AUDITIONS: Steel Magnolias 🌸
Presented by The Actor’s Charitable Theatre
📅 Audition Dates:
Friday, June 13th @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 14th @ 2:00 PM
📍 Location: The Actor's Charitable Theatre
We're holding open auditions for Steel Magnolias, a heartfelt and hilarious Southern classic centered around friendship, resilience, and love.
Register HERE:
https://www.theaterforms.com/theACT/Steelmags/auditionform/
🎤 Audition Details:
Prepare a 30 to 60 second monologue
—AND—
Be ready for cold reads from the script
🌟 Character Breakdowns:
Truvy – Age: 40s
The warm, sassy, and outgoing owner of the beauty salon where all the action takes place. Truvy’s quick wit and big heart make her the glue of the group. She’s always full of advice—solicited or not—and keeps things upbeat with charm and hairspray.
Annelle – Age: 19–25
A shy and nervous young woman who starts working at Truvy’s salon. Throughout the play, Annelle transforms from a timid outsider into a deeply religious and quirky member of the group. Her earnestness and evolving identity add humor and heart.
Clairee – Age: 60s
The witty, wealthy widow of the former mayor. Clairee is elegant, sophisticated, and delightfully sarcastic. She’s known for her sharp one-liners, love of football, and ability to lighten the mood with dry humor and good-natured teasing.
Shelby – Age: 20s
A headstrong and spirited young woman with a zest for life despite her struggle with type 1 diabetes. Shelby is the emotional center of the play. Her relationship with her mother, M’Lynn, and her decision to live life on her own terms drive the play’s dramatic arc.
M’Lynn – Age: 40s–50s
Shelby’s mother, a strong, loving woman with a deep sense of duty to her family. M’Lynn is caring and composed, often bottling up her emotions—until a powerful breakdown near the end reveals the depths of her pain and love.
Ouiser – Age: 50s–70s
The town’s eccentric and grouchy curmudgeon. Ouiser is blunt, sarcastic, and always ready to complain—but beneath her tough exterior is a loyal and fiercely caring friend. Her gruffness provides comic relief and a surprising amount of warmth.
UNDERSTUDY CAST:
The Actor’s Charitable Theatre is casting a complete understudy cast for our upcoming production of Steel Magnolias!
This opportunity is open to rising high school students through young adult performers interested in gaining hands-on experience in theatre. Understudies will work closely with director Joey Lay and the cast, attend rehearsals, and have the potential to perform during designated shows or cover roles as needed.
This is a training and mentorship-focused opportunity... perfect for aspiring actors looking to learn in a supportive, professional environment.
📩 Questions?
Feel free to message us here on Facebook or email our director, Joey Lay, at
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Come show us what you’ve got!
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