'Steel Magnolias' at ArtBar May 21-23

Staff Reports

TOAD presents "Steel Magnolias," 7 p.m. May 21 and 22, and 2 p.m. May 23, at the Carson Valley Arts Council ArtBar in Minden.

Revolving around Truvy's Beauty Parlor in a modern-day Louisiana, "Steel Magnolias" is the story of a close-knit circle of friends whose lives come together there. The title refers to those seemingly frail Southern belles who survive any and all deprivations through whims of iron.

Unlike the movie, Robert Harling's original stage play was set exclusively in a Louisiana beauty parlor where an all-female cast of characters laughed, cried and compared menfolk. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength - and love - which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

Directed by Rich Garrett, this production features young adults from the Carson Valley area, starring Justine Cawthorne as Shelby, Emily Tuggle as M'Lynn, Brynn Garrett as Truvy, Victoria Martin as Annelle, Ashley Barrett as Ouiser, and Brittney Kinsey as Clairee. 

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students/seniors. Purchase tickets by calling (775) 219-3577 or by e-mailing toadinc@gmail.com 

Tickets may be purchased at the door, however, seating is limited so purchasing early is advised. The Carson Valley Art Council's ArtBar is at 1572 Highway 395 in Minden.