Trilogy Repertory is seeking actors for their upcoming production of The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote, directed by Lynn Pollan and produced by Veronica Sokira & Amanda Zelinski. 

The production will have five performances: November 16, 22, & 23 at 7:30 pm; and November 17 & 24 at 2:30 pm. All performances are at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge. 

Auditions will be held at Bernards Township Community Center, located at 289 South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge, on:

• Wednesday, September 4 at 7 pm
• Saturday, September 7 at 12 pm
• Callbacks (by request only):  Wednesday, September 11 at 7 pm

**Please complete and bring the attached audition form with you to your audition.**

Trilogy Repertory has a non-traditional, inclusive casting policy.  All roles are open and everyone is encouraged to audition.

Those auditioning will be asked to read a scene from the attached audition sides.

Rehearsals will begin on September 16.

SYNOPSIS:  Horton Foote’s timeless, classic American play The Trip to Bountiful is both humorous and poignant. Set in a cramped apartment in 1950’s Houston, Carrie Watts, an elderly woman, longs to escape her overprotective son, Ludie, and bossy daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae. Just once before she dies, Mrs. Watts wants to return to her beloved childhood home in Bountiful Texas. She escapes, and on her journey, she meets kind people who help her on her way. This is a heartbreaking but ultimately life-affirming tale that celebrates resilience, memory, hope, and forgiveness.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

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).