Reading & Auditions
Swan Auditions
Readings and auditions take place at the Swan Theatre. Readings are open to all, members and non-members alike, and provide an excellent opportunity for members to introduce their friends to The Swan and all that we do.
Following a play reading, audition pieces are given out. There are usually 2 audition dates, however if you are unable to make either date you may be able to arrange an alternative with the Director. Auditions are relaxed and fun and rarely involve the learning of an audition piece, although familiarity with it and some characterisation are expected. You will be informed as soon as possible if you have been successful in securing a part, usually once the whole play is cast.
It is not Swan policy to telephone people and invite them to audition so, if you would like to be in a show, please do come along to the reading and the auditions.
The rehearsal period is approximately 8 weeks of 2-3 rehearsals per week, although this may increase over the 2 weeks and the weekend preceding performance.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling – the Swan’s September production
If you are unable to attend the reading or auditions, but would like to be considered for a part, please let me know, so that alternative arrangements can be made.
Step into Truvy’s home beauty parlour in the fictional town of Chinquapin, in 1980s Louisiana. Here a group of strong women meet regularly to get their hair done, their nails manicured and catch up on local gossip and exchange life stories. Those of you who are familiar with the 1989 movie of the same name may not know that this is a play offering some amazing roles purely for the ladies.
There are 6 parts, pretty much equal in size, all offering great opportunities to show off your performing prowess .
Casting:
The characters in the play are as follows (The ages are a rough guide but I’m not too concerned as long as they are believable)
- Truvy Jones, owner of the beauty parlour (mid 30s to mid 50s)
- Annelle Dupuy-Desoto, beauty parlour apprentice (late teens to early 30s)
- Clairee Belcher, local celebrity and philanthropist, elegant and sophisticated (late 50s to early 70s)
- Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, the prettiest girl in town (20s to early 30s)
- M’Lynn Eatenton, Shelby’s mother, socially prominent career woman (50s to 60s)
- Ouiser Boudreaux, wealthy curmudgeon, acerbic but loveable (late 50s to early 70s)
If you’d like any more information beforehand, please feel free to email me: robertgraydon@btinternet.com or give me a call 07966 288484.
Please come along to the reading. If you can’t make either audition date or would like to contact me beforehand to discuss further, please email me.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Robert x