PHAMALY

synopsis

Truvy’s Beauty Salon is the unofficial hub of Chinquapin, La. It is here that these softhearted “magnolias” with the steely disposition come to chitchat with, counsel, criticize and comfort one another. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town's rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I'm not crazy, I've just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M'Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby, is about to marry a "good ole boy." “Steel Magnolias” is alternately hilarious and touching. The play focuses on the camaraderie of these six Southern women who talk, gossip, needle and harangue each other through the best of times - - and comfort and repair one another through the worst.

Robert Harling was inspired to write his first play after his sister Susan died of complications from diabetes. “Steel Magnolias” premiered off-Broadway at the WPA Theater in 1987, then quickly transferred to the Lucille Lortel Theater and became an instant sensation, running for three years and spawning a hit movie. Harling wrote the hilarious spoof "Soapdish" (1991), which reteamed him with Sally Field, as a soap opera diva whose off-screen life was as outrageous as her onscreen one. He also adapted "The First Wives Club" (1996) and made his directorial debut later that same year with "The Evening Star," based on Larry McMurtry’s novel.

CAST LIST

Annelle / Briana Berthiaume

Truvy / Leslie Rusher

Ouiser / Regan Linton

Miss Clairee / Amber Marsh

M'Lynn / Lucy Roucis

Shelby / Lyndsay Palmer

• January 18th Performance - Sensory Tour, Audio Description, ASL Interpreted, Post Show Talkback - Advance Reservations Required.

• For groups of 10 or more, please contact Gloria Shanstrom at 303-931-7241 or email shanstrom@comcast.net.

• Service charges may apply to single ticket orders.