Steel Magnolias

                                              Photo by Christine Sayer/Castlemaine Mail

Synopsis

In a backyard beauty shop in Chinquapin, Louisiana, we meet owner Truvy Jones and newly-hired assistant, Annelle Dupuy-Desoto as they await the arrival of three regular Saturday morning clients, Clairee Belcher, Ousier Boudreaux and M'Lynn Eatenton, and it's M'Lynn's daughter Shelby's wedding day. Playwright Robert Harling captures the unique Southern wit, the self-deprecating humour, as hilarious one-liners keep the laughter flowing, amid discussions of favourite recipes, town gossip, beauty tips, and of course, Shelby's wedding preparations, down to the most minute detail. A bitter-sweet note is introduced when Shelby, a diabetic, announces that she desperately wants to have a baby, despite her doctor's advice, and her mother's dismay.

Cast and Crew

CastTruvy - Natalie McRae Annelle - Donna Prince Shelby - Tara Ramsay M'Lynne - Helen Gramberg Clairee - Margaret Healy Ouiser - Gail McGregor 
Radio Announcer - Frank Sartore
CrewDirector - Bette Sartore Stage Manager - Brian Fitches Properties - Maggie Browne Set Construction - Brian Fitches, Frank Sartore, Rob McGregor, David Prince Lights & Sound - Frank Sartore 
Costumes - Maggie Mottram
Scenic Backdrop - Pauline Woodhouse
Music - Galliano Sommavilla
FOH Coordinator- Lynne Kimber
Tickets Katie Fitches