The Empty Space’s mission is to provide professional quality live theatre to the community of Bakersfield and to create an opportunity for local actors, directors and technicians to work in a creative environment that allows them to express themselves and their artistic ideas while encouraging them to continue to study and improve their craft.
Description
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Written by Robert Harling
Directed by Ron Warren
Playing November 7, 8, 15, 16, 22, 23 at 8:00PM
& November 17 & 24 at 2:00PM
ABOUT THE PLAY
Set in the small town of Chinquapin, Louisiana, Steel Magnolias follows a group of six strong-willed women who gather in Truvy’s beauty salon to share laughter, tears, and life’s ups and downs. From weddings to funerals and everything in between, these women navigate the joys and challenges of life with wit, wisdom, and a whole lot of Southern charm. With its timeless themes of love, loss, and resilience, Steel Magnolias is a must-see, heartfelt, and hilarious play that explores the strength of female friendships and the power of community and is sure to leave audiences both laughing and crying.
STARRING:
Jan Hefner, Marina Gradowitz, Tessa Ogles, Ellie Sivesind, Charlotte Smith, and Vickie Stricklind
Date & Time
Nov 7 - 24, 2024