‘Steel Magnolias’ becomes a ‘perfect’ opening play for Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples

In the name of community and connections, three women are getting their hair done by two others who don’t know a foil from a frizz relaxer.

When “Steel Magnolias” at Gulfshore Playhouse opens in preview Nov. 10, however, the two neophytes will massage scalps like grads of the Aveda Institute. That’s thanks to coaching from Paula Fitzpatrick, a professional stylist from Robert of Philadelphia.