Well, here we are into our second week of rehearsals for Steel Magnolias. We’ve had some issues with the flu (Yay, Tamiflu), but we’re all better (knock on countertop) now and charging ahead. It’s been a real joy so far–this cast is so talented and deeply, deeply talented (and a tad disturbed but we’ll leave those stories for the post-run party after a drink or two). Have real-life mother/daughter Mary Jane Harvill and Marin Miller playing onstage mother daughter M’Lynn and Shelby really adds a whole new level of poignancy. And they’re both a hoot!
We had our LookIn on Tuesday the 22nd–that’s where the public is invited in to get a “look in” to our rehearsal process. The directors and designers discuss the play and they get to see a brief scene done in our rehearsal studio (complete with taped out floor plan!). We always have show-themed food (this time including a bleeding armadillo cake). It was a very fun night and everyone seemed to have a blast.
Tickets are selling like mad, so if you haven’t got yours yet get on the ball (or actually the phone). On opening night we’re down to single tickets and obstructed-view seats only. Once we’re open, I’ll be back to let you know how the performances are going!
Oh, and Martha Wilkinson is twittering in character as Truvy. Check it out here.




