Auditions

Steel Magnolias

by Robert Harling

Directed by Peter Gelblum

Auditions December 8 and 9,

Callbacks December 10

7-9 pm

Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond

Performances March 21-April 13, 2025, at Park Hall.  Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

Rehearsals start circa 1/27/25, and will generally be Monday-Thursday evenings until opening.

The basis for the 1989 award-winning film starring Dolly Parton and Julia Roberts, this bittersweet comedy (without the men in the movie) explores the dynamics of life, love, friendship, and loss among the regulars at a small-town Louisiana beauty shop. Truvy, the outspoken owner, dispenses shampoos and free advice to her clients, who gather each week to talk, gab, gossip, needle, and, above all, laugh. And then, when tragedy strikes, the friends gather to cry, comfort, support, and repair each other. Ultimately, this hilarious and moving play reminds us that friendship and life are precious gifts to celebrate.

All roles are available:

Truvy Jones – 40ish, owner of the beauty shop

Annelle Dupuy-Desoto – 19, beauty shop assistant 

Clairee Belcher – 66ish, widow of former mayor, Grand Dame

Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie – 25, prettiest girl in town

M’Lynn Eatenton – 50ish. Shelby’s mother, socially prominent career woman

Ouiser Bordeaux – 66ish, wealthy curmudgeon; acerbic but loveable

If the director knows your work, you do not need to prepare a monologue; you will read from the script.  If you’re not sure if the director wants to see a monologue, ask him, at pbgelblum@gmail,com.  If you can’t make either of the audition dates, contact Peter to see if an accommodation can be made.