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Steel Magnolias (March 2020)
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Steel Magnolias
March 6–15, 2020
Steel Magnolias Audition Announcement
Steel Magnolias Official Poster
Detra Tutton as Clairee
Detra was bitten by the theater bug as a freshman at Bridgewater College, too many years ago, and has enjoyed the last two years on stage at Trackside. She adores her three daughters and spends her weekdays teaching English at their school, FRCS, grateful for the unending support of her family and friends.
Kelly Ann Zitzer as Truvy
Kelly caught the acting bug at Trackside Theater in 2012 and has performed in many local productions since. When not performing onstage, Kelly enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Lisa Aleshire as M'lynn
Lisa has been acting and directing for many years. This show has a special place in her heart, and she would like to dedicate her performance to her momma, the strongest woman she knows.
Nia Rivere as Annelle
Nia has been an avid actress on the Trackside stage since 2013, and they haven't been able to get rid of her yet. She is very excited to play a role unlike any of her previous ones before, and she hopes to provide something to Anelle that has never been seen before.
Rachel Aleshire as Shelby
Rachel is a senior at Bridgewater College and will be graduating soon with her Bachelor's degree in Communications Technology and Culture. Rachel has been involved with theater since she was nine years old and hopes to continue to be involved even after she graduates.
Tina Switzer as Ouiser
Tina has lived in Luray for over 20 years and has been on or behind the Trackside stage since 2012, often with her family (3 daughters and hubby). She is currently on the nursing faculty at JMU School of Nursing and is the co-owner of a local record store and an honest to goodness crazy cat lady (not by choice).
Travis Wolf, Director
Travis Wolf, Director
Stephanie Laurie, Co-Director
Stephanie Laurie, Co-Director
Steel Magnolias rehearsal
The group gathered at Truvy's beauty shop
Steel Magnolias rehearsal
Truvy, Clairee, and Shelby
Steel Magnolias rehearsal
M'Lynn and Ouizer
Steel Magnolias rehearsal
Ouizer
Steel Magnolias rehearsal
Ouizer and M'Lynn
Steel Magnolias rehearsal
Ouizer and M'Lynn
Steel Magnolias rehearsal
Shelby
Steel Magnolias rehearsal
The group gathered at Truvy's beauty shop
Steel Magnolias rehearsal
The group gathered at Truvy's beauty shop
Steel Magnolias rehearsal
Shelby and Annelle
Steel Magnolias rehearsal
Shelby and Truvy
Steel Magnolias rehearsal
Shelby and Truvy
Steel Magnolias rehearsal
The group helps support Shelby through a low blood sugar moment.
Steel Magnolias rehearsal
Truvy and Shelby
Steel Magnolias rehearsal
Ouizer and Annelle
Steel Magnolias rehearsal
The Steel Magnolias cast practicing the "Hit her!" scene, breaking the tension of the moment with laughter.
Steel Magnolias rehearsal
The Steel Magnolias cast practicing the "Hit her!" scene, breaking the tension of the moment with laughter.
Prepping for the Show
Co-Director Stephanie Laurie helps clean the theater before the show.
Prepping for the Show
Cast member Rachel Aleshire helps with the preshow cleanup
Prepping for the Show
Cast member and Trackside president Lisa Aleshire contributes to the cleanup before the show.
Steel Magnolias Official Cast & Crew Photo
CAST: Lisa Aleshire, Rachel Aleshire, Tina Switzer, Kelly Zitzer, Detra Tutton, and Nia Rivere.
CREW: Travis Wolf, Stephanie Laurie, Alison Coltrane, Casey Ehlers, Lily Robisch, Robert Baker (not pictured), and Barbara Baker (not pictured).
The Magic Toyshop
December 6–15, 2019
The Magic Toyshop Call for Auditions
The Magic Toyshop — Official Show Poster
The Magic Toyshop — The dolls get a a look at their new companion, Sunny the Ragdoll.
The Magic Toyshop — The dolls show off for their new visitor, the mysterious old woman.
The Magic Toyshop — Santa to the rescue!
The Magic Toyshop — The soldier blows her bugle.
The Magic Toyshop — Corky the clown shows off why the dolls are so special for new doll Sunny.
The Magic Toyshop — The Toymaker brings to life his latest creation, a new ragdoll as his other dolls look on.
The Magic Toyshop — The dolls commiserate.
The Magic Toyshop — Chaos erupts as the dolls try to get a look at the Toymaker’s votes. Are they real or forged?
The Magic Toyshop — A new visitor is coming to the toyshop!
The Magic Toyshop — Just who is this old woman, really?
The Magic Toyshop — One of the dolls from our wonderful toy-filled set.
The Magic Toyshop — Santa Claus helps out.
The Magic Toyshop — Dress rehearsal (no makeup)
The dolls backstage
The dolls backstage
The dolls backstage
Sunny gets her makeup done
Sunny gets her makeup done
The dolls having fun under the blue lights
