Steel Magnolias
Contemporary Theatre of Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Special Note
Set Design:Clare DeVries
Assistants to the Set Designer: Jen Gilson-Gilliam & Joseph Cummings
Assistants to the Set Designer: Jen Gilson-Gilliam & Joseph Cummings
Synopsis
"Steel Magnolias," written by Robert Harling, is a poignant and humorous play set in the 1980s in the small town of Chinquapin, Louisiana. The story unfolds within Truvy's beauty salon, where six Southern women regularly gather to share their lives, laugh, and offer support to one another.
The central character, Shelby Eatenton, is a young woman with diabetes who dreams of having a family despite the risks to her health. Her mother, M'Lynn, is protective and concerned but ultimately supportive of Shelby's decisions. The salon's owner, Truvy, along with her shy assistant Annelle, the wealthy widow Clairee, and the cantankerous yet lovable Ouiser, form a tight-knit group that navigates life's challenges together.
Through a series of touching and comedic moments, the play explores themes of friendship, love, and resilience. The women face various personal trials, including Shelby's health struggles and eventual death, but their bond remains unbroken. "Steel Magnolias" highlights the strength and vulnerability of its characters, celebrating the enduring spirit of its "steel magnolias" who bloom and thrive in the face of adversity.
The central character, Shelby Eatenton, is a young woman with diabetes who dreams of having a family despite the risks to her health. Her mother, M'Lynn, is protective and concerned but ultimately supportive of Shelby's decisions. The salon's owner, Truvy, along with her shy assistant Annelle, the wealthy widow Clairee, and the cantankerous yet lovable Ouiser, form a tight-knit group that navigates life's challenges together.
Through a series of touching and comedic moments, the play explores themes of friendship, love, and resilience. The women face various personal trials, including Shelby's health struggles and eventual death, but their bond remains unbroken. "Steel Magnolias" highlights the strength and vulnerability of its characters, celebrating the enduring spirit of its "steel magnolias" who bloom and thrive in the face of adversity.
