GALAXY THEATER COMPANY announces AUDITIONS for their upcoming production, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, by Robert Harling, directed by Caitlin Saucedo and assistant directed by Andrew Brown.

Auditions, callbacks, rehearsals, and performances will be held in the basement of The First Congregational Church of La Grange, located at 100 6th Avenue, La Grange, Illinois 60525.

The entrance to the theater space is located on East Cossitt Avenue. Enter through beige-colored, windowed, double-doors at the bottom of the stairs/ramp towards the West side of the church. Free covered parking is available in the Public Parking Garage one half block North at 56 6th Avenue.

THE STORY:
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 on the inside. The play is alternately hilarious and touching as it moves from the excitement of Shelby's wedding, to sadness, as friends mourn her loss. The dialogue is sharp and funny, and all six roles are interesting and challenging. "The funniest show to make you cry."

CAST OF CHARACTERS:
TRUVY JONES (F/mid-30s-40s): Shop Owner. She is vivacious, witty, warm, and generous. She's the family breadwinner and takes great pride in her business. Dispenses advice with lots of hairspray. She is a gossiper and loves to be in everyone's personal affairs.

ANNELLE DuPUP-DeSOTO (F/late-teens-mid-20s): Truvy's assistant. Naïve, sweet, confused and strong enough to keep going no matter what life throws at her. Annelle moves from unsure to wild to wildly religious over the course of the play.

CLAIREE BELCHER (F/late-50's-60's): Widow of former mayor. Grand dame, elegant, sophisticated, self-assured, and a true beauty. She has a smart mouth and sweet tooth. Wicked sense of humor. Ouiser's best friend.

SHELBY EATENTON-LATCHERIE (F/early-20s): The prettiest girl in town, loves the color pink. Strong-willed, passionate and determined to grab hold of all of life's experiences. She has a very youthful feel to her, almost described as child-like.

M'LYNN EATENTON (F/early 40s-early 50s): Shelby's mother. Always knows what's best, stubborn, and loves fully and fiercely. Her main priority would be her daughter, Shelby. On the surface, she is seen as strong and collective, but deep down she is fragile. She is the heart piece of the play.

OUISER BOUDREAUX (F/late 50s-60s): (Pronounced "Weezer") Wealthy, curmudgeon, tough, and eccentric. She is seen as bitter and annoyed most of the time. In her life, the things she values the most are her dog, Rhett, and her property.

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