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  Elmwood Auditorium

  “Steel Magnolias”By Robert HarlingDirected by Matt HollandElmwood Auditorium, 31 Aikmans Road, MerivaleOn stage 1 to 10 OctoberThe PlaySet in Truvy's beauty salon in the small town of Chinquapin, Louisiana, Steel Magnolias follows six sharp, funny, fiercely loyal women across roughly two and a half years of laughter, gossip, weddings, heartbreak and everything in between. What begins as bright salon banter (frosting and streaking, small-town scandal, who's marrying whom) deepens into one of the most moving portraits of friendship and mother-daughter love in modern theatre. It is very funny right up until it breaks your heart, and then it makes you laugh again. Robert Harling wrote it in memory of his sister, and its warmth and wit have made it a beloved staple of stage and screen. This is a genuine ensemble piece with six wonderful roles, no small parts, and a real gift for actors who love playing off one another.AuditionsYou will be required to present a monologue of your choice, up to 3 mins. Scripts for a cold read will be available in the foyer prior to your audition.Please arrive 10 mins before your audition time to fill in the form and review the script provided.If you want to audition but are not available on 18th July, please contact us for alternative arrangements.Character Descriptions (Ages are an indication only)Truvy Jones (40s to 50s). Owner of the salon and the warm heart of the town: generous, quick-witted, and endlessly welcoming. She runs the place, works on hair live throughout the show, and holds the group together. Comic warmth essential. Being comfortable working on hair on stage is a real plus.Annelle Dupuy-Desoto (late teens to 20s). Truvy's nervous new assistant, fresh out of school and new in town. Her journey runs from shy newcomer to a warm devout member of the group. Should read young, plays both comedy and sincerity.Clairee Belcher (60s to 70s). Widow of the former mayor, a grande dame with impeccable poise and a wicked sense of humour. One half of the show's great comic double act. Crisp comic timing requiredShelby Eatenton-Latcherie (20s). The prettiest girl in town, a young bride at the centre of the play's emotional arc. Warmth, spirit and real emotional range required, including a demanding health episode on stage. Cast as M'Lynn's daughter.M'Lynn Eatenton (late 40s to 50s). Shelby's mother: a socially prominent, capable career woman holding her family together.Ouiser Boudreaux (60s to 70s), pronounced "Weezer". A wealthy, gloriously grumpy curmudgeon, acerbic on the surface, loveable underneath. The other half of the comic double act, with some physical comedy as well. Big personality and sharp timing.Contact/text Matt on 027 260 9970 or matthew@hollands.net.nz for further information if required.

  “Steel Magnolias”

  By Robert Harling

  
  

  Directed by Matt Holland

  Elmwood Auditorium, 31 Aikmans Road, Merivale

  
  

  On stage 1 to 10 October

  
  

  The Play

  Set in Truvy's beauty salon in the small town of Chinquapin, Louisiana, Steel Magnolias follows six sharp, funny, fiercely loyal women across roughly two and a half years of laughter, gossip, weddings, heartbreak and everything in between. What begins as bright salon banter (frosting and streaking, small-town scandal, who's marrying whom) deepens into one of the most moving portraits of friendship and mother-daughter love in modern theatre. It is very funny right up until it breaks your heart, and then it makes you laugh again. Robert Harling wrote it in memory of his sister, and its warmth and wit have made it a beloved staple of stage and screen. This is a genuine ensemble piece with six wonderful roles, no small parts, and a real gift for actors who love playing off one another.

  
  

  Auditions

  You will be required to present a monologue of your choice, up to 3 mins. Scripts for a cold read will be available in the foyer prior to your audition.

  
  

  Please arrive 10 mins before your audition time to fill in the form and review the script provided.

  
  

  If you want to audition but are not available on 18th July, please contact us for alternative arrangements.

  
  

  
  

  Character Descriptions (Ages are an indication only)

  
  

  Truvy Jones (40s to 50s). Owner of the salon and the warm heart of the town: generous, quick-witted, and endlessly welcoming. She runs the place, works on hair live throughout the show, and holds the group together. Comic warmth essential. Being comfortable working on hair on stage is a real plus.

  
  

  Annelle Dupuy-Desoto (late teens to 20s). Truvy's nervous new assistant, fresh out of school and new in town. Her journey runs from shy newcomer to a warm devout member of the group. Should read young, plays both comedy and sincerity.

  
  

  Clairee Belcher (60s to 70s). Widow of the former mayor, a grande dame with impeccable poise and a wicked sense of humour. One half of the show's great comic double act. Crisp comic timing required

  
  

  Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie (20s). The prettiest girl in town, a young bride at the centre of the play's emotional arc. Warmth, spirit and real emotional range required, including a demanding health episode on stage. Cast as M'Lynn's daughter.

  
  

  M'Lynn Eatenton (late 40s to 50s). Shelby's mother: a socially prominent, capable career woman holding her family together.

  
  

  Ouiser Boudreaux (60s to 70s), pronounced "Weezer". A wealthy, gloriously grumpy curmudgeon, acerbic on the surface, loveable underneath. The other half of the comic double act, with some physical comedy as well. Big personality and sharp timing.

  
  

  
  

  Contact/text Matt on 027 260 9970 or matthew@hollands.net.nz for further information if required.

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