The Monson Arts Council is proud to announce our first production in many years! The play was originally produced by the W.P.A. Theatre, New York City, 1987.
Steel Magnolias is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. 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 (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.
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CAST
| Role | Actor |
|---|---|
| Truvy Jones | Cat Jordan |
| Anelle Dupuy-Desoto | Nichole Richter |
| Clairee Belcher | Janet Crosier |
| Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie | Alexandria Escribano |
| M’Lynn Eatenton | Aileen Merino Terzi |
| Ouiser Boudreaux | Jess Miller |
Directed by Raymond J. Possick
Produced by Deb Grimaldi
Stage Manager: Amy M. Lake
For groups of 10 or more people, please contact us directly at boxoffice@monsonartscouncil.org for a discount rate!
General Admission tickets will be discounted until October 15th for our Opening Production on Thursday, October 27th
Please Note, by purchasing a ticket for this event, you agree to adhere to the MAC COVID-19 Policy:
Masks that cover the mouth and nose are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, but will not be required at performance.
If you are feeling ill or have any symptoms that may be related to COVID, please do not attend your scheduled performance. If notified in advance, a full ticket refund will be provided. Notification can be sent to boxoffice@monsonartscouncil.org
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We respect that some may not be comfortable with these restrictions, but ask that you respect our policy.
Please Note, by purchasing a ticket for this event, you agree to adhere to the General Policy:
Food and beverages are not allowed in Memorial Hall before, during, or after performances.
Recording performances is strictly prohibited.
