Steel Magnolias is a straight play.  There is NO SINGING! Auditions will look different than auditions for musicals.

Please prepare TWO memorized contrasting monologues of your choice.
Combined time of both monologues must not exceed 2 minutes in total.
(Please feel empowered to bring copies of your monologue for reference)
 

CALLBACK AUDITIONS

Callbacks are by invitation only and will be held Tuesday January 21, 2025 from 6p to 9p.

ONLINE AUDITION FORM

Everyone auditioning is required to complete an online audition form available HERE.
NO PAPER COPIES are needed. DO NOT BRING COPIES OF YOUR FORM OR YOUR RESUME/PHOTO.

• Auditionees may choose a one hour time slot, 4p-5p or 5p-6p, on Sunday January 19, 2025 and you will be seen during that hour.

• Audition numbers will automatically be assigned when you choose your time slot at the end of the online audition form process.

• Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time slot.

• The audition form will automatically turn off at 4pm on Sunday January 19 - you must complete the form before this time to audition. 

• Those auditioning by video must complete the audition form  HERE and select "I will be auditioning by video" and copy and paste your video link into the form. REMEMBER TO CHECK the privacy settings to make sure your video is viewable by our directing team.

• Video Auditions must be submitted by 11:59pm Saturday January 18, 2025.

• PLEASE NOTE: Callbacks (if needed) will be by invitation only and WILL be in person on Tuesday January 21, 2025 starting at 6pm

Character descriptions:

Truvy Jones - Owner of the beauty shop.  To play 40ish
Annelle Dupuy-Desoto - Beauty Shop assistant. To play 19.
Clairee Belcher - Widow of former mayor.  Grande dame.  To play mid-60s.
Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie - Prettiest girl in town.  To play 25.
M'Lynn Eatenton - Shelby's mother.  Socially prominent career woman. To play 50ish
Ouiser (pronounced "Weezer") Boudreaux - 66-ish. Wealthy curmudgeon.  Acerbic but loveable. To play mid-60s.

Author's Note: The women in this play are witty, intelligent, and above all, real characters.  They in no way, shape or form are meant to be portrayed as cartoons or caricatures.

Before you decide to audition, please seriously consider any potential schedule conflicts or other performance opportunities that may interfere with your commitment to the show you may be cast in.
 

Check the Master Rehearsal and Performance Calendar for this show

This is a straight play with NO SINGING.

Instead, we would like you to present TWO memorized contrasting monologues.
Combined time of both monologues must not exceed 2 minutes in total.
(Please feel empowered to bring copies of your monologue for reference)

There will not be a dance taught at auditions. 
If a dance audition is needed, it will take place during callbacks.

Video Audition Requirements

• COMPLETE AN AUDITION FORM HERE (form is live September 6, 2024)

• Video Auditions must be submitted by 11:59pm Saturday September 21, 2024.

• No more than 90 seconds in total length, filmed in landscape.

• State your first and last name. 

• Tell us the title of the song and the artist/songwriter. 

• Check the privacy settings when you upload your video to make sure it is viewable by our team. You may upload to any video site that allows access to the video via a link EXCEPT: Dropbox or Google Drive.

• Sit or Stand, but stay in frame.

• No dance audition is needed at this time.

• Performance Reels will not be viewed by the directing team.