By Robert Harling

July 29, 30, 31, August 6, 7, 13, 14, 15 (2pm matinee), 20, 21, 27, 28

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, the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town's rich curmudgeon, Ouiser; an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M'Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby, is about to marry a "good ole boy."

Cast and Crew

The Cast

Truvy Jones	Candy O’Brien
Annelle Dupuy-Desoto	Tracy Churchill
Clairee Belcher	Brenda Ellis
Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie	Linda Levy Fisk
M’Lynn Eatenton	Junie Hutchinson
Ouiser Boudreaux	Nancy Henry

The Crew

Director	Peter Booth and George Henry
Producer	Elva Heyge
Stage Manager	Elva Kelley
Costumes	Lana Churchill & Cast
Lights	Kelly Westhaver
Photography	Wild Lupin Media
Programs & Posters	Sharon Churchill Roe
Set Design & Construction	Cast and Crew
Publicity	Laura Churchill Duke & Diana Bishop

Who's Who

Candy O'Brien

Candy O’Brien (Truvy) of Grafton is a full-time mom to three, wife, event planner, housekeeper, and chauffeur. She also works full time as a sometimes cooking, dishwashing, serving, ice cream cake maker at Jonny’s in Berwick. She also enjoys painting walls and canvas, guitar playing, directing, acting and gardening. And she finally got some chickens. Thanks to many. You know who you are.

Tracy Churchill

Tracy Churchill (Annelle), the Halls Harbour Avon lady, is thrilled to be back on stage with such an awesome group of ladies. She wishes to thank George for putting up with her yet again. She hopes that her attempts at a southern accent makes her North Carolina sister-in-law proud. Tracy hopes you enjoy the show, especially the 80’s hair.

Brenda Ellis

Brenda Ellis (Clairee) hails from the beautiful town of Hantsport where life is anything but quiet and serene (2 teenagers...say no more) This is Brenda’s 3rd production at CentreStage. She just finished playing the zany Aunt Martha in Getting Sara Married. She is honoured and thrilled to be on stage with such wonderful women. Enjoy the show...it has been an absolute pleasure to portray Clairee and an equal pleasure to be a part of such a wonderful theatre group.

Linda Levy Fisk

Linda Levy Fisk (Shelby) returns to CentreStage after appearing as Zenith in Kitchen Witches. Since then she has appeared with Stage Prophets in the dinner theatre It’s A Cool Life, and as a nun in The Sound of Music. Her favourite role though, was snuggled up in bed with Jason Priestley in the upcoming TV series Call Me Fitz.

Junie Hutchinson

Junie Hutchinson (M'Lynn) lives in Wolfville and is the Artistic Director for Windsor’s Quick As A Wink Theatre. She has been involved in over 25 QAAW productions. She is thrilled to be in her first CentreStage production and, having been born in the South, has dreamed of performing in Steel Magnolias as M’Lynn since she first saw the movie. She thanks Diana Bishop and Michelle Herx for all their help. Kudos to a fantastic cast and production team!

Nancy Henry

Nancy Henry (Ouiser) is excited to be bringing Ouiser Boudreau to the stage. Steel Magnolias is one of her favourite plays and she would like to dedicate Ouiser to her LaHave buddies who know all about friendship among women. What would summer be without a great show at CentreStage? Enjoy!