Director’s Note
Set in a Louisiana beauty shop, Steel Magnolias is the story of six wonderful women who share a fierce loyalty to one another through haircuts and hardships. It was first a play by Robert Harling, who wrote this as a remembrance of his sister who died of complications from diabetes. The show is a strong representation of how we begin relationships in our own lives, letting people see only a small portion. It’s when that friendship deepens that most people feel comfortable enough to let others see their pain. Steel Magnolias walks us through an evolution of friendship and trust.
Rachel Jantzi, director
