This Fall, Shelby County Arts Council will be diving into the world of theatre with our first ever community theatre show for general audiences: Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. If you would like to support us in this historic new adventure, consider sponsoring one of these colorful, well known characters from this classic show beloved by all. With your sponsorship, you will be supporting and uplifting a community that aims to provide amazing, quality theatre for audiences new and old.
Each Character Sponsorship is $250 and includes recognition in the Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling program as the sponsor of that character for the selected weekend, along with two complimentary tickets to a performance of your choice. Listed below are the characters available to sponsor!
- Truvy Jones – 40ish. The owner of the beauty shop- her hair is as big as her personality!
- Annelle Dupuy-Desoto – 19ish. A young, naive, and eager beauty shop assistant who blossoms into a strong woman.
- Clairee Belcher – 66ish. Widow of former mayor- the Grande dame. A charming woman who is witty and quick with a joke.
- Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie – mid 20s. Prettiest girl in town who strives to live to the fullest despite her health condition.
- M’Lynn Eatenton – 50s. Shelby’s mother. Socially prominent career woman who deeply loves her daughter.
- Ouiser (pronounced “Weezer”) Boudreaux – 66ish. Wealthy curmudgeon. Acerbic but has a deeply loving personality underneath it all.
