West Shore Community College’s Theater Department presents Steel Magnolias, a heartwarming and poignant Southern classic that masterfully blends humor, friendship, and resilience. Performances will be held at Center Stage Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 27-28 and Mar. 1, as well as Mar. 7-8. Matinee performances are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Mar. 2 and 9.
Steel Magnolias is a story that many will remember being popularized by the movie in the late 1980s. This is one of those circumstances where it was a play first, written by Robert Harling. Harling wrote the play as a tribute to his sister, who had type 1 diabetes, and to the women in his town that embraced his family. This story, told by 6 amazing actresses, takes place entirely in Truvy’s Beauty Shop in a small town in Northern Louisiana.
Director of Theatre Michelle Kiessel states, “These women (both the characters and the actors playing them) are funny, genuine, charming, and, above all else, supportive of each other. Their conversations are lively and hysterically funny at times and other times are ladened with grief and heartache. This hopeful story about real, soul-deep connections feels hopeful and optimistic, even when its characters are struggling with the realities of life.”
Directed with care and passion, Steel Magnolias showcases a colorful cast of characters, and a working salon at Center Stage! With its compelling dialogue and deeply resonant themes, Steel Magnolias remains a timeless tribute to the indomitable spirit of women. Don’t miss this moving and memorable production at WSCC’s Center Stage Theater.
For ticket information and additional details, visit westshore.edu/performing-arts