Document Type
Graduate Project
Date of Degree Completion
Summer 2002
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Theatre Production
Committee Chair
Michael Smith
Second Committee Member
Brenda Hubbard
Third Committee Member
Wesley Van Tassel
Abstract
Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling, is a poignant tragicomedy set in the fictional town of Chinquapin, Louisiana from 1983 to 1985. The play's setting is a beauty salon that serves as psychiatrist's office, confessional and home away from home for several women of the town. This play reflects the strong sisterhood needed by women as they struggle through life's tragedies and rejoice during life's triumphs. The play presents characters that learn to grow stronger as they face each new obstacle. They are able to persevere because of the strong community of women to which they belong.
Recommended Citation
Petersdorf, Jana Shea, "Direction of the Play: Steel Magnolias" (2002). Graduate Student Projects. 39.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/thesis_projects/39