The Drama Group will stage “Steel Magnolias,” a comedy about friends who meet each Saturday at the beauty salon, during mid-February.
This play is set in Chinaquapin, Louisiana, and focuses on discussions of the ladies in town who come for standing appointments with salon owner Truvvy Jones and her assistant, Annelle, every week. There is the wealthy widow and former first lady of the town, a serious curmudgeon, a compassionate career woman and her daughter who is the prettiest girl in town. Their weekly ritual gives each one comfort and friendship, as well as generous ribbing.
This production has an all-female cast and crew. Betty Wigell of Homewood plays Truvvy and Laila London of Flossmoor plays Annelle. The production of “Steel Magnolias” is directed by Suzanne Ashlock of Homewood. Annette Sullivan of Homewood is construction lead; Stacy Norris is handling sound design; Rhonda Turner of Homewood is stage manager and Meghan Hoyt of Flossmoor is handling social media.
“Steel Magnolias” will be staged at The Drama Group, 330 W. 202nd St. in Chicago Heights. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Feb. 17 and 18, and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23, 24 and 25. Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. on Feb. 19 and 26. Tickets are $23 and can be purchased at BookTix at dg.booktix.com. Or for information, contact the Drama Group box office at 708-755-3444.
The Drama Group is supported with the grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.
A display by Franciscan Health will be in the lobby sharing information on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Brochures will be available.