THEATRE + COMEDY

“The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.” Unity Theatre presents Steel Magnolias, a comedy by Robert Harling.  Director: Kate Revnell-Smith. Running October 6 - 23, 2011.

We are 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."

This treasure is filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions. Alternately hilarious and touching it is, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength not just of these women but of the bonds of friendship.

Cast:
Terri Carter
Sally Edmundson
Jen Lucy Estrada
Bethany McCade
Celeste Roberts
Lisa Thomas-Morrison

First Produced by Unity Theatre Fall 2001.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

CHAT WITH THE CAST
Preview Thursday, October 6
After the show, stay for a brief, intimate visit with the cast.
Offer your feedback and learn about the joys and challenges of creating the characters.

SOCIAL SUNDAY
Sunday, October 9
Don’t like to come to the theatre alone? Be part of Social Sunday. The Players Club invites you to share the experience with other individual theatre-goers. Meet and make friends in the Atrium Lounge prior to the performance, and attend the play as part of a group. Simply inform the box office when you make your reservation of your desire to join us.

MEET THE DIRECTOR
Saturday, October 15
Get a pre-show briefing from the director’s perspective and learn what goes on behind the scenes.