Theatre Coppell Announces Auditions for The Trip to Bountiful

Theatre Coppell
May 6
3 min read

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL

By Horton Foote

Director: David Willie | Assistant Director: Katie Ritcheske

Horton Foote’s classic American drama tells the story of Carrie Watts, an elderly woman, who longs to escape the cramped Houston apartment where she lives with her son, Ludie, and her daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae. Carrie longs to return to her beloved hometown of Bountiful, Texas, one final time before she dies. She escapes to the bus station and begins the trip to Bountiful, befriending a young woman, Thelma, on the bus. When she arrives in nearby Harrison, Texas, she begins to learn that Bountiful isn’t the same as she remembered it.

Audition Dates:

Monday, June 23 @ 7:00 PM

Tuesday, June 24 @ 7:00 PM

Audition location: Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis Street, Coppell, TX 75019

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Audition Details:

Sign up: https://forms.gle/e9f6VspcnbaZH4UU6 or bit.ly/TriptoBountiful
Appointments will be given priority; walk-ins will be taken as time allows
Auditions will include readings from the script (sides will be available at the audition)
Those auditioning should be prepared to list all conflicts or potential conflicts and availability for the rehearsal period as specified in the Audition notice
A small one-time stipend will be offered to cast members

Rehearsals:

The first read-through will be held on Monday, July 7th
Rehearsals will begin Monday, July 14th and are generally held on weeknights (Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.) from 7:00pm – 10:00pm, and Sunday afternoons from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
A detailed rehearsal schedule will be made available upon the completion of casting
TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL WEEK: August 3, 4, 5, 7

Performances:

NO CONFLICTS ACCEPTED DURING Performance dates: August 8, 9,10, 15,16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Performance dates: August 8 - 24 (Friday & Saturday evenings @ 8pm & Sunday matinees @ 2:30pm)

Send an email to info@TheatreCoppell.com if you have any questions regarding the audition.

Roles:

Carrie Watts: Female, 70s – 80s. Mrs. Watts is unhappy and lonely. She feels trapped and is not in good health. She dreams of escaping for one last visit to her childhood home in Bountiful. She is religious, stubborn, crafty, resilient and loves her son fiercely. She is very connected to her past and her memories of country life. She will move heaven and earth to get back to Bountiful.

Ludie Watts: Male, 35-45, Mrs. Watts’ son. Ludie is disappointed and has been knocked around by life. He’s climbing his way up from the bottom, but he’s a little passive. He’s well meaning and a hard worker. He tries to do the right thing, but has trouble standing up for himself. He loves his wife and mother and is caught between the two of them.

Jessie Mae Watts: Female, 30-40. Ludie’s wife. Jessie Mae is a powerful personality. She is bossy and needs to rule the roost. She wants to be social and have nice things. She is demanding of Ludie and irritated by her mother-in-law. Her bossiness covers a deep disappointment that she can’t have children.

Thelma: Female, 20s. Young traveler that Mrs. Watts meets. Sweet, generous, innocent, optimistic.

Roy: Male, older. Harrison Ticket Agent. Kindly, but a rule follower. Could double with another character(s).

Sheriff: Male, mature. Good at his job. Chivalrous. Firm, but understanding. Could double with another character(s).

First Ticket Agent: Any age range, any gender. Could double with another character(s).

Second Ticket Agent: Any age range, any gender. Could double with another character(s).