The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in Lumberton will feature “Steel Magnolias” April 15-17.
The show will begin at 7 p.m. April 15 and 16 and at 3 p.m. on April 17.
Resident artist Kendrix Singletary directs the theater’s return to dramatic community theater productions. Steel Magnolias is a comedy–drama play about the bond among a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana. Written by Robert Harling, and based on his experience with his sister’s death, the title suggests the “female characters are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel.” The magnolia specifically references a magnolia tree they are arguing about at the beginning. A first play which met with immediate critical and popular acceptance in its premier production by New York’s WPA Theatre. Concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, the play is alternately hilarious and touching—and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters.
Tickets $23 or $17 each with the advance purchase of 10 or more. Students $10. Perfect for churches and other organizations – or just a group of friends! Senior Price: SRMC PrivilegesPlus members $17. An opening night “Blush and Bashful” reception will be held following the performance featuring light hors d’oeuvres and wine donated by Lu Mil Vineyards. Tickets for the reception are $15 and sold separately.
The cast for Steel Magnolias is comprised of some of the best actresses in the region, including (with their towns):
Sharon Moyer (Fayetteville NC) as M’Lynn
Sasha Carroll (Dublin NC) as Shelby
Rhonda Mitchell (Lakeview SC) as Truvy
Stephanie Parnell (Red Springs NC) as Annelle
Shirley Pait (Parkton NC) as Ouiser
Marla Bullock (Lumberton NC) as Clairee
For more information visit www.carolinaciviccenter.com.
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