AUDITIONS for Steel Magnolias at THTC
Liz Curtis
Town Hall Theatre (3535 School Street, Lafayette, CA) is holding auditions for Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling! Directed by Richard Perez
Performance Dates: September 10th-October 3rd 2026
Rehearsals begin: July 27, 2026
Set in a lively beauty salon in northwestern Louisiana, Steel Magnolias proves that gossip, grit, and grace go hand in hand. Over the span of three years, six unforgettable women gather regularly for hair appointments and heart-to-hearts, sharing triumphs, heartbreaks, and plenty of laughs along the way. As life throws its toughest curveballs, these women lean on one another with humor, honesty, and fierce devotion. By turns hilarious and deeply moving, this beloved play is a joyful tribute to resilience, friendship, and the extraordinary bonds between women.
Non-AEA only. These are volunteer positions. Town Hall Theatre offers a daily per diem of $10 available to Actors as a courtesy to defray some of the Actor’s out-of-pocket costs, meals and other expenses which may be incurred on days of Actor’s participation. The maximum allocation of per diem amount to be distributed is $400.
WHAT TO PREPARE: Please come prepared with your favorite monologue performed with your best Louisiana accent.
Auditions (by appointment): Saturday, April 18th 9:00am-12:00pm. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E45A4A828AA8-63334627-steel#/. Callbacks (by invitation): April 25th, 9am-12pm
AVAILABLE ROLES:
TRUVY JONES—40ish. Owner of the beauty shop. Lovable gossip.
ANNELLE DUPUY-DESOTO—19. Beauty shop assistant. Quirky and shy. Bible-loving.
CLAIREE BELCHER—66ish. Widow of former mayor. Grande dame.
SHELBY EATENTON-LATCHERIE—25. Prettiest girl in town.
M’LYNN EATENTON—50ish. Shelby’s mother. Socially prominent career woman.
OUISER (“Weezer”) BOUDREAUX—66ish. Wealthy curmudgeon. Acerbic but lovable.
For additional information feel free to contact Morgan Dayley at morgan...@townhalltheatre.com or the director at richp...@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!
Director of Community Experience
3535 School Street
Lafayette, CA 94549
