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We would like to express our appreciation to the following:

Chaney Boling

Britney Beaseley

Studio Bliss

Christi Norris

Joye Burkhardt

OWA

Enga Allen

PRODUCTION STAFF

Darren J. Butler (Artistic Director) is an international award winning playwright and screenwriter. He holds an MFA in Writing for the Stage and Screen from Point Park University. Darren spent twenty-one seasons as the Artistic Director of William Gibson’s The Miracle Worker at the Helen Keller Birthplace, which was the official outdoor drama for the State of Alabama. His work with the production led him to his mentors, playwright, William Gibson and director, Arthur Penn. He has worked extensively as a director and acting coach in professional and educational theatre. His musical, Runaway Home, produced two monologues that were published in Contemporary Monologues for Women - Volume II. His writing for television and film won at the Virgin Cinefest, Rome Independent Prisma Awards, the Festigious Los Angeles Festival, and the Big Shoulders International Film Festival. In 2022, Darren was a semi-finalist for the O’Neill Musical Theatre Production Award for his work on the new musical, Out of the Blue. Darren is based on the Gulf Coast with his family.

Xen Joiner (Stage Mgr) is thrilled to be joining the world of theatre! New to stage management, they are eager to learn and love being part of the creative process in any way that they can. Xen is excited to support the cast and crew and looks forward to many more productions with The Gulf Coast Rep!

Cailey Mize (Assist.Stage Mgr/Props Manager) Cailey has over 15 years of experience in community theatre and a BA in theatre from the University of Alabama. She has a passion for all aspects of theatre both on and off stage. Cailey would like to thank Darren and the Cast and Crew of Steel Magnolias for being so kind and welcoming!