Steel Magnolias
Truvy’s salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana is the go-to place for a beauty fix with a hearty side of gossip. Along with her overeager assistant Annelle, Truvy pampers her small-town clients with hairdos, manicures, and all kinds of unsolicited advice. As Shelby comes back to town at pivotal moments in her life, her mother M’Lynn is tasked with navigating the delicate balance of supporting her headstrong daughter while keeping the peace with her neighbors Clairee and Ouiser. Through witty banter and wisecracks, this eclectic group of women lean on their close bond of friendship through the highs and lows as the reality of their lives unfolds.
Photography courtesy of Kati Hoehl
Steel Magnolias starred Rachel Lexvold (Truvy), Lauren Rosemurgy (Annelle), Joleen Meyer (Clairee), Renee Leeson (Shelby), Jane Thelen (M’Lynn), and Denise Meyer (Ouiser). The production team included Ethan Nienaber (director), Kati Hoehl (assistant director), Dan Brabec (stage manager), Cassi Betker (costume designer), Rachel Peterson (props designer), Tim Anderson (set designer), Cathan Nyles (lighting and sound designer), and Sara Brabec (producer).