preview performance – Limited availability
Friday, January 23, 7:30 p.m. – Opening night
Saturday, January 24, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 25, 2:00 p.m. – SOLD OUT
Thursday, January 29, 7:30 p.m. – Limited availability
Friday, January 30, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 31, 2:00 p.m. – Post-show talkback – Limited availability
Saturday, January 31, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 1, 2:00 p.m. – Limited availability
Thursday, February 5, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 6, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 7, 2:00 p.m. – Audio Descriptions available
Saturday, February 7, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 8, 2:00 p.m. – Limited availability
Thursday, February 12, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 13, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 14, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 14, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 15, 2:00 p.m. – Limited availability
Content Advisories
In Clay is suitable for most theatre goers. Younger children may find the pacing and themes more difficult to follow.
Presented by special arrangement with The Caroline Underwood Agency.
www.thecarolineunderwoodagency.com
