Photos: Robert Montano’s SMALL Opens Off-Broadway

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See photos of Robert Montano, alongside stars like Ayesha Curry and Stephen Curry and more.

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The Penguin Rep Theatre production of SMALL, written by and starring Robert Montano , has officially opened Off-Broadway at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center. The production is directed by Jessi D. Hill . See photos from the red carpet of Robert Montano, alongside stars like Ayesha Curry and Stephen Curry and more!

SMALL, which was nominated for 2024 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding Solo Performance, is written by and starring Robert Montano . It traces his deeply personal journey from childhood dreams of becoming a jockey to ultimately finding his voice and identity dancing on Broadway in such shows as On the Town, Cats, and Kiss of the Spider Woman opposite Chita Rivera .

Out of the gate, Robert Montano dreamed of being a jockey. His size had always felt like a liability, especially as a bullied boy in school, but on the track, being SMALL was his biggest asset. He would endure anything and sacrifice everything just to touch the turf, but quickly discovered the high expectations and impossible standards that come with a life in the saddle.

Photo credit: Bruce Glikas

Director Jessi D. Hill and Robert Montano

Ayesha Curry and Stephen Curry

Dylis Croman and Robert Montano

Zoe Mintz and Adam Duritz

Wayne Cilento

Michael Aronov

Marcus Chait

Chris Tardio and Kathrine Narducci

Marcus Chait and Zoe Chait

Dennis Croman, Dylis Croman and Janie Croman

Daphne Montano, Joe Montano, Diane Montano, Dylis Croman , Janie Croman and Dennis Croman

Robbie Dema

Kathrine Narducci

Steve Cauthen

Ayesha Curry and Stephen Curry

Ayesha Curry and Stephen Curry

Director Jessi D. Hill

Paul Kreppel , Barry Kleinbort and Casey Childs

Steve Byk and Tina Luke Byk

Ayesha Curry, Marcus Chait and Stephen Curry

Adam Duritz and Robert Montano

Hall of Fame Jockeys Steve Cauthen, Johnny Velazquez, Angel Cordero Jr., Robert Montano and Javier Castellano

The Penguin Rep Theatre production of SMALL, written by and starring Robert Montano, opens tonight at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center. See production photos here!

Following its 2023 production at 59e59 Theatres and productions around the country, the Penguin Rep Theatre production of SMALL, written by and starring Robert Montano, will return to New York City for a limited engagement.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Go-Inside-the-Opening-Night-for-SMALL-Off-Broadway-20260529)._