THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB by Jones, Hope and Wooten, Hill Country Community Theatre, near Marble Falls, September 19 - 29, 2013

(Hill Country Community Theatre, 2003 W. FM 2147, Cottonwood Shores near Marble Falls)
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by Jones, Hope and Wooten

September 19 - 29, 2013

Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:15 p.m.

HCCT, Cottonwood Shores - click for map

From the same team that brought you Christmas Belles and Southern Hospitality comes this hilarious 'southern-fried' comedy. Five women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage every year to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other's lives. As the years pass, they increasingly rely on one another, through advice and raucous repartee, to get through the challenges that life flings at them.

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THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB by Jones, Hope and Wooten, Hasty Retreat Productions, Playhouse Smithville and in Giddings, September 12 - 28, 2013

[performing in Smithville, Texas]

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The Dixie Swim Club

a Jones, Hope and Wooten comedy
directed by AJ Fuex

Fridays and Saturdays, September 12 - 28, 2013 at 7:30 pm

Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 7:30 pm

Sunday Matinee, September 22, 2013 at 2 pm

Tickets: $12.00 (online or at the door)

Playhouse Smithville, 110 Main Street, Smithville, Texas - click for map

AND IN GIDDINGS:

 Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

and Sunday, October 6, at 2 p.m.

Tickets: $10 (online or at the door)

Lee County Youth Center Cafetorium, 1010 East Industry, Giddings, Texas

Click here to purchase tickets on-line or contact Hasty Retreat Productions at (512) 296-1988 or email us at: hastyretreat3@gmail.com

Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage on North Carolina's Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other's lives. THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB focuses on four of those weekends and spans a period of thirty-three years. 

As their lives unfold and the years pass, these women increasingly rely on one another, through advice and raucous repartee, to get through the challenges (men, sex, marriage, parenting, divorce, aging) that life flings at them. And when fate throws a wrench into one of their lives in the second act, these friends, proving the enduring power of "teamwork," rally 'round their own with the strength and love that takes this comedy in a poignant and surprising direction. THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB is the story of these five unforgettable women—a hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last forever… 
 
CAST
The self-deprecating and acerbic Vernadette, acutely aware of the dark cloud that hovers over her life, has decided to just give in and embrace the chaos. Played by Alana Adams.
Sheree, the spunky team captain, desperately tries to maintain her organized and "perfect" life, and continues to be the group's leader. Played by Monica Miller.
Lexie, pampered and outspoken, is determined to hold on to her looks and youth as long as possible. She enjoys being married—over and over and over again. Played by Alicia Moses Gust.
Dinah, the wisecracking overachiever, is a career dynamo. But her victories in the courtroom are in stark contrast to the frustrations of her personal life. Played by Tammy McGary.
Sweet and eager-to-please Jeri Neal experiences a late entry into motherhood that takes them all by surprise! Played by Lita Alberts.

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Upcoming: The Dixie Swim Club, Georgetown Palace, April 6 - 29

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The Dixie Swim Club

by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten

directed by Mary Ellen Butler

April 6 - 29, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

Georgetown Palace Theatre, 810 S. Austin Ave. (click for map)

Tickets for reserved seats are available on-line are $24 General Admission, $22 Seniors (55+), $14 Students (13-22) and Active Military, and $10 Children (12 and younger). The Palace office in the lobby of the theatre is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (except for some holiday dates). Purchase tickets and select seating on-line at www.thegeorgetownpalace.org or by calling (512) 869-7469 or (512) 869-5081. (Please call ahead regarding special needs seating.) Visa and Master Card are accepted.

The plot thickens each year in August when the Swim Club members – whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team – meet for a long weekend in the same beach cottage on the Outer Banks of North Carolina to recharge their relationships. The Dixie Swim Club focuses on four of those weekends and spans a period of thirty-three years. It is the story of five unforgettable women – a hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last forever.

This will be a brief sojourn for the five Southern women who make up The Dixie Swim Club: you can catch them at the Palace for only the four weekends in April. These five – each with her own distinctive personality, quirks, and life experiences – are ready to share their stories, not only with each other, but also with you, the audience. Prepare to be charmed, enlightened, and regaled! Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten – who teamed up to write The Dixie Swim Club – knew what they were doing! And our director, Mary Ellen Butler, brings out the best (and worst, when required) in the actors who portray the members of this intriguing club.

Here are the five Southern women who make up The Dixie Swim Club: Sheree Hollinger, played by Jan Phillips, who was last seen at the Palace some years ago as Truvy in Steel Magnolias. Sheree is the practical, supportive, and energetic one of the group! Dinah Grayson, the wise-cracking cynic, is portrayed by Virginia Keeley (in Harvey, The Odd Couple, and other Palace productions). Lexie Richards, played by Trina Sherman, is a true Southern belle! (Trina was in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Evita, among others at the Palace, and writes for our Palace newsletter.) Jeri Neal McFeeley, who always sees the positive side of things, is brought to life by Kat Sparks (a newcomer to the Palace but well-heeled with credits such as her recurring principal role as Patty in The Young & the Restless). And last, but not least, is Vernadette Simms, the hard-luck case of the group. Maureen Slabaugh plays the role of Vernadette, was recently seen in A Christmas Carol at the Palace, and is now teaching a Dance Theatre class for the Palace’s education program. Read the full bios of these five wonderful actors in our Playbill when you come to see The Dixie Swim Club.

Auditions for The Dixie Swim Club, Georgetown Palace Theatre, January 29 - 30

Received directly:

The Georgetown Palace Theatre is holding AUDITIONS for

Dixie Swim Club

directed by Mary Ellen Butler, on Sunday, January 29th from 6-9pm, and Monday, January 30th from 7-10pm.

We are looking for six women who can play 45-80 yrs old. All types, ethnicities and sizes are encouraged to audition.

Auditions will at Georgetown Palace Theater at 810 S. Austin Ave in Georgetown (Click for map). Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script only. For an audition time, please email: auditions@thegeorgetownpalace.org with your name, phone number and audition day preference.

SYNOPSIS Five southern women who were college swim teammates meet one long weekend every August in the same beach cottage in North Carolina's Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other's lives. The show focuses on four of those weekends, and spans a perioud of thirty-three years. The Dixie Swim Club is the story of five unforgettable women--a hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last forever.

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The Dixie Swim Club, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, January 29 - February 20

The Sam Bass Community Theatre celebrates friendship and nostalgia in The Dixie Swim Club, by that clever trio of writers who dropped out of the big time to devote themselves to crafting vehicles for community theatres.

Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten now have residences in Asheville NC and in New York City, according to their website. After careers in television and regional theatre, they hit gold with their 2005 North Carolina premiere of Dearly Beloved, introducing the formidable Futrelle sisters from the mythical crossroads town of Fayro, Texas. The trio's Futrelle output is now up to a trilogy, and they've branched out to further quirky Southern-flavored comedies.

The Dixie Swim Club opened in 2007 in Wilson, a mid-sized town in eastern North Carolina, halfway between the sophisticated university town of Raleigh and the beaches of the Outer Banks. It's a female Southern Comfort buddy play, portraying summer ritual beach house vacations of five university classmates over 55 years. There's a Big Chill factor at work here -- offering audience members scenes that inevitably raise memories and tug at their heartstrings. This is sure-fire heart-warming stuff.

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Upcoming: The Dixie Swim Club, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, January 29 - February 20

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Sam Bass Community Theatre
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The Dixie Swim Club
by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope & Jamie Wooten
Directed by Andy Brown
Fridays - Sundays, January 29 - February 20
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Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage on North Carolina's Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other's lives.

The Dixie Swim Club focuses on four of those weekends over a span of thirty-three years. As their lives unfold and the years pass, these women increasingly rely on one another, through advice and raucous repartee, to get through the challenges (men, sex, marriage, parenting, divorce, aging) that life flings at them. And when fate throws a wrench into one of their lives, these friends, proving the enduring power of "teamwork", rally 'round their own with the strength and love that takes this comedy in a poignant and surprising direction.

Show Rating: May not be suitable for young children - parental discretion is advised.