THE ART CENTRE THEATRE
(formerly Teatro Delle Muse),
proudly announces their production of:
One’s personal tragedies should not affect their hair!
ACT is proud to present two versions of this classy classic play:
Adult Cast and Teen Cast
Get ready for the laughter and tears that only Truvy’s Beauty Salon can deliver in the bittersweet Steel Magnolias. Watch as six women gossip, share secrets, and dissolve class lines, always finding the hilarity in the lives of their small Louisiana town.
TEEN CAST Performances:
Friday, January 21 … 6 PM
Saturday, January 22 … 12pm and 5pm
Sunday, January 23 … 3pm
Wednesday, January 26 … 8:30pm (Half Price Tickets)
Thursday, January 27 … 8:30pm (Half Price Tickets)
Friday, January 28 … 8:30pm
Saturday, January 29 … 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, January 30 … 3:30pm
ADULT CAST Performances:
Friday, January 21 … 8:30pm
Saturday, January 22 … 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, January 23 … 1pm and 6pm
Thursday, January 27 … 6pm (Half Price Tickets)
Friday, January 28 … 6pm
Saturday, January 29 … 12pm and 5pm
Revolving around Truvy’s Beauty Parlor in a small parish in modern-day Louisiana, STEEL MAGNOLIAS is the story of a close-knit circle of friends whose lives come together there. M’Lynn and Shelby (mother and daughter) depart for Truvy’s to get their hair done for the wedding. “Just the sweetest thing,” Annelle Depuy Desoto (who may or may not be married because her marriage may not be legal) is introduced to Truvy’s customers as her new “glamour technician.” While in the chairs, the sour-tempered Ouiser Boudreaux shows up and entertains the assemblage with her barbs. It seems that the only one of the group who truly understands Ouiser is Clairee who is recently widowed and looking for a diversion. As she says, later , “If you can’t find anything good to say about anybody, come sit by me.” Filled with humor and heartbreak, these “Steel Magnolias” make us laugh and cry as the realities of their lives in tiny Chiquapin Parish unfolds.
“The part of Ouiser has been a hard part for me because she is so dynamic she has so many levels. At first I thought I knew this character – but as time has gone on – I have found her complexities most challenging. - Catherine Cable-Barber (Ouiser) 15 years Shepton High School.
“W e struggled whether this show should fall to our teen program or our adult season, in the end – we decided to do both. This story speaks to so many generations and has merit as a youth show and as an adult classic – we are so pleased to give this gift to our patrons!” Jamey Jamison – President Art Centre Theatre
“As a board member, I was excited to see the show as an offering for our students. As an actress I was thrilled and honored to be asked to participate in this show. I will do my best to completely fill the … role … made famous by Dolly Parton. It is a good excuse to have some elective surgery. BOARD MEMBER & Facebook Manager Suzan Dees Art Centre Theatre
“Anelle has opened new doors for me both as an actress and a person. I am more confident than I was before and feel this is the beginning of a new chapter in my life. Catherine Durkin (Anelle) 17 years Allen High School
Steele Magnolias will open will open Friday January 21, 2011 and perform through Saturday January 30, 2010. Performances will be Thursday, Fridays and Saturday nights and Saturday and Sunday afternoons, please check the web site for details – no late admissions are allowed. Ticket prices are $12 online or $15 at the door. Advanced For tickets, please visit our web site, www.ArtCentreTheatre.com. Online ticketing is available with NO service fees and allows patrons to select preferred seating. For Press Comps please contact Chris Need at capys@aol.com. For interviews with the director or cast members or to take pictures please contact the theatre at 214-505-9378.
