Garden City High School's production of “Steel Magnolias” had a captivated audience from start to finish. Performances were held Nov. 16-18, in the Garden City High School auditorium.
Set in Truvy Jones’ beauty salon in small-town Louisiana, the play centered around a group of women who laugh, cry, and bicker their way through life’s ups and downs, all while maintaining their perfectly coiffed hair. Abounding with wit and southern charm, this beloved tearjerker boasted a heartwarming message about the power of female friendships. By the end of Act 2, there wasn't a dry eye in the house.
Auditions were held in mid-September, and students in grades 9-12 participated in a rigorous 10 weeks of rehearsal before opening night. The show was an overwhelming success, and the audience showed their enthusiasm with standing ovations each night.
The production team included director Allie Frazzetto, chorus teacher, producer Meghan Ritter, English teacher, production assistant Jennifer Martin, speech language pathologist and assistive technology specialist, and acting coach Angela McLaughlin, English and theater arts teacher.
“Being a true ensemble cast, there is no one specific leading role,” Frazzetto said. “The dialogue and stage time is equally split among the six characters, all playing an essential role in the story. The success of this show is a true testament to the cast's ability to work together. I'm incredibly proud of them for all of their hard work and dedication. It's been an absolute pleasure working with them over the last few months. They are tremendously talented and all around wonderful human beings.”
