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Jay C
05-16-2009, 06:12 PM
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Chinquapin Parish, Louisiana, 1987. Revolving around a small beauty shop, six bosom buddies gather regularly. There’s Truvy, the owner of the salon and an outspoken, wise-cracker, who dispenses shampoo and free advice. Her eager new assistant, Annelle, who isn’t sure whether or not she’s still married. Ouiser, the town’s rich curmudgeon. Clairee, an eccentric millionaire. M’Lynn, the local social leader and prominent business woman. And her daughter Shelby, who’s about to marry a good ‘ol Southern hunk of a lawyer. But their lives change when Shelby becomes pregnant, despite the fact that her diabetes could make childbirth life-threatening. Terrified and angry at the possibility of losing her only daughter, M’Lynn looks to her four closest friends for strength and laughter as she battles her deepest fears of death in order to join Shelby in celebrating the miracle of new life. Filled with humor and heartbreak, these “Steel Magnolias” tell a story of life, love, loss, and how in even the worst of times, friendship and laughter are the best medicines.

Steel Magnolias was originally produced Off-Broadway, opening at the WPA Theatre on March 28, 1987. It was later adapted into a movie starring Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley Maclaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, and Julia Roberts. The play remains popular today with frequent productions throughout the United States, in regional theatres and high schools.

I fell in love with this play and making a radioplay rendition of it has been a real treat. I couldn’t have asked for a better cast, I love every single member, and I hope you enjoy what I’ve put together. Constructive criticism is always welcome, I’m always looking to make my productions better. Thank you to all and enjoy Steel Magnolias!

This is a non-profit production, meant entirely for entertainment. All rights to Steel Magnolias go to Robert Harling, the WPA Theatre, Dramatists Play Service, and Columbia Pictures.

CAST:
Truvy Jones: Trollitrade
Annelle Dupuy-Desoto: mongtsatsa (Acts 1-3)/Andieluca (Act 4)
Clairee Belcher: mippa (Acts 1-2)/fairuza (Acts 3-4)
Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie: AderuMoro
M’Lynn Eatenton: decemberxrain
Ouiser Boudreaux: C.C. Petersen (Pixelespace)
Radio DJ: tiggeroo

DIRECTING AND MIXING:
Jay C

PROGRAMS AND SFX:
Adobe Audition
Paint.NET
Soundsnap.com
Sounddogs.com
Soundjay.com

MUSIC:
"Steel Magnolias" by Georges Delerue
"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee
"Deck the Halls (Acoustic Arrangement)" by Anonymous
"It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" by Bing Crosby
"Here Comes Santa Claus" by Elvis Presley
"For Unto Us a Child is Born" by The London Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus
"Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody" by David Lee Roth
"Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
"9 to 5" by Dolly Parton
"The Girl Gets Around" by Sammy Hagar
"Let's Hear it for the Boy" by Deniece Williams
"Headed for a Heartbreak" by Winger
"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton
"Material Girl" by Madonna
"Heaven" by Warrant
"Hawaii 5-0 Theme" by Morton Stevens
"Heaven is a Place on Earth" by Belinda Carlisle
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears
"Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
"GB's Theme" by Dohatsuten


WARNING:
Mild Language
Sexual & Crude Humor

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Running time: 43:37

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Running time: 22:13

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Running time: 33:44

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Running time: 23:35


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Reel 1 (http://www.4shared.com/audio/u9F6WEIG/Steel_Magnolias_Bloopers_1.html)
Reel 2 (http://www.4shared.com/audio/-XgnAih7/Steel_Magnolias_Bloopers_2.html)

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Thank you to everyone who worked hard on this project and to all who tuned in and listened! =D
Mrwest16
05-16-2009, 06:59 PM
Almost done listening, I'll make some comments later.
AderuMoro
05-16-2009, 08:28 PM
I'm listening to the bloopers first just 'cause I know it'd be shorter, hahaha. Mechanical stuff like fridges and fans always turn on at the most inopportune moment XD;

HAHAHAHA. "Grayhunmaghiowohaglhblashggathag!!" "There, she's makin' some sense now." Oh wow. That made me laugh. Haha.

Oh god that juice part. Haha. That was genius.

Hahhaa. Hoo boy that was enjoyable. Now on to listen to the actual thing. Wee!!
AderuMoro
05-16-2009, 09:18 PM
Wow, that was so long! You did a great job mixing it, JC! It really does sound like we're all in the same room ^_^ The sound effects and background work really well.

I hate to be so general, but I think everyone came off really well. I just...blah. It's so great! I'm proud to be part of this ^_^
mongtsatsa
05-17-2009, 06:37 AM
Aww, this was really great! 8D The acting felt really natural all around from everyone, and I can hear the character chemistry just going all around, especially when they're talking about the juice, the pink colors...you know. XD They really make the play come to life~
Jay C
05-28-2009, 07:30 PM
Thanks a lot girls, glad you enjoyed it.^^ Now I wonder how the other four will react...:???:
Pixelespace
05-30-2009, 07:21 PM
I think it is nicely mixed and we all did a wonderful job! Loved listening to it -- and the other ladies did fine (please don't call us girls -- speaking for myself, I think we're all old enough to be called ladies, neh?)

What I loved most about listening is that the flow was so smooth between the ladies' lines. I could really feel like I was in that little beauty shop. ;)

thanks for everybody's hard work! It's a pleasure to do this play with y'all.
Pixelespace
05-30-2009, 07:38 PM
Just listened to it again... that ending scene is a hoot!
Jay C
06-06-2009, 02:09 AM
Yep. I loved mixing that ending scene.^^

KILL RHETT! KILL!
MagonBarca
06-06-2009, 05:16 PM
Wow! I finally got around to listening to this thing, and I must say that I am impressed! Everything felt so seamless. It really did feel like I was listening to a bunch of real ladies talking together in a beauty shop. The voices were all distinct, which is important. And the atmosphere you created with the sound effects was just right. I didn't feel like it was overpowering at all.

I look forward to the future installments. Well done, everyone.
Jay C
06-10-2009, 10:14 PM
Giving this a bit of a bump since it's still relatively new. Have yet to hear from two of the cast members on this. O_o
Jay C
08-25-2009, 12:28 AM
Just to let ya'll know, Act Two is coming along nicely. I'm just waiting on a couple other things to be finished, and it should be up in a matter of weeks. Thanks to all who tune it to listen.^^
Pixelespace
08-25-2009, 04:43 PM
Looking forward to hearing it... I can't wait to reprise my character in the next act.

;)
lisamcguinness
10-10-2009, 06:55 PM
Hi, waiting with anticipation for Act2. Any sign of it?:)
Jay C
12-11-2009, 08:25 PM
Act Two is up ladies and gents! Enjoy! And Happy Holidays!^^
Mrwest16
12-11-2009, 08:40 PM
I'll probably check this out a little later. :)
decemberxrain
12-12-2009, 02:04 AM
Wow, I absolutely agree. The acting was fantastic. It was all so natural and carefree. Not overdone. Well done, ladies! :D
AderuMoro
12-14-2009, 06:08 PM
Haha, I just listened to the bloopers XD I'm just about to start listening to the actual second act now... post comments in a mo :P
AderuMoro
12-14-2009, 06:32 PM
Woo, just in time for Christmas! Rocking Around the Christmas Tree made me laugh when it came up on the radio, haha. That confrontation between Shelby and her ma sounded great XD

Clairee made me laugh with her "my face still looks old."

Awesome job on the editing, JC!
LightningBolt
12-24-2009, 07:41 PM
JCTrance19, I've listened to both Act I and II thus far, and have to say that the mixing, cast, music, SFX, etc are excelent thus far! It's very easy to get pulled into this story and want to hear more. Can't wait for act III! Congradulations to the cast! You all sounded so real and believable. The mic qualities were consistent and did not disappoint. The only suggestion I would make is to shorten the introductory song. It's pretty, but people want to begin listening to the actual radio drama sooner. Keep up the great work!
Jay C
12-27-2009, 04:51 PM
JCTrance19, I've listened to both Act I and II thus far, and have to say that the mixing, cast, music, SFX, etc are excelent thus far! It's very easy to get pulled into this story and want to hear more. Can't wait for act III! Congradulations to the cast! You all sounded so real and believable. The mic qualities were consistent and did not disappoint. The only suggestion I would make is to shorten the introductory song. It's pretty, but people want to begin listening to the actual radio drama sooner. Keep up the great work!

Thank you, LightningBolt. I'm glad you're enjoying it and will stay tun ed for the last two installments. And I can understand what you mean about the opening song being a bit lengthy, but I made that choice based on a survey I took about how people felt about opening songs. An about 70% said they preferred an opening song that didn't exceed 2 minutes, like an overture to a musical in a way. Sure, they're lengthy, but they set the tone for the play. So... yeah, I made that choice based on majority. *shrug* I guess you're part of the 30% that wants to cut to the chase. XD But you can just skip ahead 2 minutes from the start if the opening annoys you too much. XD Thanks again!
LightningBolt
12-28-2009, 01:55 PM
True true. No, it didn't annoy me t that much. I was just making a suggestion. :)Keep up the great work!
Jay C
01-06-2010, 03:04 PM
I have yet to hear from four other cast members about this. XD Also, the third act script will be sent out shortly. :3
Jay C
03-29-2010, 11:43 PM
Just to let ya'll know, Act 3 is about 3/4 of the way through. Still waiting on some lines, but hopefully that won't put me too much behind schedule. Thank ya'll for staying tuned!
Jay C
04-24-2010, 09:05 PM
Unfortunately, the project has hit a road block due to an unexpected recast I must do. If any of you are interested, please look in the audition thread.
Jay C
07-22-2010, 05:40 PM
And finally! Act Three is up and ready for your listening pleasure! Bloopers will be up sometime this weekend. Thank you all for your hard work and thanks to those for tuning in!
AderuMoro
07-25-2010, 04:24 AM
Haha, as usual I'm listening to the bloopers before the actual thing. Haha, how long ago did Act 2 come out? 'Cause now I hear Scilla, Relica, and Marin all together... Oh, trolli's laughs, haha.

YOU PUT IN A "THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!" HAHAHAAAA... ahhh... oh good one. *claps* "Shelby's been going emo. Woo! Yeah!" Aww it's too bad I don't get any bloopers as hilarious as these when I'm recording for Proof.

Okay now onto the actual thing.

I love the music choice in the background. I like how the song says "gigolo" before everyone laughs, haha. I kinda giggled when Ouiser said "I'm having an affair with a ... BENZ..." ho ho ho. Right anyway.

Ahh, the whole thing about Shelby's dialysis is awesome. Fairuza as Clairee sounds great!

Aww, and that ending song is great <3 Can't wait until the last part!!! EE!
LightningBolt
07-29-2010, 07:01 PM
I just wanted to drop a quick note and say that this episode was done extremely well. I loved the scene between Shelbey and her mother. That was such an emotional scene and the tention was built up very nicely. Can't wait till the next ep.
Jay C
08-03-2010, 11:45 PM
Just bumping this up, so any cast members who haven't seen it can, and that the final episode script has been sent out. Thank you all for tuning in!
Jay C
11-13-2010, 11:47 PM
Files had been down for a time, but they are back up for your listening pleasure. Thanks to all who tune in. The final episode is slowly coming to completion.
Jay C
09-14-2011, 10:39 PM
And the Steel Magnolias Audio Drama is FINISHED ladies and gents! =D
Pixelespace
09-15-2011, 04:14 AM
It has been my great pleasure to work on this project!

Thanks for the opportunity to take part and good job to all!

;)
decemberxrain
09-15-2011, 11:45 PM
I have to say that when I listened to this, I almost cried. It might've been because of the awesome acting that my fellow cast members provided or because I'm just so sad to see this project go but either way, what a stunning end to this lond running project. I'm so proud of everyone and especially you, JC, for putting up with all of us. :) Than k you for sticking with this projec