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The Cast

(in order of appearance)

Truvy

Annelle

Clairee

Shelby

M’Lynn

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This performance of Steel Magnolias runs 2 hours and 20 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.

Robert Harling (writer) made his directorial debut with The Evening Star for Paramount, which he also wrote for the screen based on Larry McMurty’s novel. The Evening Star reunited Shirley MacLaine and Jack Nicholson and co-stars Juliette Lewis, Bill Paxton, Scott Wolf, Miranda Richardson, and Marion Ross. The Evening Star is the continuation of one of the most beloved and acclaimed movies of our time, Terms of Endearment. Before launching a successful stage and screenwriting career, Robert graduated from Tulane University School of Law, but instead of taking the bar exam, he opted to become an actor in New York. After years of productive work as an actor in voiceovers and commercials, Harling was inspired to write the highly acclaimed stage play Steel Magnolias, which was based on events from his personal life. Steel Magnolias continues to thrive in theatrical productions throughout the world. Immediately bridging a career from stage to screen, Harling adapted his original play into the popular film of the same title, which starred Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Dolly Parton, and Daryl Hannah. Over the years, Mr. Harling has become a much sought-after screenwriter: other credits, to name a few, include Soapdish, which was based on Harling’s acting experience and starred Sally Field, Whoopi Goldberg, and Robert Downey Jr., and First Wives Club for Paramount, starring Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, and Diane Keaton.

Pittsburgh Public Theater extends gratitude to the following for their work on this production:

Philip Pelusi, Bryce C. Cutler, Louanne Moldovan, Alex Morrison

Elizabeth

ELIAS HUFFMAN ( Clairee ) - Elizabeth

Elias Huffman most recently made her Pittsburgh debut in her solo show Not My Revolution with Off the Wall Productions at Carnegie Stage. She is the Artistic Director of the international production company Chain Reaction Theatre, and has directed or acted nationally and internationally. Elizabeth also developed and teaches an online course called Fear of Shakespeare. For more info visit: www.elizabethhuffman.com

KYRA KENNEDY (Shelby) - Kyra most recently originated the role of Monica Lewinsky in the world premiere play When Monica Met Hillary. Before that, she originated the role of Kat Arujo in the world premiere of Mystic Pizza, the Musical. First National Tour: Waitress (Francine/Jenna and Dawn understudy). Regional: Gypsy (Louise, Sharon Playhouse), Murder Ballad (Sara, Playhouse Square), Spring Awakening (Wendla, Beck Center for the Arts). More info at www.kyramkennedy.com. Visit her on Instagram @kyramkennedy to see photos of the fat cat she doesn’t shut up about.

AMY LANDIS ( Production Understudy ) - Amy Landis is happy to return to The Public! Recent credits include Murder on the Orient Express and Ryan’s Pub Monday Night Trivia (Playtime Live). Previous shows at The Public include Black Ballerina (PlayTime), Equus, The Comedy of Errors, Electra, Born Yesterday, and The Bird Sanctuary Amy has numerous regional, New York, and, since 2005, Pittsburgh theater credits. Training: A.R.T. Institute at Harvard University.

JENNY MALARKEY (Production Understudy)Jenny Malarkey is excited to be working with Pittsburgh Public Theater. You may have seen her in the virtual PlayTime series as Britt L. in The Bergerac Simulation. When not on stage, Jenny works as a Teaching Artist, and enjoys sharing her love of acting with students all across Pittsburgh.

ROBYNE PARRISH ( Truvy ) - Last seen: Shedding Load off-Broadway at 59e59 and Varsity Theatre. Recent: Victorian Ladies Detective Collective at The Public Theater (Maine) and the off-Broadway world premiere of Strings Attached with Pulse Theatre. TV/Film: Law and Order , The Crowded Room (coming 2023 on Apple TV+), A Man Called Otto , Gossip Girl on HBO Max, Hail Mary opposite Tina Benko starring Max Cassella. Off-Broadway: The York, The Mint, Project Y, Out of the Box, Indieworks, NYMF, Musicals Tonight!, The Chain, and