Renaissance City Theatre Inc., the producing entity at the Granite Theatre of Westerly, will hold open auditions for the first two shows of its 15th season: Norm Foster's "The Foursome" and Robert Harling's "Steel Magnolias." Auditions take place Monday, Dec. 8, and Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. at the theatre, 1 Granite St., Westerly. Each show runs for 13 performances.

"The Foursome" requires four men able to play ages late 30s to 50s. The performance runs from March 6 to 29. For more information, call Brian Olsen at (401) 363-2452.

"Steel Magnolias" needs six women ages 20s to 70s. Performances are from April 10 to May 3. For more information, call David Jepson at (401) 348-0555.

All cast and crew receive stipend payments for performances. For further information, call Jepson at (401) 348-0555.