Steel Magnolias
Directed by: Annette Probert
Steel Magnolias explores the bond of female friendship, A tale of six distinct but connected women who meet regularly at a hair and beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana.
Truvy Jones runs the salon with her anxious and eager assistant, Annelle. Among their customers are wealthy widow and former first lady of Chinquapin, Clairee Belcher, local curmudgeon Ouiser Boudreaux, intelligent and compassionate career woman M’Lynn, and her daughter Shelby, pretty, youthful and vivacious. Shelby’s engagement is the talk of the town, but the joy and excitement of her wedding quickly turn to concern as she faces a risky pregnancy and a myriad of health complications. There are many hurdles for all the women to face but they find comfort in one another. The play by Robert Harling was also adapted as a screenplay for a successful film starring Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts and Sally Anne Field. Harling’s own sister died from complications relating to diabetes and potential for such tragedy is always lurking in the wings in this emotional, funny and thought-provoking drama.
The play is considered witty, warm, uplifting and heart-breaking as it explores whether it is best to live 30 minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special.
Casting Call
Further to initial auditions on 13th April, we are conducting additional auditions which will be held Friday 19th April (by appointment) and Sunday 21st April from 7:30pm to complete our search for two of the roles.
Roles are as follows (all female):
- Annelle Dupuy-Desoto - 20s
- Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie - 20s
The rehearsal schedule will generally be Sunday late afternoon/evening starting April, and run through to performances in early October. Tuesdays will be added into the schedule from mid May onwards. Full schedule will be available at the audition day along with further information on the tour.
Rehearsals will be in Milton Keynes, please ensure that have access to transport and can easily reach MK for rehearsals.
Audition pieces available here.
Registrations for auditions will close 5pm Friday 19th April