Steel Magnolias

I was extremely connected to this script as I envision this happening in a little salon in my hometown; down to the way they talked, their daily lives, concerns and etc. I am sure many people relate to this script just as much as I do and therefore would be wonderfully beneficial when tackling the piece. A couple of major assets the script has is that it only has one locale, a wide array of characters all with a major role in plot, and moments can easily be cut and still keep the main story line going. However, the actresses would have to be acutely tuned into their characters as there is not much that happens on stage and I could see the audience getting very bored with the play. The director should communicate effectively how each character contributes to the scene, what the subtext is during certain moments and how to play on them effectively. I do like how every woman has an equal part in this play. Shelbi and her mother are the main leads in this piece but all of them are equal.
I definitely think that there is a lot of stuff to work with in this play and I think that if some beautiful moments were played upon, that it could be wonderful.