ACTORS REQUIRED: 4 Male; 4 Female (plus one audience member role that can be either male or female)Note: Candidates younger than the age range described will be considered by the director.

We are auditioning for four male actors and four female actresses. Actors do not need to bring audition pieces; rather, interested actors should download the audition sides (see the link on the auditions page) and should familiarize themselves with the show’s characters and be able to read in character voices for the audition.

MAGNOLIA DAVIS CAPOTE ‐ Aged Up to 80's, the wealthy matriarch of a Southern family, stern, aloof (Note: The role of Magnolia Davis Capote is played by a man; see the Lou Capote role below)

MAGNOLIA WOODS ‐ 30s to 40's, a granddaughter, genteel, flighty, disturbed.

MAGNOLIA (MAGGIE) ST. LAWRENCE ‐ 20s to 30's, a granddaughter, a faded Broadway star, conceited, wry wit.

MAGNOLIA (NOLIE) FROST ‐ 30s to 40's, a granddaughter, harsh, grouchy, a recluse.

MAGNOLIA (STUMP) SLATTERLY ‐ Late teens to 20's, a granddaughter, pretty, trashy, scheming.

WILL SLATTERLY ‐ Late teens to 20's, Stump's twin; handsome, not too bright; alligators wrestler

BEN PARKER ‐ 40's, a shady lawyer and ladies' man (not necessarily in that order).

LOU(ISIANA) CAPOTE ‐ 50's, Magnolia Capote's son, prissy, a writer (played by the same actor as his mother).

A.J. WATKINS ‐ 40's or older, a good‐ol'‐boy sheriff.

TERRY ‐ The hotel manager; a role to be performed by a member of the audience (male or female). The program will list the past as being played by a "Special Guest Star."

ACTOR REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to memorize lines within the first few weeks of rehearsal.
• Must have excellent comedic timing.
• Must be willing to take direction and pull off the director’s vision for the finished production.
• Must be available for evening/weekend rehearsals; full rehearsal/performance schedule available at auditions.