The Oswego Players’ next offering for the 2026 season is the classic tragicomedy “Steel Magnolias”, which explores the bonds among a group of women in Louisiana in the late 1980s. “Steel Magnolias”, written by Robert Harling and directed by Kevin Colvin will be performed on August 14th, 15th,16th and August 21st, 22nd, 23rd at the Frances Marion Brown Theater near Fort Ontario Park in Oswego, NY. The auditions attracted candidates from far and wide as Carthage, NY to Myrtle Beach, SC. Colvin was spoiled for choice when deciding on the final cast, and he selected Nellica Rave as Truvy, Teagan Brown as Annelle, Tammy Thompson as Clairee, Ramonda Huff as Shelby, Ashalee Caggy as M’Lynn, Rhonda Revette as Ouiser, and Nolan Callaghan as the DJ.

The Oswego Players, in their 88th year of performing multiple shows for the Oswego community, is proud to seek auditions for their August production “Steel Magnolias”. Written by Robert Harling, this acclaimed tragicomedy explores themes of love, loss and female resilience. Directed by Kevin Colvin, the show is set in the late 1980s in a Louisiana home beauty salon and has been performed to critical acclaim around the world since its release in 1987. Auditions will be held from 7pm to 9pm on Tue June 23rd and Wed June 24th at the Frances Marion Brown Theater at 32 Barbara Donahue Drive, Oswego, NY. The audition will be a cold read from the script (see order below). The play features six female roles plus one of any gender who acts as the radio DJ during scene openings.

For 88 years, the Oswego Players have been presenting live theatre performed by your own neighbors – affordable, intimate and only here in Oswego! Not only does this tradition continue in the June performances of “A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody”, but some additional elements truly enhance the community aspects of the Ron Bernas-written show. Performances are 7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays June 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th with Sunday matinees at 2pm on June 21st and 28th.

You know you have a sure-fire hit when acting stalwarts want to participate in a production! The Oswego Players’ June performance of “A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody” features Tammy Thompson and Troy Pepper, who have collectively been involved in community theater for over 30 years. The play, written by Ron Bernas and directed by Kevin Colvin, is a delightful farce featuring plots, sub-plots, bumbling detectives, know-it-all butlers, murder and mayhem designed to entertain audiences of all ages.

The Oswego Players’ June performance of “A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody” features an actor making his stage debut. The play, written by Ron Bernas and directed by Kevin Colvin, is a delightful farce featuring schemes, counter-schemes, murder and mayhem all set in the house of the rich idle Perry couple. Dr Alex Velez, originally from New York City, moved upstate to take up a position in the SUNY Oswego Admissions Office. His interest in community theatre grew after seeing a few local productions and subsequently volunteering at the Oswego Players in front-of-house roles. With a little prod from his friends, he auditioned for this show and was cast as Donald, the boyfriend of the Perry’s ditzy daughter. “This whole process is great,” he said. “It has been a massive learning curve being on stage, but the support provided by the more experienced actors and production staff has been excellent and really calmed my nerves. This is fun!”