Big Noise Theatre announces auditions for STEEL MAGNOLIAS! This play is set inside Truvy's beauty salon in Louisiana, where all the ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town's rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I'm not crazy, I've just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M'Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a "good ole boy."

Directed by: Heather Currie

Audition Dates: October 8 and 9, 2018 at 7:00 PM
Callbacks: If necessary, October 11, 2018 at 7:00 PM.

Location: St. Stephens Church, 1280 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 - There is a large parking lot at the back of the church for you to park. One of the doors back there will have a sign marking the entrance to our audition space.

Pay: Big Noise Theatre's new ticket policy offers performers two options: traditional comps or a commission on tickets sold. More details available at auditions.

Character Breakdown:
Truvy Jones (age 35-45) - Owns the beauty shop. Vivacious. Dispenses advice with lots of hairspray.

Annelle Dupup-Desoto (age 18-24) - Newly hired assistant. Moves from unsure to wild to religious.

Clairee Belcher (age 55 to late 60's) - Widow of former mayor. A grand dame. Elegant, sophisticated and a true beauty

Shelby Eatenton‐Latcherie (age 19) - Prettiest girl in town. Loves pink. Strong willed, passionate. 



M'Lynn Eatenton (age 40's or 50's) - Shelby's mother. Always knows what's best. Strong, stubborn and the heart of the piece.

Ouiser Boudreaux (age 55 to late 60's) - A wealthy curmudgeon. Tough, eccentric character.

Big Noise Theatre is committed to diversity and encourages all its staff to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Big Noise Theatre encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. No phone calls, please.

All auditions may be recorded on video. Expect to stay for a short time past your chosen time slot.