Fort Peck Summer Theatre presents 'Steel Magnolias'

Press release

Originally a hit play that was turned into the famous film starring Julia Roberts, Sally Field and Dolly Parton, “Steel Magnolias” is a heart-warming, touching and very funny look at the lives, relationships and gossip of six southern women who gather at Truvy’s Beauty Salon.

“Steel Magnolias” is directed by Fort Peck Summer Theater artistic director Andy Meyers, who sought a seasoned cast to fill the show’s iconic roles. The result is a “Who’s Who” of Pacific Northwest theater:

Johanna Carlisle (Truvy), hails from Phoenix, Arizona, where she performs extensively with every regional theater in the city. She previously starred as The Reverend Mother in Fort Peck’s “Nunsense II.”

Alicia Bullock-Muth (Claree), a staple of Montana theater and opera, has appeared at Fort Peck as Mama Rose in “Gypsy” and Widow Paroo in “The Music Man.” She served as musical director for “Willy Wonka,{ “The Music Man” and this season’s “Tarzan.”

Alexa Etchart (Shelby) is a Glasgow native, whose many FPST roles include Belle in “Beauty and the Beast” and Rizzo in “Grease.” Currently residing in Los Angeles, she recently co-starred on television in “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Pat Sibley (Ouiser) is a Seattle based actress, whose long resume includes the national Broadway tours of “Young Frankenstein,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Oklahoma,” “Annie” and “Memphis.” She is making her FPST debut in “Steel Magnolias.”

Pam L. Veis (M’Lynn), the quintessential “FPST audience favorite,” most recently starred as Louise in “Always…Patsy Cline” and Daisy in “Driving Miss Daisy.” She is also a cherished actor and director in Havre.

Megan Wiltshire (Annelle) recently directed Fort Peck’s “Tarzan” and choreographed “The Buddy Holly Story,” in addition to playing many roles. She has toured internationally as an actor/director with Missoula Children’s Theatre.

Performances are Aug. 21 to Sept. 6: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 4 p.m. For tickets and information, call the Fort Peck Summer Theatre Box Office at 406-526-9943

“Steel Magnolias” concludes the 2015 season, but FPST looks forward to next year’s exciting line-up: “The Last Five Years,” “Man of LaMancha,” “My Way: The Frank Sinatra Tribute,” “Mary Poppins” and “The Woman in Black”