In a small Louisiana beauty salon, a group of strong-willed women share laughter, tears, and enduring friendship. Through sharp humor and heart felt honesty, Steel Magnolias captures the strength of community and their resilience of the human spirit in the face of life’s joys and sorrows. (PG)

When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Where: First Christian Church, Irving South - 114 W Grauwyler Rd, Irving, TX 75061

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Callbacks: If needed, will be announced later

Credits

By Robert Harling

Production Crew

Directed by Stacy Ingram

Audition Details

• Email shakespeareguild@aol.com with your contact information to request an audition appointment
• Cold readings from the script
• Please bring a printed headshot and résumé

Facebook Group: Join the SSG Auditions Facebook Group for updates, sides, and casting announcements. We will contact you directly only for callbacks or casting offers.

Compensation for Non-Equity Actors

• $75 stipend for non-Equity actors
• Additional $25 bonus for SSG Actor Ensemble Members; Must have performed in at least 10 SSG productions
• Two complimentary opening weekend tickets, subject to availability
• Actor’s Pass: Free admission to opening weekends of future SSG shows for one year, non-transferable; subject to availability
• Cast members must participate in strike to receive their stipend

Equity Actors: We are currently unable to offer Equity contracts.

COVID-19 Policy

Health & Safety: Precautions may include mask-wearing or other measures as needed to protect the cast from illness.

Tentative Rehearsals & Performances Calendar

Rehearsals

• Begin June 15
• Sundays - Thursdays at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Rehearsals will begin in Irving and later move to our new theatre on Decatur Avenue
• Please have a flexible evening and weekend schedule at least four weeks before tech week
• All conflicts must be disclosed before casting; added conflicts afterward may result in recasting

Performances

• Must be available for all performances and possible add on performance
• Friday, August 7 at 8:00 PM
• Saturday, August 8 at 2:00 PM
• Saturday, August 8 at 8:00 PM
• Sunday, August 9 at 2:00 PM
• Thursday, August 13 at 7:30 PM
• Friday, August 14 at 8:00 PM
• Saturday, August 15 at 2:00 PM
• Saturday, August 15 at 8:00 PM
• Sunday, August 16 at 2:00 PM
• Possible Add on Performance:Tuesday, August 11 at 7:30 PM

Characters

SSG maintains a safe and respectful environment, bullying or discrimination will not be tolerated.

The role of Truvy Jones has been precast.

All other roles are available.

Author’s Note: The women in this play are witty, intelligent, and above all, real characters. They in no way, shape or form are meant to be portrayed as cartoons or caricatures.

Annelle Dupuy-Desoto
Lead
Female
Young Adult

Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie
Lead
Female
Young Adult

M’Lynn Eatenton
Lead
Female
Adult

Ouiser Boudreaux
Lead
Female
Mature Adult

Clairee Belcher
Lead
Female
Mature Adult