DRINK THE JUICE, SHELBY! The Forst Inn is producing the classic "Steel Magnolias", a poignant comedy-drama by Robert Harling! Host Kevin James Sievert cozies up with cast members Megan Schauer, Emilee Carroll, Claran LaViolette and Shannon Paige in VirtualLand to talk about the iconic movie, the girl power of an all female ensemble, and horror stories about bad haircuts!
ABOUT STEEL MAGNOLIAS:
The action 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 and forfeits her life. 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.
Directed by Tyler McElrath
Tickets: $20-$30; Preshow music one hour before curtain and can be purchased here.
Fridays: May 24, 31
Pub opens 6:00; Performance at 7:30
Saturdays: May 25; June 1
Pub opens 3:00; Performance at 4:30
Talk back after the show.
Sundays: May 26; June 2
Pub opens 12:30; Performance at 2:00
Please Note: May 18, 19 & 30 are sold out.
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