Steel Magnolias
by Meteor Theatre
Aug. 14
Truvy’s salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, is a gathering place and sanctuary for a closeknit group of women from the neighborhood.
Recently widowed Clairee is adjusting to life without her husband, who was the town’s former mayor. Ouiser, a wealthy curmudgeon, finds any excuse to bicker and complain. Truvy has hired young Annelle just in time to get Shelby and her mother, M’Lynn, ready for Shelby’s wedding later that day, and the women’s excitement fills the beauty shop with gossip, warmth and familiarity.
When the normally friendly Shelby suddenly becomes cranky, everyone realizes her blood sugar has dropped, and the women fuss over her and give her juice until she’s recovered. Shelby’s health is fragile because she’s diabetic, which makes M’Lynn worry about her daughter’s choices and the physical toll Shelby’s body may not be able to bear.
Over the next few years, as Clairee fills the void left by her husband’s death, Annelle embraces life in Chinquapin and Ouiser strikes up a new friendship, Truvy’s salon remains at the center of their lives and becomes an oasis when tragedy strikes.
Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling Audition Information
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 6 p.m.
Meteor Theatre is looking for a powerhouse ensemble to step into the salty, sweet – and bittersweet – world of Steel Magnolias for an October - November 2025 production. Casting will include in person and video submission options (see below). All ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this diverse range of female-identifying roles. Details on character breakdown below.
All actors should be available Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings 6:00pm-10:00pm beginning September 2, 2025, with technical rehearsals the week of October 13 for an October 17 opening. Rehearsals and performances will take place at Meteor Theatre, 603 US 290 in Dripping Springs.
Link to location map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZMa8YUjwHZhUfidr9
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Rachael Koske, Director
Hannah Olsen, Assistant Director
Norah Martin, Producer
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Contemporary comic or serio-comic monologue under 1 minute in length
Please confirm availability for all rehearsal and performance dates in 2025:
SEPT 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
OCT 2, 7, 9, 13 (TBD), 14, 15, 16
PERFORMANCES
October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
November 1, 2, 7, 8
SETTING
A beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, in the 1980s.
CHARACTERS
Truvy, the owner of a beauty salon
Annelle, Truvy’s assistant in the salon
Clairee, the grande dame widow of the former mayor
M’Lynn, a socially prominent career woman
Shelby, M’Lynn’s daughter and bride-to-be
Ouiser, a wealthy curmudgeon
Questions? Email us at meteortheatreproduction@gmail.com.
