Drama department presents "Steel Magnolias"
(Press Release 2-07-03)
Office of Public Information

Theatre Eastern announces their Valentine offering, the ever popular and always hilarious comedy STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Feb. 13, 14, & 17, 2003, in Mitchell Auditorium on the Wilburton campus. Showtime is 7:30 each evening and tickets are $3 at the door.

Shelley Dennis, Clayton sophomore plays M’Lynn; Beth Fields, Wister freshman plays Shelby; Lauren Helmke, Clayton freshman plays Truvy; Ashley Wallis, Buffalo Valley freshman plays Annelle; Bonnie Moore, Wilburton sophomore plays Clairee; and Kedleen Cooper, Tulsa freshman plays Ouiser.

Lighting designer is Daniel Smith, McAlester freshman, while sound design is by Derek Earthman, Clayton sophomore. Set design is by Terry Wilson, Wilburton, while costumes are by Anisa Hernandez, Talihina freshman. Christina Bentley, freshman from Muldrow, is Stage Manager. Directed by Les Brelsford, this touching comedy is the playwright’s tribute to his sister who died in the mid 1980’s. Area beauty salons, Shears, Unique Styles, Norman Morris, and TLC Professional Beauty Salon, provided technical assistance. For more information, call Ruth Askew Brelsford, 918-465-2361 x 216.

Photo caption information:

Actresses at Eastern Oklahoma State College take a field trip to a real beauty shop in preparation for their upcoming production of Steel Magnolias. Seated is Beth Fields from Wister as Shelby. Back row from left: Bonnie Moore from Wilburton as Clairee; Shelley Dennis, M'Lynn, Clayton; Lauren Helmke, Truvy, Clayton and Kedleen Cooper, Tulsa, Quiser.