'Steel Magnolias'

Bakersfield Community Theatre is proud to announce our next production, and the cap to our 87th Season: Robert Harling’s “Steel Magnolias,” directed by Pat Kerley.

The play is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done.

Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (Jessica Jans), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy (Tami Brunsell) dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser (Laura Ho); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee (Laurie Howlett), who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn (DeAnn Surratt), whose daughter, Shelby (Spencer Surratt), is about to marry a “good ole boy.”

Filled with wit, insight, love, and later, tragedy, you will be captivated and moved.

The underlying strength of the play - and its characters - make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

This production will run March 21, 22, 28, 29 and April 4, 5, 11, 12 at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.), and March 23 and April 6 at 2 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.). Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for children ages 6-12 and seniors. (Children under five are free, however the themes within the show may be difficult for younger patrons.)

This is a show you will not want to miss!

Note: An Opening Night Gala will take place on March 21 beginning at 7:30 p.m. There will be wine and cheese served.

Bakersfield Community Theatre is located at 2400 South Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, 93304, between Wilson Road and Ming Avenue. Parking and entrance are behind the theatre, off of South O Street. Reservations may be made at

661-831-8114.