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.

2012-2013 dinner theatre season for the Un-named Theatre Project, Georgetown, Texas

announces its 2012-2013 season of dinner theatre at Burger University in downtown Georgetown beginning with

October 18 - 20 in Georgetown

The Un-Named Theatre Project, Austin’s newest theatre venture, founded by Austin theatre veterans Olin Meadows, Cathie Sheridan, Matthew Charles Burnett and many others, is pleased to announce the inaugural season of the Georgetown Dinner Theatre. The Georgetown Dinner Theatre will be an interactive dining and entertainment experience, which the greater Austin area has been missing for quite some time. Being held in the historic Lockett building on the Georgetown “Square”, the building sets the mood from the moment patrons walk in the door then comes the scrumptious meal provided by Chef Alan Grimsley of Burger University, followed by the top notch theatre produced by the Un-Named Theatre Project and their talented actors.

The Un-Named Theatre Project, heralded by Artistic Director Olin Meadows, is producing a full season of plays and musical performances that will please everyone. Opening the Inaugural Season, celebrating its 25^th anniversary is the modern classic Steel Magnolias written by Robert Harling. Steel Magnolias is directed by Olin Meadows who directed the show in early 2011 to a sold out run, and Austin favorite Matthew Charles Burnett (Cabaret, The Producers, Into the Woods, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels). Adding to the cast and crew is returning actresses Cathie Sheridan, Cici Barone, Megan Henderson and Joan Baker, with Trina Sherman and Mary Kennelly joining to round out the cast. 

Following Steel Magnolias, The Un-Named Theatre Project will be producing a Christmas Musical Revue, and starting out 2013 will be The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote, followed by The World Goes Round which features the music of Kander and Ebb, then closing out the season is The Oldest Profession, a racy adult comedy about turning a buck in a rough economy. Plan to be thrilled and excited by the new and exciting season of theatre that The Un-Named Theatre Project has planned, and be prepared for some exciting surprise events as well.

Tickets for the Un-Named Theatre Project‘s presentations of The Georgetown Dinner Theatre will be $30.00 which includes both the Dinner and the Performance. Table Reservations are available as well as Season Tickets at the low price of $120.00 includes five tickets for the year to use at any performance of your choice. You may use your five tickets as best seats your needs: 1 seat for each show, or multiple seats for different shows. Patrons can purchase tickets by mailing unnamedtheatreproject@gmail.com or by calling 512-468-0610. The Un-Named Theatre Project also has a Facebook page so please look for us and “like” us to stay up to date on all of the upcoming events the Un-Named Theatre Project has planned.

Upcoming: STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling, Un-named Theatre Project dinner theatre in Georgetown, October 18 - 20

THE UNNAMED THEATRE PROJECT

presents its inaugural season of Georgetown dinner theatre

Steel Magnolias

by Robert Harling

October 18-20, 2012

Lockett Banquet Room inside Burger University - 119 W.7th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626

Opening the Inaugural Season, celebrating its 25th anniversary is the modern classic, Steel Magnolias, written by Robert Harling. Steel Magnolias is directed by Olin Meadows who directed the show in early 2011 to a sold out run, and Austin favorite Matthew Charles Burnett (Cabaret, The Producers, Into the Woods, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels). Adding to the cast and crew is returning actresses Cathie Sheridan, Cici Barone, Megan Henderson and Joan Baker, with Trina Sherman and Mary Kennelly joining to round out the cast.

Tickets for the Un-Named Theatre Project‘s presentations of The Georgetown Dinner Theatre will be $30.00 which includes both the Dinner and the Performance. Table Reservations are available as well as Season Tickets at the low price of $120.00 includes five tickets for the year to use at any performance of your choice. You may use your five tickets as best seats your needs: 1 seat for each show, or multiple seats for different shows. Patrons can purchase tickets by mailing unnamedtheatreproject@gmail.com or by calling 512-468-0610. The Un-Named Theatre Project also has a Facebook page so please look for us and “like” us to stay up to date on all of the upcoming events the Un-Named Theatre Project has planned.

The Un-Named Theatre Project, Austin’s newest theatre venture, founded by Austin theatre veterans Olin Meadows, Cathie Sheridan, Matthew Charles Burnett and many others, is pleased to announce the inaugural season of the Georgetown Dinner Theatre. The Georgetown Dinner Theatre will be an interactive dining and entertainment experience, which the greater Austin area has been missing for quite some time. Being held in the historic Lockett building on the Georgetown “Square”, the building sets the mood from the moment patrons walk in the door then comes the scrumptious meal provided by Chef Alan Grimsley of Burger University, followed by the top notch theatre produced by the Un-Named Theatre Project and their talented actors. The Un-Named Theatre Project, heralded by Artistic Director Olin Meadows, is producing a full season of plays and musical performances that will please everyone.

Following Steel Magnolias, The Un-Named Theatre Project will be producing a Christmas Musical Revue, starting out 2013 will be The Trip to Bountiful” , followed by “The World Goes Round” which features the Music of Kander and Ebb, then closing out the season is “The Oldest Profession”, a racy adult comedy about turning a buck in a rough economy. Plan to be thrilled and excited by the new and exciting season of theatre that The Un-Named Theatre Project has planned, and be prepared for some exciting surprise events as well.

Tickets for the Un-Named Theatre Project‘s presentations of The Georgetown Dinner Theatre will be $30.00 which includes both the Dinner and the Performance. Table Reservations are available as well as Season Tickets at the low price of $120.00 includes five tickets for the year to use at any performance of your choice. You may use your five tickets as best seats your needs: 1 seat for each show, or multiple seats for different shows. Patrons can purchase tickets by mailing unnamedtheatreproject@gmail.com or by calling 512-468-0610. The Un-Named Theatre Project also has a Facebook page so please look for us and “like” us to stay up to date on all of the upcoming events the Un-Named Theatre Project has planned.

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Auditions in Georgetown for Steel Magnolias, Unnamed Theatre Project, August 27

Auditions by the Un-named Theatre Project on Monday, August 27, 2012, 7:00pm. (***Audition Date Subject to Change***) for a dinner theatre presentation of Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, at The Lockett Banquet Room inside of Burger University, 119 W. 7th Street, Georgetown (click for map). Production to be directed by Olin Meadows and Matthew Charles Burnett. Show Dates October 18-20.

Please bring a resume and headshot and be prepared to perform a cold reading from the script. Any Questions or Comments Can be emailed to unnamedtheatreproject@gmail.com

Steel Magnolias, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, January 27 - February 19

At one point in Robert Harling's mischievous script for Steel Magnolias, set in Truvy's beauty shop in Chinquapin, Louisiana, tidily turned out Clairee Beltcher responds when the newly hired perm-and-trim assistant Annelle worries that one of the husbands might intrude into that women's world. "Oh, those men wouldn't ever come in here," she says. "They're afraid that we might be running around nekkid or something."

Harling's 1987 play and the 1989 film of succeed exactly because of that. These simple, charming women are sweet and frank with one another, emotionally naked and not the least ashamed of it.

Steel Magnolias is a story with a powerful attraction, one that transcends the merely "chick flic" aspect of it. It's a story of friendship and binding over the long term. No wonder that this play is so frequently produced in community theatre. I first saw it at Way Off Broadway Community Players in Leander in January 2009, then again a few months later at the Trinity Street Players of First Baptist Church. I was out of town when the City Theatre did it this past December. Sam Bass has this appealing production running until February 19, the Renaissance Guild in San Antonio stages an African-American edition for three weekends starting on Friday, February 4, and the Hill Country Community Theatre near Marble Falls holds auditions late this month for an April production.

It's popular with audiences because they know the story and they can't resist the story of the fragile young Shelby surrounded by those funny and affectionate older women. Almost everyone loves a good cry -- 'cepting maybe the caricatured Louisiana men who never look inside the beauty shop.

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Images from Sam Bass Community Theatre: Steel Magnolias, January 28 - February 14

Images received directly from the Sam Bass Community Theatre:

Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, presents

Steel Magnolias

by Robert Harling

directed by Olin Meadows

January 28 - February 19, 2010

600 Lee Street, Round Rock (click for map)

Sam Bass Theatre of Round Rock is pleased to announce its first production of 2011, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, written by Robert Harling and directed by Olin Meadows. Come join us as we take you take you back to the 1980's in the heart of Louisiana to Chinquapin Parish and meet the colorful and vibrant ladies of this small southern town.

This show is sure to be a hit, with Joan Baker as Claree Belcher, the former First Lady of Chinquapin, along with Veronica "Ronni" Prior as Ouiser Boudreax, the crotchety but lovable old crow of the town, followed up by Alicia "Cici" Barone and Kat Connor, doubling in the role of Shelby Eatenton Latcherie, the prettiest girl in town and the conductor of this roller coaster ride of emotions, aided by her mother, M'Lynn Eatenton, played by Cathie Sheridan. And featuring Meagan Henderson as Annelle Dupuy, the young budding beautician and her mentor Truvy Jones, played by Edie Elkjer, the proprietor of Truvy's Beauty shop where all the action happens in this rollercoaster of fun, laughter, tears and heartwarming moments.

Director Olin Meadows has directed many productions across the state of Texas and is best known for his creation of Saffire T. Stone one of the top female impersonators in the state of Texas, as well as Sam Bass Theatre's annual "Evening Under the Stars," staged every New Year's Eve as a fundraiser for local arts in Round Rock.

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Upcoming: Steel Magnolias, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, January 28 - February 14

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Sam Bass Theatre, Round Rock, presents

Steel Magnolias

Written by Robert Harling

Directed by Olin Meadows

January 28 - February 19, 2010
Sam Bass Community Theatre, 600 Lee Street, Round Rock

Sam Bass Theatre of Round Rock is pleased to announce its first production of 2011, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Written by Robert Harling, and Directed by Olin Meadows. This production features some of the top actresses of the Austin area. Come join us as we take you take you back to the 1980's in the heart of Louisiana to Chinquapin Parish and meet the colorful and vibrant ladies of this small southern town.

This show is sure to be a hit, with Joan Baker as Claree Belcher, the former First Lady of Chinquapin, along with Veronica "Ronni" Prior as Ouiser Boudreax, the crotchety but lovable old crow of the town, followed up by Alicia "Cici" Barone and Kat Connor, doubling in the role of Shelby Eatenton Latcherie, the prettiest girl in town and the conductor of this roller coaster ride of emotions, aided by her mother, M'Lynn Eatenton, played by Cathie Sheridan. And featuring Meagan Henderson as Annelle Dupuy, the young budding beautician and her mentor Truvy Jones, played by Edie Elkjer, the proprietor of Truvy's Beauty shop where all the action happens in this rollercoaster of fun, laughter, tears and heartwarming moments.

Director Olin Meadows has directed many productions across the state of Texas and is best known for his creation of Saffire T. Stone one of the top female impersonators in the state of Texas, as well as Sam Bass Theatre's annual "Evening Under the Stars," staged every New Year's Eve as a fundraiser for local arts in Round Rock. Additionally, his productions of "The Dames of Deception" and his "Legendary" drag brunch have garnered waves of critical acclaim, and brought joy to audiences across the state. Stay tuned for future productions featuring an array of colorful characters and thought provoking stories from this young and innovative director.

This show is sure to be a favorite that you will want to return to again and again, so get your tickets now before they are gone. The production will run for fourteen shows, opening January 28, 2011 running Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm with Sunday matinees at 2:00pm until February 19th, 2011. Tickets are fifteen dollars for general admission and thirteen dollars for students and seniors, with special Thursday night prices of ten dollars, A perfect Valentine gift for that special some one!

New images for Upcoming: That Time of Year, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, November 27 - December 19

Rehearsal photos for That Time of Year, received directly from the Sam Bass Community Theatre.

A musical revue of 25 all-original Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's songs that captures the warmth and humor of this unique interfaith holiday season. The show offers a wide variety of material, running the musical gamut from show tunes to rock, blues and jazz. The songs, with lyrics by the ASCAP award-winning team of Laurence Holzman & Felicia Needleman, and music by seven different composers, range from funny, upbeat group numbers, highlighting the joys and anxieties of the holiday season, to beautiful, touching ballads about the meaning behind both holidays.

See "upcoming" announcement for performance times and more information.

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Upcoming: Stars on Broadway for Halloween, United Court of Austin at Spider House Cofee Shop, October 24

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Stars of Broadway Halloween Spectacular
to Benefit OutYouth Austin and Wright House Wellness Center

Saturday October 24th, 2009 at Spider House Coffee Shop
Doors open at 9:00 with the show starting at 9:30.

The United Court of Austin and Spider House Coffee Shop are joining forces to raise money for two local Austin GLBT Organizations, OutYouth Austin and Wright House Wellness Center. This event is open to all ages.

Stars on Broadway for Halloween is a variety show featuring classic Broadway and movie moments with a "Halloween" twist.

Donations will be taken at the door as well as during performances. There will be a basket raffle and special Guest Performers from across the State.

Stars on Broadway for Halloween is sure to be the Halloween Event of the Season, with Host Tara St. Stone and Saffire T. Stone (Voted "Austin's Best Drag Queen" by the Austin Chronicle 2007).

For More information Contact Saffire T. Stone 512-696-2371, saffiretrinity@yahoo.com or see www.unitedcourtofaustin.org