Based on his own experience growing up in rural Natchitoches, Louisiana, Robert Harling’s landmark play Steel Magnolias explores the bonds between six women at a beauty salon. Harling based his play on the death of his sister, Susan, from complications related to diabetes. Combining light-hearted comedy and quirky characters with a serious, heart-rending storyline, Steel Magnolias has appealed to audiences both onstage and in its popular 1989 film adaptation. It has been translated into seventeen languages and has been produced across the world.
Hilarious and touching, this play for six women is set in a beauty parlour in Louisiana. Through four scenes spanning three years the staff and customers engage in small-town gossip but we see a deep strength and purposefulness emerge when Shelby – a diabetic – dies following a kidney transplant operation.
Director: Andrea Holiday // info@auburnACT.com
Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) announced Open Auditions for their 20th anniversary encore production of Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling!
6 women are needed for the production – no previous experience with acting is necessary. Whether you’re a sassy Truvy, sincere M’Lynn, innocent Arnelle, sweet, fun-loving Shelby, wise Clairee, or a cranky Ouisser Boudreaus, all fo the parts in Steel Magnolias are to die for!
Several actresses will read together for each 20 minute audtion session. You may also perform a 30-60 second monologe, but that is not required.
Please view the “Rehearsals” tab for complete information. List any conflicts you have with the schedule on the Auditions Sign Up form in the link below.
Dates: February 24 or 25 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Callbacks: Februray 27 from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Callbacks by invitation only)
Location: Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center
222 E Drake Ave Auburn, AL, 3683
Contact info@auburnact.org with any questions.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to audition. Here are the individuals we’d like to see again!
Congratulations to our Cast!
Shelby – Alexa Walters
Annelle – Lizzy Greer
Truvy – Georgia Hare
M’Lynn – Tricia Oliver
Clairee – Heidi Hulon
Ouiser – Jessica Powers
Regular rehearsals: March 4 – May 7
Mon/Tue/Thu – 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Technical and Dress rehearsal: May 8, 6:00 – 9:00 PM.
Set build days: April 26
May 3
May 4
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center
222 E Drake Ave, Auburn, AL, 36830
Performance Dates:
May 9 and 10 at 7:00 PM.
May 11 at 2:00 PM.
May 15, 16, and 17 at 7:00 PM.
May 18 at 2:00 PM.
Location: Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center
222 E Drake Ave, Auburn, AL, 36830
$14/Adults, $12/Children, Students, and Seniors.
Ticket information line: (334) 246-1084
Tickets are available online in the link below.