

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Auditions for Steel Magnolias!!!!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: in Search of Fabulous Actors to embrace these strong roles! Come Join us Sunday or Monday for a cold read. Bring your best southern dialect and read to impress. Show dates are April 17-19 and 24-26. please read the descriptions. if you have questions, please reach out. if for some reason your are unable to attend the audition, but would still like to audition, please reach out. 



STEEL MAGNOLIAS
By Robert Harling

Welcome to Truvy’s beauty salon in small-town Louisiana, where the coffee is always hot, the hairspray is thick, and no piece of news stays secret for long. Steel Magnolias is a funny, touching, and unforgettable story about six Southern women whose lives intertwine through friendship, family, and fierce love.

As weddings are planned, babies are born, and hearts are tested, these women gather beneath the dryers and around the manicure table to share laughter, tears, and a whole lot of wisdom. With quick wit, sharp tongues, and tender souls, they remind us that strength doesn’t always roar—sometimes it shows up in a kind word, a shared joke, or simply being there when it matters most.

Overflowing with Southern charm and honest emotion, Steel Magnolias balances laugh-out-loud comedy with moments that go straight to the heart. For actors, it offers rich, nuanced roles full of humor and depth. For audiences, it’s a beloved story that feels like coming home—one that will leave you smiling, misty-eyed, and grateful for the people who hold you up when life gets hard.

So pull up a chair, pour a little sweet tea, and settle in. You’re about to meet some women you’ll never forget.



Characters: Steel Magnolias

Truvy Jones is the vibrant and warm-hearted owner of the beauty salon where the entire play takes place. She is talkative, friendly, and always eager to make others feel welcome. Truvy prides herself on maintaining her appearance and creating a comfortable space for the women in her community. Her upbeat personality and steady optimism make her the emotional glue of the group.

Annelle Dupuy-Desoto is Truvy’s new assistant, a young woman who starts off shy, nervous, and uncertain about her future. As the play progresses, Annelle transforms significantly—she gains confidence, becomes deeply religious, and eventually finds a sense of identity and belonging among the other women. Her innocence and evolving beliefs often provide both humor and insight.

Clairee Belcher is the stylish and witty widow of the former mayor. She is wealthy, sophisticated, and enjoys being part of the salon’s regular social circle. Clairee is known for her dry sense of humor and playful sarcasm, especially when sparring with her longtime friend Ouiser. Beneath her elegance and sass lies a generous and loyal friend who cares deeply for the women around her.

Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie is a young, spirited woman whose vibrant personality and inner strength leave a lasting impact on everyone around her. Despite living with type 1 diabetes, she is determined to live life on her own terms, including getting married and starting a family. Shelby is both delicate and fiercely independent, embodying the play’s central theme of beauty and strength coexisting.

M’Lynn Eatenton is Shelby’s mother, a sensible and deeply loving woman who works as a social worker and guidance counselor. She is practical and protective, often worrying about Shelby’s health and well-being. M’Lynn serves as the emotional backbone of the play, especially when her pain, resilience, and unconditional love for her daughter are expressed in a moving monologue.

Ouiser Boudreaux is the group’s resident curmudgeon—gruff, blunt, and delightfully eccentric. She is wealthy and independent but seems perpetually irritated with the world. Despite her cantankerous exterior, Ouiser reveals a softer, more vulnerable side, showing that her tough demeanor hides a heart that truly cares. Her outrageous comments and dry wit provide much of the play’s comic relief.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pekin/auditions-for-steel-magnolias/200029566654935
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, health-wellness, comedy
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Pekin
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 407 Court St., Pekin, IL
- **lat**: 40.56936
- **long**: -89.64635
- **full address**: 407 Court St., Pekin, IL, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Artistic Community Theatre of Pekin (https://allevents.in/org/artistic-community-theatre-of-pekin/26536641)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 407 Court St., Pekin, IL, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Artistic Community Theatre of Pekin
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, theatre, health-wellness, comedy
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