Exclusive Interview: Bridget Hillyer of Birmingham Village Players’ ’Steel Magnolias’

Friends, family, community —in whatever form it comes—is one of the most important things a person can develop in their life. It is having a group of people who are there for you through thick and thin, giving their unconditional support regardless of your choices. The sisterhood that sits at the center of Birmingham Village Players' production of Steel Magnolias is a bond that can't be broken, although it's tested through acts of loss and life. There's only one final weekend of performances of this show, so to close out our production coverage, we have one final interview with Bridget Hillyer, who plays Shelby!

In this exclusive Box Seat Babes interview, Bridget Hillyer explores what drew her to Steel Magnolias, what it was like bringing this character to life (hint: it takes a lot of homework to learn the accent), and why it's important to tell stories like this. What has been the most challenging part of starring in a show like this? Where does she draw inspiration for Shelby and her health issues from and how does she translate the struggle on stage? Listen to this interview to find out all those answers and more!

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