Audition Notice: Steel Magnolias
Town Theatre is excited to announce auditions for Robert Harling’s beloved comedy-drama Steel Magnolias on Sunday, September 8, and Monday, September 9 at 7:30 PM.
Set in Truvy’s bustling beauty salon, Steel Magnolias is a story of six strong southern women whose lives are intertwined through the laughter, love, and heartbreak they share. With a sharp wit and unwavering strength, they navigate life’s ups and downs, supporting each other through it all.
All roles are available.
- Truvy (40s-50s): The sassy, warm-hearted owner of the beauty salon.
- Annelle (20s): Truvy’s eager young assistant with a complicated past.
- Shelby (20s): The town’s prettiest girl, full of charm, who dreams of a happy family life.
- M’Lynn (40s-50s): Shelby’s practical and fiercely protective mother.
- Clairee (60s-70s): A wealthy widow who is the town’s social butterfly and gossip queen.
- Ouiser (60s-70s): Clairee’s best friend, a lovable curmudgeon with a sharp tongue.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from selected scenes. Please bring your completed audition form with you to auditions.
Be sure to include your conflicts on the calendar. You only need to attend one evening of the auditions. Callbacks will be scheduled shortly after auditions, with rehearsals beginning in early October.
Show dates are February 7-16. The show will be directed by Allison McNeely. Perusal scripts are available with a $15 refundable deposit and must be returned within 3 days. CASH ONLY. These may be obtained during box office hours which are Tuesday through Friday, 12 noon to 5 PM.
If you would like to be added to our audition database, please email town@towntheatre.com and share your age with us. Then we can put you on the appropriate list.
Auditions for the rest of the season are noted below. If you have other questions, please e-mail Shannon Scruggs at shannon@towntheatre.com.
