THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL by Horton Foote, Hope Church at Monument Cafe, Georgetown September 12 - 14, 2013

Hope United Church, Agape Actors Co-Op and the legendary Monument Café of Georgetown
are joining forces to produce a dinner theatre production of the classic play

The Trip to Bountiful
by Horton Foote

September 12-14, 2013
as a benefit for Hope United Church and the Caring Place in Georgetown TX. 
Monument Cafe, 510 S. Austin St., Georgetown - click for map
Tickets are on sale now.

The Trip to Bountiful is staged by veteran director Olin Meadows who has directed recent productions of Steel Magnolias, and You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. The Production features Joan Baker as Mrs. Carrie Watts, the role that recently won Cicelll Tyson a Tony Award. Nicholas Mani, an alumnus of St. Edwards University and Summer Stock Austin joins in as Ludie Watts, the Son who is worried about his older mother. Rounding out the family is Ivah Marie Sorber, who was recently seen in her 7th production of the Vagina Monologues. Joining the cast is Austin theatre veterans Mindy Rast Keenan and R. Michael Clinkscales, along with Sun City actors Patrick McElhinney, and Chuck Schlewitt.

The production is being presented as dinner theatre featuring a fantastic and delicious buffet of home cooked food from The Monument café, the Gold winner of “Best of Georgetown” and has been featured on the Food Network and in Texas Monthly magazine. Monument Café features mostly organic vegetables which are locally grown, Kobe beef, and free range eggs.

Tickets range from 40.00 for VIP seating, 35.00 for General Admission and 30.00 for students and seniors, tickets are on sale now and are available online at






www.brownpapertickets.com/triptobountiful. 

For those who are uncomfortable with online purchasing they may contact Olin Meadows at 512-468-0610 or by email olin.meadows@gmail.com.

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Auditions in Georgetown for A Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote, Hope Church, July 2

Hope United Church and Monument Cafe are joining forces to produce a dinner theatre production of Horton Foote''s classic The Trip to Bountiful, directed by Olin Meadows as a benefit for Hope United Church in Georgetown TX. Hope United is an open and affirming Church accepting everyone in every walk of life. No matter your race, financial status, orientation, gender identity, etc...

Performances Sept 12-14, 2013. Rehearsals Starting July 9th (tues/thursday through mid-August then mon-thursday)

The Roles of Mrs. Watts, Ludie, and Jessie Mae are cast. 

Auditions July 2, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. for available roles:

Sheriff: Man 30-60 strong presence and on the country side
Ticket Agent (3 Characters to be played by 1 actor): Male 35-75 needs to be a strong character actor.
Thelma: Woman younger 18-30 pretty, polite, looks like a nice girl you would want to meet.

There will be cold readings from the script. Please send Email to Olin.Meadows@gmail.com or call 512-468-0610 to schedule an audition time. Please email headshot and resume at time of appointment request.