Story last updated at 1:49 PM EST on July 5, 2007

CASTING CALLS

'Steel Magnolias'

The Dearborn Recreation Cultural Arts Department is having auditions for "Steel Magnolias" from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and next Friday in the Club Room of the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn.

"Steel Magnolias" is the story of a close-knit group of women at Truvy's Beauty Salon, the unofficial hub of Chinquapin, La., who have lots of time to gossip. Their husbands -- absent, depressed or dead -- have made sure of that. Consequently, visitors to the salon get more than a wash and cut.

There are roles open for six women. Callbacks will be held July 14 in the Fitness & Wellness Room (time will be announced when called).

Rehearsals will generally be from 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Stage technicians also are needed and are encouraged to come to auditions, as well. Performance dates run from Sept. 13-16, with all performances in the center's Studio A.

For more information, call 1-313-943-2190.