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Tickets: $20-$30; Preshow music one hour before curtain.
Fridays: May 24, 31
Pub opens 6:00; Performance at 7:30
Saturday: June 1*
Pub opens 3:00; Performance at 4:30
​Talk back after the show.

Sundays: May 26; June 2
Pub opens 12:30; Performance at 2:00
Please Note: May 18, 19, 25* & 30 are sold out.
* indicates post-show talk back.

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A poignant comedy-drama by Robert Harling.
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The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.
​Directed by Tyler McElrath
Music in the pub for an hour before the show.
Food items can be purchased in advance of the performance. You will be able to purchase a light meal, charcuterie board , or cheese board when you purchase your tickets.

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Purchase a Set of Steel Magnolias Raffle Tickets
We have a special opportunity for you at the shows. Our fearless volunteers, led by Heather Love, have some fun, original, ceramic pieces along with a variety of other fun raffle basket items to create six baskets. We're selling raffle tickets at the shows and we'll draw the winners at the final performance. Check it out when you visit.
Raffle Tickets are $5 for 2 tickets of $10 for six tickets. You can put all your tickets in one basket pool or spread them out across the six available baskets.
OR You can purchase your raffle tickets online and we'll put your name in the raffle pool for each of the six baskets.

The Ensemble

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Emilee E. Carrol (M’Lynn Eatenton): Emilee is thrilled to be back to her dramatic roots, after a 10+ year hiatus of playing non-comedic roles. You may have seen her gracing the Forst Inn stage recently as Granny/Cinderella’s Mother in Into the Woods or as Eddie/Dr. Scott in The Rocky Horror Show. Other favorite roles include Guildenstern in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, The Marquise de Merteuil in Dangerous Liaisons, Susan in Company, and many ensemble roles in various musicals. Emilee enjoys true crime, 90s/00s pop culture, Asst. House Managing here at the Forst, and all things to do with the hit Fox TV show Glee. She would like to thank her husband, Brandon, for always believing in her dreams (no matter how crazy!) as well as her family and friends for their ongoing support. Special shout out to the cast and crew of this production – it has been an honor to work alongside such talent! “You have no idea how wonderful you are…”​

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Claran LaViolette (Ouiser Boudreaux)  Coming off a 2-time stint as Ebeneezer Scrooge in The Forst Inn's Mistletoe Musings Christmas Carol, Claran has delightedly been awarded the role of Ouiser Boudreaux in this production of Steel Magnolias.  (Seems she is destined to play curmudgeonly old folks, which she doesn't mind one bit!) Also serving as the Forst's resident costumer, board member, and a proud contributor to the Forst Inn Fab Fam, Claran has even directed a few shows here (Savannah Sipping Society, Miracle on South Division Street, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and 2 one acts) and hopes to do more in the future.

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Heather Love (Truvy Jones) is thrilled to be part of Steel Magnolias! It’s such a great show…and what an amazing cast and crew! After taking a 9+ year break from acting, Heather is thankful for the opportunities she’s had the last few years to start living out her passion again…and to continue growing as an actor. Some of her favorite recent roles include Yvette in Clue, Mother in A Christmas Story, and Oolie/Donna in City of Angels. She’s also been able to try her hand in directing one-acts the last two years at the Tisch Mills Fringe Festival here at the Forst…which is a really cool event (you should definitely check it out next year). It’s been a blast learning a new skill.
Heather is excited to be returning to the Forst stage and hopes you enjoy the show! As Michael would say…if you don’t like it, don’t tell anyone. But as Truvy would say…if you don’t like it, “walk on your lips to avoid criticizing anyone”. lol! Thank you for coming! And thank you to my family for supporting my crazy schedule and encouraging me to do what I love!

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Shannon Paige - (Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie) is honored to be playing Shelby in this beautiful story. Highlighted Forst Inn roles include Jeri Neal in Dixie Swimclub, The wall in Midsummer Nights Dream,  Norma in Carrie the Musical, Joan in Murder in Green Meadows, Ross in MacBeth, and an OG of the Mistletoe Musings. Shannon also serves as our House Manager and would like to thank John Stangle and Michael Sheeks for all the new exciting changes that have happened on stage and in the kitchen. Enjoy the show!

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Sara Schaller (Clairee Belcher) is beyond thrilled to make her Forst Inn stage debut. Though she isn't new to the theater, this is her first time onstage for many years and she feels very fortunate to have had the opportunity to step out of her comfort zone and perform. Sara is no stranger to the Forst, having costumed designed and assisted with set painting for a few of the previous productions. She has also been involved with many shows with various different companies including Treehouse Theater, Dare to Dream, Masquers, and Capitol Shows. Her biggest contribution to the arts has been costume design, having designed for dozens of shows over the years. Sara would like to her husband Marty and her daughter Em for all their love and support
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Megan Schauer (Annelle Dupuy-Desoto) is delighted to be returning to the Forst Inn stage with these wonderful ladies by her side. She has performed in over sixty plays and musicals since the age of six and she does not plan on stopping any time soon. Performing has always been a driving force in her life. Her favorite roles in recent years include Vera/Evil Tina in She Kills Monsters (2022), Uzo in Godspell(2023), and CB’s Sister in Dog Sees God (2023). When she isn’t on the stage, she can be found crocheting, snuggling with her pets, and haunting the grounds with her boyfriend, Ryker, at Terror on the Fox in Green Bay. She would like to thank her family and Ryker for their constant support and encouragement as she continues to pursue her childhood dreams

​Stage Manager/Properties - Karter Mueller
Scenic Painting/Set Dresser/Properties - Em Schaller
​Costumes - Claran LaViolette
Scenic Painting Crew: Sara and Martin Schaller

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Physical Address
E2910 County Road BB,
Kewaunee WI 54216

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PO Box 216,
Tisch Mills 54240

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OUR SPONSORS

Claran LaViolette, Bev Greene, Brad Sheeks & Pat McBee, Mark and Michelle Klaiber, Richard Waak, William Fricke, Linda Mach, Kimberly & James Everett, Zachary Glaeser, Carrie Counihan, James Wilhelm, Lucinda Wenzel, Martin and Sara Schaller, Cathy Tegen, Mark Maurer & Laura Docter, Theresa Leiberg, Steve & Jamie Naegele, Lane Landon, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Hannah Otto, Lisa Heili, Sara Beecher, Jim and Laurie Stangel, Victoria and Elmer Dvorachek, Phyllis Schippers, Nancy Pozorski, Elizabeth Szyman
Gavin Annette, Karol Knoble, Ross Dippel, Bruce Bitter, Douglas Landwehr, Peggy Bolle, Corrie Skubal Hansen, Crystal Mueller, Cathi Burish, Heather Love, Catherine Egger, Troy Bauer, Bill Dorman, Sophia Bartels, Rebecca Ellerman, Shannon Wadzinski, Melyssa Behnke, Constance Beuche, Kathryn Schroeder, Ann Wolf, Mary Rasmussen, Nannette Macy, Cassondra Jelinek, Patrick Schamburek, Sydney Rabas, Kris and Robert Webber, Scott Retzak, Betsy Bazur-Leidy, Thomas Moore, Kevin Sievert, John Brunner, Susan Bayer, Dawn Byrne, Emilee Carroll, Deena Larsen, Trevor Bennin, Charles Collins, Christopher Jaure, Paula Petzke
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    • Forst Fest 2025
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      • Five Women Wearing the Same Dress
      • Theatre Fest 2025 >
        • Broken Hill
        • Ten Minute Play Fest
        • Throwing Stones
      • Blithe Spirit
      • SWING!
      • And Then There Were None
      • Sweeney Todd
    • Music >
      • Crooners and Divas
      • John Denver Tribute 2025
      • Saturday Piano Cabaret
      • Live Local Music >
        • Open Mic Night
    • Regional Calendar
    • Event History
    • John Prine Tribute 2025
    • A Doll's House
    • Alice By Heart
    • Hardbean and McHonzik 2025
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    • Join! >
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