I'm looking for a place on the internet where I could download the
full script to the play "Steel Magnolias."  I'm auditioning for a
part, and have ordered a copy, but just received an email from them
stating that I won't get it until december, which will be too late for
me.  A satisfactory answer will provide a place for a FREE download.

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Request for Question Clarification by tar_heel_v-ga on 14 Nov 2002 07:44 PST

Due to copyright laws, finding the script for free will be very
difficult.  Have you checked with your local library to see if they
have a copy?

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Clarification of Question by thekirklands-ga on 14 Nov 2002 08:15 PST

No, I hadn't thought of that, but it is a good idea.  I'd still prefer
to find it somewhere where a fanatic has posted it themself or
something.

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Request for Question Clarification by librariankt-ga on 14 Nov 2002 13:16 PST

Actually, tar heel's suggestion is really good.  I did a cursory
search of the librrary union catalog "WorldCat" and found that more
than 500 libraries have the script, either by itself or in collections
with other plays about women/the South/etc.  If you are affiliated
with a university library or a public library you might be able to get
it either out of that library's collection or from another library via
interlibrary loan (which could be much faster than the mail!).  Tar
heel is also right on the money about copyright law and scripts - you
can be sure that any fan who put the website up would get a cease and
desist pretty quickly from the movie studio.  It's illegal to post the
script!

librariankt

How about renting the video and transcribing it for yourself?  This
would be a project, so maybe you could just use the scene you need for
the audition?

Also, if you know anyone at a high school, they could possibly get you
a script - Some scenes from Steel Magnolias are popular in acting
classes, so you should be able to find at least a few scenes.

The script is available from Amazon for $5.95
and "usually ships in 24 hours."
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0822210789/communitytheater/002-5135555-2652842

This site on the Internet also offers movie scripts for sale,
including Steel Magnolias.
http://www.scriptcity.net/order.html

The script was published in Dramatics magazine
April–May 1988
Published by Dramatists Play Service
http://www.edta.org/publications/script_index.asp