AUDITIONS:

Newport Theatre Arts Center Announces

Steel Magnolias

By Robert Harling

Director: Kathy Paladino

Monday May 4th, 7:00 p.m. (Open Call)

Tuesday May 5th, 7:00 p.m. (Open Call)

Wednesday May 6th, 7:00 p.m. (CALLBACKS BY INVITATION ONLY)

Performances June 26th - July 19th

 

Auditions will consist of cold reading sides from the play (provided at auditions). Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call auditions.

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AUDITION SIDES:  download here

 

A heartfelt Southern drama by Robert Harling set in a small-town Louisiana beauty salon, where a close-knit group of women gather regularly to share laughter, love, and life’s ups and downs. Centered around the strong-willed Shelby, a young woman with diabetes, and her protective mother, M’Lynn, the play explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the strength found in community. As the women face both joyful and heartbreaking moments, their bonds prove unshakable—showing that they are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel.

 

M'Lynn Eatenton- Age: 40s-50s Shelby’s Mother. Socially prominent career woman.

Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie- Age: Mid 20s to early 30s Prettiest Girl in town.

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Truvy Jones- Age: 40s-50s. Owner of the beauty shop.

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Ouiser (Pronounced Weezer) Boudreaux- Age: 60s-70s. Wealthy Curmudgeon. Acerbic, but lovable.

Clairee Belcher- Age: 60s-70s. Widow of former mayor. Grand Dame.

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Annelle Dupuy-Desoto-Age: Early 20s. Beauty Shop Assistant.