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Seeking Script

Mon, 30 Apr 2001, 10:49 am
Walter Plinge8 posts in thread
We are looking for information on how to obtain the script for "Steel Magnolias". Would anyone out there be able to point us in the right direction??

Thanks

Regards

Sheelagh
Spectrum Theatre

Thread (8 posts)

Walter PlingeMon, 30 Apr 2001, 10:49 am
We are looking for information on how to obtain the script for "Steel Magnolias". Would anyone out there be able to point us in the right direction??

Thanks

Regards

Sheelagh
Spectrum Theatre
KimberleyMon, 30 Apr 2001, 05:26 pm

RE: Seeking Script

It is a Samuel French (Dominie) by Robert Harling.

I may have a copy.

Kim ( yak@abanet.com.au )
ChristineMon, 30 Apr 2001, 08:06 pm

RE: Seeking Script

Limelight Theatre have just done Steel Magnolias this year, they would have a script. The directors name was Brenda Redding.
Walter PlingeTue, 1 May 2001, 09:44 am

Thanks

Thanks for the replies regarding Steel Magnolias, greatly appreciated. I will pass the information on to Bronwyn as she is wanting to direct this for Spectrum Theatre.

Cheers

Sheelagh
NormaTue, 1 May 2001, 05:04 pm

RE: Seeking Script

Steel Magnolias is a Samuel French one, contact Dominie Pty Ltd 8 Cross Street, Brookvale, NSW 2100.
Phone: 02-9905-0201 Fax 02-9905-5209
You could try e-mailing them but I don't advise it dominie@dominie.com.au
It's best to phone, fairly early in the day, say about 7.30 our time, and say that you are calling from WA, then you may not get kept waiting for too long.
You don't need to call the USA, Sydney is much closer!!
Robert VincentFri, 4 May 2001, 12:41 am

RE: Seeking Script

Hi again Sheelagh,
Bronwyns' choice of Steel Magnolias as an upcoming production is most pleasing. I had the good fortune of being involved with The Old Mill Theatre production of the play some time ago and must confess that it has been the most poignent and emotional theatrical production that I have ever seen.
The five extremely talented women who played their roles so well had me in tears at most rehearsals ( needless to say whilst I was going about my set building activities ).
At times I had to bow to the directors ( Warrick ) wishes and cease my noisy activities, which gave me chance to blow my nose and brush away the tears.
Should it be a goer get involved yourself as you would enjoy the experience, it really is wonderful theatre.
I have photo's of the set I built which would work well with your theatres' stage, bearing in mind the more realistic the setup the better ( i'll run it past Joe to see if can come down and do the electrics/plumbing, any excuse to come to see you all again).
Anyway give Warrick a call if you have problems obtaining a script as i'm sure he would have a copy and if required I know he would be more than willing to offer any help or advice requested.
Best wishes for now and good luck to you all,
Robert
Walter PlingeFri, 4 May 2001, 09:13 am

RE: Seeking Script

Robert wrote:

>> The five extremely talented women who played their roles so well had me in tears at most rehearsals ( needless to say whilst I was going about my set building activities ).

So, Robert, which one of the SIX cast members WASN'T an extremely talented woman...

(mischievous grin)
JB
Robert VincentTue, 8 May 2001, 07:45 pm

RE: Seeking Script

Oop's of course, my wife Susan, number six, who we all know isn't at all talented. ( Just checking who was awake at the time of my draft, as I obviously wasn't). Thanks Jarrod, go to the top of the class for spotting the deliberate mistake.
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