Steel Magnolias
by Robert Harling
Directed by: Debbie Anderson
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.
November 9, 10 & 11 – 7pm & November 12 – 2 pm
Location: Festus VFW – 900 VFW Dr. Festus, MO 63028
Winter Kick-Off Meeting
Come find out how you can be involved this season with Spotlight at our public meeting! Meeting takes place in the basement of the First Christian Church and ALL NEW FACES WELCOME!
December 1: 7pm-8pm
First Christian Church
415 N. Mill St. Festus, MO 63028
Holiday Talent Showcase
Join us for a magical holiday evening and experience talent from all ages! Every performance, whether vocal, acting, dance, or other will be holiday themed and sure to put a smile on your face!
There will be TWO nights of performances.
December 8 @ 7pm
Location: First United Methodist Church – 113 Grand Ave, Festus, MO 63028
December 9 @ 7pm
Location: Festus VFW Post3777 – 900 VFW Dr. Festus, MO 63028
Tickets on sale soon!