🎭 Stolen Shakespeare Guild Audition Notice
Steel Magnolis
by Robert Harling
Directed by Stacy Ingram
Performance Dates: August 7 – 16, 2026
Audition Information
When & Where:
- Tuesday, April 21st starting at 7:00 P.M.
📍 First Christian Church, Irving South – 114 West Grauwyler Rd, Irving, TX 75061
Auditions are by appointment only.
How to Schedule an Audition
Email shakespeareguild@aol.comwith your contact information to request an audition appointment.
What to Prepare
- Acting Audition: Cold readings from the script.
- Materials: Please bring a printed headshot and résumé.
Additional Informatio
- Callbacks: If needed, callbacks will be announced later.
- 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)
Equity Actors: We are currently unable to offer Equitycontracts.
Important Notes Before Auditioning
- 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.
- SSG maintains a safe and respectful environment, bullying or discrimination will not be tolerated.
- Cast members must participate in strike to receive their stipend.
- Health & Safety: Precautions may include mask-wearing or other measures as needed to protect the cast from illness.
· ***Must be available for all performances and possible add onperformance.***
About the Show
In a small Louisiana beauty salon, agroup of strong-willed women share laughter, tears, and enduring friendship.Through sharp humor and heart felt honesty, Steel Magnolias capturesthe strength of community and their resilience of the human spirit in the faceof life’s joys and sorrows. (PG)
Characters
The role of Truvy Jones has been precast.
All other roles are available.
Annelle Dupuy-Desoto: Gender (Female) / Playing Age (YoungAdult) / Role Size (Lead)
Shelby Eatenton: Latcherie: Gender (Female) / Playing Age(Young Adult) / Role Size (Lead)
M’Lynn Eatenton: Gender (Female) / Playing Age (Adult) /Role Size (Lead)
Ouiser Boudreaux: Gender (Female) / Playing Age (MatureAdult) / Role Size (Lead)
Clairee Belcher: Gender (Female) / Playing Age (MatureAdult) / Role Size (Lead)
Author’s Note: The women in this play arewitty, intelligent, and above all, real characters. They in no way, shape orform are meant to be portrayed as cartoons or caricatures.
About the Playwright – Robert Harling
Robert Harling, born in Dothan, Alabamaand raised in Natchitoches, Louisiana, is best known as the playwright of SteelMagnolias, inspired by events from his own family life. Originally an actorin New York, Harling wrote the play as a deeply personal tribute, and it hassince become an enduring favorite, produced worldwide in over 20 languages. Helater adapted Steel Magnolias into the acclaimed film starring SallyField, Julia Roberts, and Dolly Parton, filmed on location in Natchitoches.
Performance Schedule
(Friday August 7, 2026, 8:00pm)
(Saturday August 8, 2026, 2:00pm)
(Saturday August 8, 2026, 8:00pm)
(Sunday August 9, 2026, 2:00pm)
(Thursday August 13, 2026, 7:30pm)
(Friday August 14, 2026, 8:00pm)
(Saturday August 15, 2026, 2:00pm)
(Saturday August 15, 2026, 8:00pm)
(Sunday August 16, 2026, 2:00pm)
Possible Add on Performances:
(Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 7:30pm)