january 16-24
steel magnolias
SPONSORED BY: GREYLOCK ENERGY
PLAY – The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.
Approximate Duration: 2 Hours
Ticket Policies
All sales are final. Please double-check the event date(s) selected. There are no refunds or exchanges.
All patrons, including children, must have their own ticket. Vernal Theatre: LIVE cannot permit lap sitters.
All seating is assigned. Purchased ticket is good only for the date and seat specified on the ticket.
Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Patrons arriving after the start of the performance will be seated at the discretion of management. Late-comers may have their seats reassigned.
Shows begin at 7pm for all evening performances, 2pm for matinees (where applicable).
Production Team
Director – Rachel Fuchs
Asst Director – TC George
Stage Manager – Heather Bascom
Costumes – Rebecca Fuchs
Props – Isaac Merrick
Steel Magnolias – January Audition Information
Audition Dates: November 20 & 21
Callbacks November 22 by invitation
Director: Rachel Fuchs
A few things to note:
- Monologues must be memorized and kept to 60 seconds or less. Time limit will be enforced.
- Be prepared to completely fill out the rehearsal calendar at your audition with any and all conflicts that may arise during rehearsal. Be clear on your conflicts. Any conflicts reported after casting may result in a change of role or require withdrawal from the show. (A tentative rehearsal schedule is attached below. Please know that this is subject to change based on need & availability of cast members.)
- Character descriptions can be found HERE.
- Performances are January 16 – 24. There will not be double-casting therefore actors must be available for all performances.
- Do NOT reach out to any member of the production team individually at any time. Email the theatre with any and all questions at vernaltheatre@gmail.com.
AUDITION NOTICES
- Auditions will be held November 20 & 21 from 7p to 9p.
- Callbacks held by invitation November 22.
- Roles are available for women ages 18 and up. All roles are open.
- Email vernaltheatre@gmail.com to sign up for an audition time.
- Prepare a monologue or poem cut to 60 seconds or less. Time limit will be enforced.
- Bring a recent headshot – 4×6 color.
- Be prepared to completely fill out the audition form, including the rehearsal calendar with a list of conflicts between December 1 and January 24.
- All auditions are held at Vernal Theatre: LIVE, located at 40 E Main Street in Vernal.
- Video auditions are accepted. Email vernaltheatre@gmail.com for information on how to submit your audition and what you will need to submit.
We hope you have an enjoyable experience auditioning and if you do not get cast, please come see the show and audition for future productions. We are also looking for people to help on the production team. If this is something you are interested in, please let us know either by emailing the theatre or filling out the Google form below (scroll past the audition info).
Email any questions to vernaltheatre@gmail.com. Do NOT reach out to any production team member individually.
TENTATIVE Rehearsal Schedule attached below. Please know that we are very aware of your time and our own. We will cancel rehearsals if we don’t need them and make sure that your time at the theatre is well-spent. Specific people & groups will only need to come specific days and times. Those will be determined specifically after auditions.
Rehearsal Schedule and Audition Form Download
AUDITION TIPS FOR OUR 2025-2026 SEASON
We had an incredible Season 9 at Vernal Theatre: LIVE and cannot wait for Season 10. Below are a few tips and tricks that will help you prepare for auditions. Enjoy and we’ll see you at auditions!
1. Know the expectations and follow them. Read the notices that are posted – every audition is different and may require different things to be prepared. Come ready and knowing what the director expects you to give.
2. Confidence. It sounds simple but it takes practice. Walk in the door with your held head high. Be wary of shuffling feet. You don’t get sympathy points if you’re nervous, not feeling well, or having a bad day. Leave it outside the door. You are being sized up the minute you walk in, so practice good posture and body language before you arrive. And don’t forget to smile – that’s the lasting impression you want to leave.
3. Personality. Let it shine through!
4. Connection. Make one with the character you’re portraying and the production team. Be memorized on your audition material. Don’t ask who they (the production team) are. Introductions waste time, time you could use for showing off your acting chops. They are there to do their job, just like you’re there to do your job. You are equals. You’re selling, and they’re buying. Treat them with respect and courtesy, and they’ll do the same.
5. Stick to the time limit. If you prepared a monologue or a song, you (usually) get 60 seconds starting from your first line. And 60 seconds is plenty. So as to be respectful of everyone’s time, cut down your monologue or song. Rehearse with a stopwatch to measure how long it is. Then when you get to the audition, you won’t be rushed. And if they cut you off, don’t take it personally. It doesn’t mean you’re bad, it means they need to give everyone else time to show too.
6. Do not reach out to the production team personally. Auditions are nerve-wracking and a lot of work – both for auditioners and the production team. Do not reach out to any member of the production team about auditions in any way – even if they are your friend. If you have questions, contact the theatre.
Want to be involved but don’t want to audition?
Maybe you did theatre in high school or are looking for a creative outlet, maybe your family is auditioning and you want to spend this time with them but don’t feel up to singing and dancing. Maybe you want a shorter time commitment or to learn something new – a Production Team is the spot for you! We are always looking for individuals to participate on our Production Teams. You can be part of a crew or be a leader, there is a spot for you. Just fill out the form linked below or email vernaltheatre@gmail.com to learn about opportunities for upcoming productions. We’d love to have you!
Production team form: https://forms.gle/