(Linda Maria Girón as Shelby) Before the iconic 1989 film broke box office records nationwide, Louisiana salon owner Truvy first set up shop on the stage. The colorful cast of regulars and employees that frequent her establishment include a mother-daughter duo planning a wedding, a woman who’s “been in a bad mood for 40 years,” and a mysterious newcomer. Through laughter, tears, and a thick fog of hairspray, these women face trials and triumphs armed with their greatest strength: each other.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling has rapidly become a classic of American theatre. A powerful slice-of-life comedy that is as moving and emotional as it is laugh- out-loud funny. If you enjoyed the movie you will fall in love with the play. Join us at the salon for a powerful night at the theater.

Marin Theatre closes its 24-25 season with the Bay Area premiere of a hilarious workplace play that the New York Times called “Flat-out hilarious. Ingenious and inspired.”

An outrageous comedy that highlights the absurdity and danger of a world where some people's feelings are prioritized over others, Sofia is hired as an empathy coach at a debt collection agency, where she finds her work cut out for her. The employees can barely identify what an emotion is, much less practice deep, radical compassion for others. As they stumble towards enlightenment, hidden tensions of this carefree workplace bubble to the surface, leading to uproarious and eye-opening revelations. The New Yorker lauded it as “Disquieting as it is funny. A rare throwback to classic absurdism.” Award-winning theatre and film director Becca Wolff will helm Marin Theatre’s production.

Please be advised this production contains adult language.

Previews - Thursday June 5th through Sunday June 8th

Opening Night - Tuesday June 10th

Mask-required performance - Wednesday June 18th