Join the cast of MBTC’s production of Steel Magnolias!
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 steel magnolias: southern belles who are flowery on the outside, but tough as steel inside.
The dialogue is sharp and funny which makes all six roles interesting and challenging.
Directed by Gary Farmer-Trickett
Audition Notice
Auditions for Moreton Bay Theatre Company’s production of Steel Magnolias will be held on Saturday, 13 March — from 9am — at NeverLand Theatre in North Lakes.
Audition slots are by appointment, only. To book an audition slot, please complete the Audition Form at the bottom of this page.
Performance Season
12 performances between 4—20 June, 2021:
Weekend 1
- Friday, 4 June — 7:30pm
- Saturday, 5 June — 2pm
- Saturday, 5 June — 7:30pm
- Sunday, 6 June — 6pm
Weekend 2
- Friday, 11 June — 7:30pm
- Saturday, 12 June — 2pm
- Saturday, 12 June — 7:30pm
- Sunday, 13 June — 6pm
Weekend 3
- Friday, 18 June — 7:30pm
- Saturday, 19 June — 2pm
- Saturday, 19 June — 7:30pm
- Sunday, 20 June — 6pm
Please note call times for all performances are 90 minutes before the scheduled performance time.
Rehearsal Days
- Monday — 7 to 9:30pm
- Wednesday — 7 to 9:30pm
- Sunday — 9am to 12:30pm
Rehearsals commence [TBC]. It is expected additional rehearsals will be scheduled towards the production’s opening weekend (e.g. Tech Week). A detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided to successful auditionees.
All rehearsals are held at NeverLand Theatre, unless otherwise informed in advance by the Production Manager.
Audition Format
Auditionees are asked to present the following:
1. A monologue from a play similar to Steel Magnolias.
Please prepare a 2-minute excerpt which showcases your story-telling ability as an actor. You should select an excerpt from the comedy-drama repertoire, but not from Steel Magnolias.
A Southern U.S. accent is strongly encouraged.
2. A cold read from the script of Steel Magnolias.
A Southern U.S. accent is strongly encouraged.
Available Roles
Truvy Jones
Owns the beauty shop. Dispenses advice with lots of hairspray. Aged 35+.
Annelle Dupuy-Desoto
Newly hired Beauty Shop assistant. Aged 18-25.
Clairee Belcher
Widow of former mayor Grand dame. Aged 55+.
Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie
Prettiest Girl in Town. Aged 20-25.
M’Lynn Eatenton
Shelby’s mother. Socially prominent career women. Aged 45+.
Ouiser “Weezer” Boudreaux
Wealthy curmudgeon. Acerbic but loveable. Aged 60+.