'Steel Magnolias' blooms in LPO production
Performing in "Steel Magnolias" are Aviana Elizabeth Garcia (Truvy Jones), Holly Sharp (Annelle Dupuy-Desoto), Jessie McKechnie (Annelle Dupuy-Desoto understudy), Kate McAlister (Clairee Belcher), Holly Beaman (Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie), Nikki Luttmann (M'Lynn Eatenton), Karynn Thompson (M'Lynn Eatenton understudy), and Shelly Johnson (Ouiser Boudreaux).
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Nikki Luttmann, left, and Karynn Thompson are among the cast of "Steel Magnolias", the latest production of Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theatre. Opening night is Oct. 11.
Performing in "Steel Magnolias" are Aviana Elizabeth Garcia (Truvy Jones), Holly Sharp (Annelle Dupuy-Desoto), Jessie McKechnie (Annelle Dupuy-Desoto understudy), Kate McAlister (Clairee Belcher), Holly Beaman (Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie), Nikki Luttmann (M'Lynn Eatenton), Karynn Thompson (M'Lynn Eatenton understudy), and Shelly Johnson (Ouiser Boudreaux).
SANDPOINT — At its heart, "Steel Magnolias" is about friendship and love.
Inspired by real-life women in a small Louisiana town and their bonds, it seemed natural for Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theatre to take on the classic play following its successful production of "Legally Blonde." After all, both shows are about female bonds and community and are among LPO Rep founder Keely Gray's favorite plays.
"For some reason, this 2024 season ended up being the season of female empowerment and community and 'Legally Blonde' was one of those," Gray said. "That was a story of just accepting who you are, and then 'Steel Magnolias' is about the power of the female community and how women are so resilient and that, when they come together, they can get through anything."
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