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Backstage on Opening Night: Sarah Huebner (seated) and Kathy Kowalski.

= ** A Capitol Performance of //Steel Magnolias// ** =

Laurana Schultz- UW Manitowoc News Staff
UW-Manitowoc student Sarah Huebner plays the role of Shelby in the play //Steel Magnolias// which is currently playing at Capitol Civic Centre//.// The play is based on the 1989 movie, which starred Julia Roberts. The main story line of the play is very similar to that of the movie, making it a great play to see for the movie lovers. In summary, a group of girls spend time at a salon gossiping and creating friendships; Shelby who has juvenile diabetes finds the support of her friends from the salon makes life easier.

Huebner said her lifelong dream is to be on Broadway, performing in musicals and contemporary theater. She added that the director of this show, Gary Retzak, was “fun to work with.” Retzak said he choose to direct the play //Steel Magnolias// because a relative of his has juvenile diabetes.

==== Two more performances of the play are still coming; Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19, both shows at 7:30. Tickets for adults are $15 and children are $10. Come show your support for a fellow UW-Manitowoc student. ====

Please see Photo Gallery, page 2 for additional backstage pictures from opening night.