The Suffield Players will present the play 'Steel Magnolias' in May. This performance will take place at Mapleton Hall, and audiences are expected to travel from nearby locations such as Enfield.
'Steel Magnolias' was written by American writer Robert Harling and first premiered in 1987 at the Off-Broadway theater, WPA Theater. Harling has admitted that he based the play on his experience with his sister's, Susan Harling-Robinson, death following diabetic complications. He has also said that he wanted the audience to go through exactly what his family experienced.
The story takes place in the fictional Louisiana parish of Chinquapin. It centers around an in-home beauty parlor and the group of women that usually gather there. While the main plot focuses on Shelby and her battles with Type-1 diabetes, the lives of the other women are also involved.
The play has had several productions internationally. These include ones in the UK, Ireland, France, Japan, and more. It has also had several television and film adaptations. These include the 1988 film starring Julia Roberts, a sitcom pilot in 1990, and a 2012 television film.
The performances will take place on May 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, and 21 at 1305 Mapleton Avenue, Suffield, CT. The performances are recommended for ages 13 and up. Theater troupes such as the Suffield Players may be interested in business card printing services to help them stay in contact with possible venues.
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1 Anngina Dr
Enfield, CT 06082
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Mon: 8:30 - 5:00
Tue: 8:30 - 5:00
Wed: 8:30 - 5:00
Thu: 8:30 - 5:00
Fri: 8:30 - 5:00
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed