PLEASE NOTE: All interested actors must complete the audition interest form by CLICKING HERE.
Carrollwood Cultural Center and show director David J. Valdez will hold auditions for Steel Magnolias, adapted by Robert Harling.
Come and keep good company at Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done.
CLICK HERE for show and performance information.
Presented through Dramatists Play Service.
IMPORTANT PRODUCTION DATES:
Auditions:
- Deadline for Virtual Submissions: Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
- In-person Auditions: December 8 & 9, 2024
- Callbacks: Monday, December 9, 2024
Other Important Dates:
- Rehearsals begin Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Technical rehearsals: March 8-13, 2025
- Show dates: March 14-23, 2025
The director seeks six (6) strong, female-presenting actors who “are witty, intelligent, and above all, real.” We encourage racial and ethnic diversity in all casting choices. All roles are open.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
- TRUVY JONES – 40ish. Owner of the beauty shop.
- ANNELLE DUPUY-DESOTO – 19. Beauty shop assistant.
- CLAIREE BELCHER – 66ish. Widow of the former mayor. Grande dame.
- SHELBY EATENTON-LATCHERIE – 25. Prettiest girl in town.
- M’LYNN EATENTON – 50ish. Shelby’s mother. Socially prominent career woman.
- OUISER BOUDREAUX – 66ish. Wealthy curmudgeon. Acerbic but loveable.
TO SIGN-UP TO AUDITION:
- All interested actors must complete the audition interest form by CLICKING HERE.
- Option to choose submitting a virtual audition or sign up for an in-person audition.
VIRTUAL SUBMISSIONS:
- Audition: 1-minute monologue or story.
- Submit an unlisted YouTube video on the form and email [email protected]
- Virtual submissions must be received by Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
- Virtual submissions may be invited to a callback on Monday, December 9, if available.
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS:
- Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. or Monday, December 9, 2024 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
- Walk-ins are welcome, or auditioners can indicate their preferred date/time on the Google form.
- Audition: 1-minute monologue or story.
- Those auditioning on Sunday, December 8, 2024 may be invited to a callback on Monday, December 9, if available.
CALLBACKS (if necessary):
- Date: Monday, December 9, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Likely to involve a cold read with a scene partner.
The Center is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage persons of all abilities, races and ethnicities, gender identities and sexualities, and ages to apply for our opportunities. To indicate any need for special services, assistance, or appropriate modifications to participate, please email auditions@carrollwoodcenter.
