Steel Magnolias Audio Drama (COMPLETE)

[Jay C]

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


Running time: 43:37


Running time: 22:13


Running time: 33:44


Running time: 23:35

Reel 1
Reel 2



Thank you to everyone who worked hard on this project and to all who tuned in and listened! =D

[Mrwest16]

Almost done listening, I'll make some comments later.

[AderuMoro]

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]

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]

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]

Thanks a lot girls, glad you enjoyed it.^^ Now I wonder how the other four will react...

[Pixelespace]

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]

Just listened to it again... that ending scene is a hoot!

[Jay C]

Yep. I loved mixing that ending scene.^^

KILL RHETT! KILL!

[MagonBarca]

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.