Audition for Steel Magnolias

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for a GREAT show! If you’ve auditioned for us before, welcome back! If this is your first time auditioning at GREAT, we’re thrilled to have you! We are in our 27th season and are excited to add new people, new talent, and new voices to our company as well as welcome returning volunteers to our stages! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or you’ve never been on stage before, we encourage you to audition!

BE PART OF THE STORY 

More information about Steel Magnolias auditions will be posted November 1st, and the initial audition will consist of reading for all auditionees. Monologues will be posted online, along with more information about how to prepare so you can be your most confident! 

KEY DATES

Information Session: November 13th from 7-8pm (via Zoom)

Audition Sign Up: Link will be posted November 1st

Auditions:
Located at our Helgeson Learning Lab– 710 Sundial Drive, Waite Park
Wednesday, December 4th (6-9pm) and Saturday, December 7th(10am-3pm)

Callbacks: Saturday, December 11th (10am-3pm)

Cast Meeting: Wednesday, December 13th (6pm – 9pm)

Rehearsals: Every Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday (6-9pm) and some Saturdays (10am-3pm) starting on January 6th. Please note that not everyone is called for every rehearsal.

Tech/Dress Rehearsals: February 24th-27th (5-10pm)

Performances: 

• Friday, February 28th from 6:00p-10:00p (7:30p Performance)
• Saturday, March 1st from 12:30p-4:30p (Hold) (2:00p Performance)
• Saturday, March 1st from 6:00p-10:00p (7:30p Performance)
• Sunday, March 2nd from 12:30p-4:30p (2:00p Performance)
• Friday, March 7th from 6:00p-10:00p (7:30p ASL Performance)
• Saturday, March 8th from 12:30p-4:30p (Hold) (2:00p Performance)
• Saturday, March 8th  from 6:00p-10:00p (7:30p Performance)
• Sunday, March 9th from 12:30p-4:30p (2:00p Performance)
• Friday, March 14th from 6:00p-10:00p (7:30p Performance)
• Saturday, March 15th  from 12:30p-4:30p (Hold) (2:00p Performance)
• Saturday, March 15th  from 6:00p-10:00p (7:30p Performance)
• Sunday, March 16th from 12:30p-4:30p (2:00p Performance)

WHAT TO PREPARE

Character breakdown, what to prepare for auditions, and the link to sign up will be posted two weeks before auditions.

PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Kendra Norton Dando
Scenic & Lighting Designer: Alice Endo
Costume Designer: Jessica Mancini
Sound Designer: Steven Sanders
Properties Manager: Bonnie Bologna