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| | Steel Magnolias
The action is set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to 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 (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a "good ole boy." Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. 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.
Written by Robert Harling and produced by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, New York.
Performance Dates: January 18 - February 3, 2019 | Buy tickets | |
| | The Assassin's New Friend
Brian Hollander, an investigative journalist working late night at his country home invites in a visitor who offers him the story of a lifetime, all the details of murder that hasn’t happened yet. Brian is torn between informing the police, or having the story opportunity of a lifetime. He decides against the police and interviews the future murderer. During the interview Brian becomes sympathetic to the plight of the murderer not realizing he is being drawn further into the plot. Against his better judgement he invites the unwitting victim over for an interview. This ends in a violent encounter tail spinning Brian’s live into chaos, as he transforms from objective reporter to an accomplice to murder.
Written by John Kaasik and produced by arrangement with John Kaasik.
Performance Dates: March 15 - 31, 2019 | Buy tickets | |
| | Reality Stars: Greek Gods Edition
LWLT Teen Production
What happens when you mix the Greek gods with reality television? In this hilarious romp, the great Greek myths are explored within a reality show framework. Thirteen gods are put under one roof, but only one can survive to sit atop Mount Olympus. “Reality Stars: Greek Gods Edition” is an inventive retelling of Greek mythology where tempers flare, lovers quarrel, and rivalries ignite. With an added modern spin, even as far as letting the audience text in their votes, it’s must-see TV – er, theatre!
Written by Jonathan Yukich and produced by arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Company, Venice FL.
Performance Dates: June 14 - 23, 2019 | Buy tickets | |