Steel Magnolias to hit stage at Coastal Alabama Feb.13

Brewton Council of the Arts and Brewton Town and Gown Players are co-producing 'Steel Magnolias' for four performances Feb. 13-16 at the Woodfin-Patterson Auditorium on the Brewton campus of Coastal Alabama Community College.

This play, made popular by the 1989 film starring Sally Field and Julia Roberts, is a heartfelt story that reminds us of the importance of friendship. The production, under the direction of Stephen Billy, features six actors and contains all of the iconic moments from the film that we all remember so well.

"This play has been on a my radar to direct for a long time," Billy said. "I've always been drawn to the story because of the clever writing and relatable, southern characters."

The play is set in Chinquapin Parish, a small Louisiana town filled with many notable characters. Specifically, audience members will be introduced to six dear friends that gather together at a local beauty salon, Truvy's, and make countless lifelong memories. These memories serve as a reminder of how important friendships, both new and old, can be, especially during life's challenging moments.

"Audience members will fall in love with each of the characters and laugh until they cry at the witty banter," Billy said. "Even if you have seen the film, the character dynamics and southern humor are timeless and just as funny the second, third, or twentieth time. The level of loyalty that these characters show is tremendous and very powerful."

Performances for 'Steel Magnolias' are Thursday, Feb. 13, Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m.

Advanced tickets are available online at brewtoncouncilofthearts.com. Tickets will also be available one hour before each performance at the door. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for students ages 3-18.

Special note: This production is geared toward an adult audience, and in keeping with the script includes some mild language that may not be suitable for younger audiences. Parental discretion is advised.