Steel Magnolias 2024
STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling
Directed by Pam Dougherty
February 10, 11, 16, 17, 18
Welcome to Truvy’s Beauty Stop in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle, the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to her regular group of ladies: 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, is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, Steel Magnolias reveals the underlying strength—and love—that make these friends funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.
“Harling has given his women sharp, funny dialogue…The play builds to a conclusion that is deeply moving.” —New York Daily News.
“…a skillfully crafted, lovingly evoked picture of eccentricity in the small-town South…Robert Harling is a new voice in the theatre and the qualities of STEEL MAGNOLIAS suggest he may be an important one.” —Drama-Logue.
“…suffused with humor and tinged with tragedy.” —New York Post.
CAST
Truvy Jones .................................................................................. Connie Terry
Annelle Dupuy-Desoto ............................................................ Allie Griffin
Ouiser Boudreaux ........................................................... Amberly Hadley
Clairee Belcher ............................................................................ Gail Warren
M'Lynn Eatenton ...................................................................... Tiffany Patch
Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie ........ K Maraea Hokulani Brandow
Shelby step-in ............................................................ Stacey Greenawalt
CONNIE TERRY - Truvy Jones
Connie acted throughout high school. She joined the variety show cast at the Bosque Arts Center in 2018 and returned to the stage as PA Carswell in UNDER A COWBOY MOON. She has since performed in HONKY TONK HISSY FIT, FOUR OLD BROADS, LET HIM SLEEP TIL IT’S TIME FOR HIS FUNERAL, A FUNNY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE. Connie is the manger of the Citizens State Bank in Whitney. She and her husband have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. When she’s not on stage she enjoys spending time with her family.
ALLIE GRIFFIN - Annelle Dupuy
Allie is very excited to be a part of STEEL MAGNOLIAS. She loves the theatre and this will be her 7th production to be a part of here at LWA. A few of her favorite past roles include Katrina Van Tassel in SLEEPY HOLLOW and Madame Prescott in CAPTIAN BREE AND HER LADY PIRATES. Allie would like to thank her fellow cast members, the directors, and all those who have worked so hard to make this show possible.
GAIL WARREN - Clairee Belcher
Gail has been with Lake Whitney Arts since 2006. She has performed in ALWAYS PATSY CLINE, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, THE FOREIGNER, NUNSENSE 1 & 2, GODSPELL, THE ODD COUPLE, and many of the Jones Hope Wooten plays. She would like to thank all the dedicated cast members (especially the new cast members) that put their heart & soul into this production. Many thanks to Pam Dougherty for all her guidance & patience! Enjoy the show!
TIFFANY PATCH - M'Lynn Eatenton
Tiffany Patch is new to the LWA stage. She is a CPA with her own practice in Granbury. Tiffany discovered her love of theatre through her daughter, Kendra, and was blessed to be able to share the stage with her many times. Tiffany’s most recent performances were: 12 ANGRY JURORS, THE ODD COUPLE: FEMALE VERSION, and MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at The Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players. Tiffany would like to thank Pam for casting her in her dream role and the cast and crew for this amazing experience!
AMBERLY HADLEY - Ouiser Boudreaux
Amberly has been an active member in Lake Whitney Arts since 2015 with THE RED VELVENT CAKE WAR. Past shows include THE SUGAR BEAN SISTERS, TWO WITCHES NO WAITING, and DELIVER US FROM MAMA. Most recently she appeared as Maxie Wilburn in 2023's FARCE OF NATURE. Amberly is currently on the Lake Whitney Board as Vice-President and supports the volunteer guild. She currently lives in beautiful Lake Whitney and enjoys fishing any chance she can find. Amberly would like to thank everyone involved in LWA.
K. MARAEA HOKULANI BRANDOW - Shelby Eatenton
Hoku is a transplant to the Hill County area from Arizona. Her hobbies include musical performance, writing, and dancing/teaching hula. She is of Navajo and Hawaiian descent, proudly coming from lines of storytellers, medicine men and women, performers and entertainers. STEEL MAGNOLIAS will be her first on-stage performance since high school. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support, as well as the cast and director for their guidance 🙂
STACEY GREENAWALT - Shelby Eatenton (swing)
Stacey has previously portrayed Truvy and Clairee, but had yet to play Shelby. She can now cross the role off her list. She has been active in the DFW theatre community for many years as actor, director, costumer, prop designer, scenic painter, and set designer, and has been nominated for two Column Awards. Favorite roles include Lotty Wilton in ENCHANTED APRIL, Miss Hannigan in ANNIE, Ronnette in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and both Yente and Fruma-Sarah in two different productions of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. When not on stage, Stacey is owner and Chief Egghead at Punk Poultry Media. www.StaceyGreenawalt.com
PAM DOUGHERTY - Director
STEEL MAGNOLIAS marks Pam's third show with LWA. She previously assistant directed THE 39 STEPS in 2022, and directed THE SUGAR BEAN SISTERS in 2023. Pam is also a versatile professional actress. Her most recent film, SUNCOAST (with Woody Harrelson and Laura Linney) premiered on Hulu February 9. Pam also voices characters in anime and gaming; currently she is the voice of Big Mom in ONE PIECE, and Oletta in BORDERLANDS 3. She would like to thank everyone at LWA for their patience and support!