The reading, which will be presented by David Youse and Four Things Productions, in association with L.A. Works, will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

The play, set in a southern beauty shop, focuses on the friendship of six women.

The company will feature Blythe Danner, Annie Potts, Margo Martindale, Sarah Stiles, and Celia Keenan-Bolger. A sixth cast member will be announced at a later date.

For tickets and information, visit www.steelmagnolias-25years.org.