Elizabeth Perkins brought something especially grounded to the role of M’Lynn I have not seen in the film or the play before. The play is set inside Truvy’s hair salon and only features the six main characters.Īll the actresses were wonderful. I don’t LOVE play readings as a rule, but Steel Magnolias lends itself very well to this environment. Now the thing with play readings is that you have a group of people sitting onstage just basically… well… reading the play. ![]() It’s directed by Judith Ivy who was in Designing Woman season 7 with Annie Potts. The play stars not only Elizabeth, but Francis Conroy, Annie Potts, and Jennifer Coolidge. ![]() One of the awesome things about hanging with people in this hobby like Liz, is that you can talk about Fanboy stuff but also regular life things, and honestly having that balance is really important. Whoo Hoo! So, after a lovely dinner at Norm’s, Liz and I headed to the theatre. I was fortunate enough to score a couple tickets to the show from a friend of mine which was pretty awesome because I wanted to see it really badly. YES! Celia Hodes! Live in person! And she is performing in one of my favorite plays… Steel Magnolias! Man oh man… I had to go! Thankfully, my friend Liz was coaxed into going with me! (thanks again Liz!) ![]() The Lovely Erica sent me this information and since that day, It’s been highlighting on my calendar! You see, one of my favorite actresses of all time from one of my favorite shows of all time was FINALLY out and about! I could only be talking about Ms. This was a day I have waited weeks for! And I can’t think of a better time to share it than my birthday!
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