Auditions
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Auditions for "Steel Magnolias"
Produced by Leilani Friday Assistant Produced by Kim Ball & Mike Gahan Directed by Nada Vaughn & Sarbajeet Das AUDITION DATES:
Saturday, 5/16 @ 10 AM Thursday, 5/21 @ 7 PM Saturday, 5/23 @ 10 AM Please arrive at the beginning time. AUDITION LOCATION:
Auditions will be held on stage at the Port Tobacco Players at 508 Charles Street, La Plata, MD. Please park in the town parking lot across the railroad tracks form the side of the theatre. Do not use the parking lot for the urgent care center; you will be towed. |
TO PREPARE:
Auditions will consist of cold readings of presented sides.
Please come prepared with known conflicts during the rehearsal and show process.
Please come prepared with known conflicts during the rehearsal and show process.
Contact Producer Leilani Friday with questions.
[email protected]
[email protected]
REHEARSAL + PERFORMANCE DATES:
All technical rehearsals and performances are mandatory.
Rehearsals and performances will take place at The Port Tobacco Players Theatre/Rehearsal Hall. There is the possibility of rehearsals occurring at other locations in the LaPlata area if necessary.
All technical rehearsals and performances are mandatory.
Rehearsals and performances will take place at The Port Tobacco Players Theatre/Rehearsal Hall. There is the possibility of rehearsals occurring at other locations in the LaPlata area if necessary.
- First Read-Through: June 2nd @ 7 PM
- Rehearsals begin: June 2nd @ 7 PM
- Tech rehearsals: September 5 to September 17, 2026
- Performances will be 9/18/26 through 9/30/26 (Fridays @ 8 PM, Saturdays @ 8 PM, and Sundays @ 3PM).
- Brush-up rehearsals: Wednesdays
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Laughter, loyalty, and the strength of Southern sisterhood Step inside Truvy’s beauty salon, where six unforgettable women share gossip, grit, and the kind of friendship that can weather any storm. Steel Magnolias blends sharp wit with deep emotion, delivering a story that’s as warm as it is powerful. A charming small‑town comedy with a heartbeat — tender, funny, and beautifully human.
Laughter, loyalty, and the strength of Southern sisterhood Step inside Truvy’s beauty salon, where six unforgettable women share gossip, grit, and the kind of friendship that can weather any storm. Steel Magnolias blends sharp wit with deep emotion, delivering a story that’s as warm as it is powerful. A charming small‑town comedy with a heartbeat — tender, funny, and beautifully human.
ROLES TO BE CAST:
- Truvy Jones - The wise-cracking, warm-hearted owner of the beauty shop who believes there is no such thing as natural beauty.
- Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie - The youngest, "prettiest girl in town," who is a spirited, optimistic diabetic determined to live life to the fullest, even against medical advice.
- M'Lynn Eatenton - Shelby’s mother; a strong, busy professional who is overprotective and deeply devoted to her daughter's well-being.
- Annelle Dupuy-Desoto - The timid, mysterious newcomer working for Truvy who undergoes a significant transformation from insecure to devout, and eventually finds happiness.
- Clairee Belcher: A wealthy, sarcastic, and warm widow who is the town’s former first lady and loves gossip and football.
- Ouiser Boudreaux: A wealthy, "lovably miserable" spinster who acts as the town’s curmudgeon, hiding a kind heart behind a foul temper.
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