Dance
and Theatre presents
'Steel Magnolias'
Katie Renn and Gina Capano will play M'lynn and Shelby, respectively, in the upcoming production of "Steel Magnolias."
The Department of Dance and Theatre will present Robert Harling's acclaimed
comedy/drama, "Steel Magnolias" on April 11-14 and 18-20 in
the L. Howard Fox Studio Theatre.
"Steel Magnolias" has enjoyed success both on stage and on the
big screen. It tells the story of six women who congregate regularly at
Truvy's hair salon in Chinquapin, La., and examines the individual idiosyncrasies
and foibles of the "steel magnolias" as they share one-liners,
laughter, crises and tears in between shampoos and manicures.
The student cast includes Gina Capano as Shelby, Alison Neff as Annelle,
Allegra Cohen as Truvy, Adriane Lambert as Clairee, Katie Renn as M'Lynn
and Stephanie Colombino as Ouiser.
Students involved behind the scenes include Marc Schneider, director;
Patrick Rizzotti, set designer; Jill Witte, lighting designer; and Leon
Dobkowski, costume designer.
Faculty members working on the production include Randy Mugleston, sound
designer, and Michael Allen, stage manager, assisted by student Erica
Dobbs.
Performances are 8 p.m. April 11-13 and 18-20, 2 p.m. April 14 and 1 p.m.
April 19. Seating is limited. Tickets are $15 standard; $12 faculty, staff,
alumni and senior citizens; and $8 students. Call the Box Office at 5112.