by Robert Harling
What people are saying:
"I couldn't imagine how they would tell the story from one set only
but they did it to perfection. The timing between the actresses was flawless.
Thanks for putting on such a poignant show. We were still wiping away tears
as we left the theatre."
"I enjoyed the play as much as I enjoyed the movie."
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| The close-knit women at Truvy's Beauty Salon, the unofficial hub of
Chinquapin LA, have lots of time to gossip. Their husbands - - absent, depressed, or dead - - have made sure of that. Consequently, visitors to the salon get more than a wash and cut. Alternately hilarious and touching, the play focuses on the camaraderie of these six Southern women who talk, gab, gossip, chitchat, and needle each other through the best of times - - and cry, caress, comfort and repair one another through the worst. They're soul mates in a rarefied way that assumes a cult of femininity - - sisters come hell and high water. Pushing laughter and pain together, Steel Magnolias pulls tears from even the most cynical eyes. The women at Truvy's beauty parlour are the steel magnolias of the title: Southern belles, flowery on the outside, but strong enough inside to survive any challenge, many of which are presented through the course of the play. |
| Featuring: | As: |
| Lissa Ferreira Dunham | Truvy |
| Rosie Ricca | Annelle |
| Sheila Ellam | Clairee |
| Robyn Hannah | Shelby |
| Daphne Nayar | M'Lynn |
| Sandi Wolfe | Ouiser |
| Angie Higgins | Director |
| Jason Salazar | Assistant Director |
| Jim Narveson | Producer |
Triton Museum Hall Pavilion
Warburton & Don, Santa Clara
October 26, November 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 2007 at 8:00 PM
October 27, November 4 and 11 at 2:30 PM
Champagne opening- $18
Other performances - $15
Senior and student discounts available
For Tickets see our Box Office page