‘Steel Magnolias’ to blossom at the Rivoli

SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop will present “Steel Magnolias” at the Rivoli Theatre, Route 42 in South Fallsburg for six performances in September.

Onstage, the ladies of Chinquapin Parrish, Louisiana, will gather, gossip, trade recipes and help each other through the joys and sorrows of their lives at Truvy’s — where “anyone who’s anybody gets their hair done.” The strong ensemble cast features Cass Collins of Narrowsburg, Annie Hat of Hortonville, Cookie House of Ellenville, Ashley Nygard of Woodbourne, Rebecca Robbins of New Paltz and Katie Taylor of Kerhonkson, under the capable direction of Lori Schneider-Wendt of Hurleyville. Jim Schmidt of Hurleyville is stage manager.

“Steel Magnolias” got its start as an off-Broadway play in 1987, which was adapted for film in 1989 and finally made its way to its official Broadway debut with a revival in 2004. The stage play, written by Robert Harling after his sister’s death, is still popular, and has frequent productions staged throughout the United States.

The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop is the longest-standing community theatre group in the region, founded in 1950.

The Nartoff-Wells Auditorium of the Rivoli Theatre is fully air-conditioned (and heated), and handicapped accessible. Parking is available in an adjacent, lighted lot. Performances of “Steel Magnolias” are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, September 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, September 10 and 17 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens and students 16 and under. Group rates are available. No reservations are necessary; tickets will be available at the box office one half hour prior to each performance.

For additional information call 845/434-7232.