April 10 – 26, 2026

By Robert Harling

Directed by Karen Cody

A warm and poignant story of friendship, resilience, and humor among six strong southern women who gather regularly at a small-town beauty salon. Equal parts laughter and heart, this play celebrates the bonds that carry us through life’s highs and lows.

Audition & Callback dates

Auditions:

• Friday January 30th, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Saturday January 31st, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

CALLBACKS:

• Sunday February 1st, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

SIGN UP & REQUIREMENTS

Sign Up for a slot:   HERE

Actors should bring a physical copy of their headshot and resume, and prepare a 1 to 2 minute monologue that showcases their best work.

If you are unavailable for an in-person audition, you may submit a video audition. Email casting@rentoncivictheatre.org for instructions. Video submissions will be due no later than Saturday, January 31st at 12:00pm. Any videos submitted after that can will unfortunately not be in consideration.

ROLES

• TRUVY JONES – female-presenting, 30’s-50’s. Owner of the beauty shop. Feisty, wisecracking, and outspoken, she offers hairspray with a hefty dose of advice. (Ability to style hair a plus.)
• ANNELLE DUPUY-DESOTO – female-presenting, 20’s. Beauty shop assistant. Unsure and timid at the beginning of the play but becomes outspoken. (Ability to style hair is a plus.)
• CLAIREE BELCHER – female-presenting, 60’s-70’s. Widow of former mayor. A Grande Dame who is elegant, sophisticated, intelligent, and witty.
• SHELBY EATENTON-LATCHERIE – female-presenting, 20’s-30’s. Strong-willed and passionate, she loves her mother and the other women but has a stubborn streak.
• M’LYNN EATENTON – female-presenting, 40’s-60’s. Shelby’s mother, a socially prominent career woman who is practical, intelligent, and loving. Passionate and stubborn about her daughter.
• OUISER (pronounced “Weezer”) BOUDREAUX – female-presenting, 50’s-70’s. A wealthy curmudgeon, acerbic but loveable – Southern to the core.