I had never seen Steel Magnolias in any form prior to tonight's performance at Panola College and I have to say I was wonderfully affected by both the humour and the poigniancy of the performances and particularly the writing.

The author, Robert Harling, captured so many colorful, quick, and viciously humorous interactions in his story I was pressed at times to keep up, particularly with Jessica Bailey's perfectly droll performance of Oussier. A true joy to watch.

Of course the final act had me in tears and I seldom ask for more than that.