GALAXY THEATER COMPANY announces AUDITIONS for their upcoming production of  Steel Magnolias, written by  Robert Harling and directed by  Caitlin Saucedo.

 

Please sign up here for  a time here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AEAC2CAAFDCF8-57550116-galaxy#/

Sides can also be found here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xGtWk12VWyk1bZbSijdQheuVfAxwL7zP/view

 

Auditions, callbacks, rehearsals, and performances will be held at The First Congregational Church of La Grange, located at 100 6th Avenue

  Auditions:         Sunday August 24th- 3pm-7pm

                            Monday August 25th – 6pm-9pm

 

 Callbacks:            Wednesday,  August 27th  (if necessary) 7pm

 

 Read-through: Thursday September 4th- 7pm

 

 Rehearsals:      Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays-7pm-9:30pm,

 

Performances:  Thursday, November  13 and 20 at 7:30 pm

                                    Friday, November 14 and 21 at 7:30 pm

                                    Saturday, November 15 and 22 at 7:30 pm

                                    Sunday, November 16 and 23 at 2:00 pm 

 

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please bring a photo (if possible) for the director, if you do not have one we will take one when you arrive.

 

If you are unable to attend auditions you may send in a video monologue to galaxytheatercompany@gmail.com

 

AUDITION FORM:                                                                            

If possible, please download the Audition Form at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ldp7TdjJYf41VqA0p2s50G_BwzK-TcLu/view?usp=sharing    in advance, fill it out, print it and bring it with you when you attend auditions.

 

THE STORY:

Set in a small town in Louisiana ‐‐ in the time of really big hair ‐‐ six women gather in Truvy's beauty shop for gossip, friendship, and support. These women are true southern belles who are flowery on the outside, but tough as steel on the inside. The play is alternately hilarious and touching as it moves from the excitement of Shelby’s wedding to sadness as friends mourn her loss. The dialogue is sharp and funny, and all six roles are interesting and challenging. "The funniest show to make you cry."

 

THEATER LOCATION:

The entrance to the theater space is located on East Cossitt Avenue. Enter through beige-colored, windowed, double-doors at the bottom of the stairs/ramp on the West side of the church. Free covered parking is available in the Public Parking Garage one half block North at 56 6th Avenue.

 

CAST OF CHARACTERS

All characters have a Southern accent. The play takes place in Louisiana.

 

TRUVY JONES (F/mid-30s-40s): Shop Owner. She is vivacious, witty, warm, and generous. She’s the family breadwinner and takes great pride in her business. Dispenses advice with lots of hairspray.  She is a gossiper and loves to be in everyone’s personal affairs. ( Will need to style hair)

 

ANNELLE DUPUY-DESOTO (F/early-mid-20s): Truvy’s assistant. Naïve, sweet, confused and strong enough to keep going no matter what life throws at her. Annelle moves from unsure to wild to wildly religious over the course of the play. ( Will need to style hair)

 

CLAIREE BELCHER (F/late-50’s-70’s): Widow of former mayor. Grand dame, elegant, sophisticated, self-assured, and a true beauty. She has a smart mouth and sweet tooth. Wicked sense of humor. Ouiser’s best friend.

 

SHELBY EATENTON-LATCHERIE (F/early-20s): The prettiest girl in town, loves the color pink. Strong-willed, passionate and determined to grab hold of all of life’s experiences. She has a very youthful feel to her, almost described as child-like.

 

M'LYNN EATENTON (F/early 40s- 50s): Shelby's mother. Always knows what’s best, stubborn, and loves fully and fiercely. Her main priority would be her daughter, Shelby. On the surface, she is seen as strong and collective, but deep down she is fragile. She is the heart piece of the play.

 

 

OUISER BOUDREAUX (F/late 50s-70s):(Pronounced "Weezer") Wealthy, curmudgeon, tough, and eccentric. She is seen as bitter and annoyed most of the time. In her life, the things she values the most are her dog, Rhett, and her property.

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