The Futrelle Sisters –From left, Suzanne Edwards,
Jessica Roberts, and Ambra Andrew.
Christmas Belles Opens Friday on the Indoor Stage
The Point Theatre rings in the holiday season with "Christmas Belles" opening Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. on the indoor stage. The Southern comedy, directed by Sarah Tacey, runs through Dec. 12.
Opening night festivities begin at 6 p.m. with a pre-show reception in the Gallery to celebrate the opening of the show and the exhibit "Destinations" which features the artwork of
Tacey has directed numerous comedies for The Point including "The Kitchen Witches;" "Nobody's Perfect;" "Same Time, Next Year;" and "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change." She is also a well-known Hill Country actress.
"Christmas Belles," by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, is the sequel to "Dearly Beloved" which was performed by Playhouse 2000 in August. The play is set in the small town of
Suzanne Edwards plays Frankie who is pregnant with twins, Ambra Andrew portrays Honey Raye who is suffering from hot flashes, and Jessica Roberts appears as Twink who is in jail for accidentally setting the town on fire. Edwards and Andrew are reprising the roles that they created in "Dearly Beloved." Roberts most recently appeared in Playhouse 2000's "Schoolhouse Rock Live!"
Cast members include Ann Galland as Geneva Musgrave, the ousted director of previous Christmas pageants; Cassandra Reedus as Patsy Price, the local society matron; Jeff Talarico, as Frankie's husband Dub; and Wright Roussel as
Rounding out the cast are Sherry Wardlaw as Rhonda Lynn Lampley, the manager of The Dairy Dog; Alex Barbutti as Frankie and Dub's daughter, Gina Jo; Phillip Huddleston as the interim church pastor Justin Waverly; and James Wooten as Raynerd Chisum, a part-time employee at The Dairy Dog. Wardlaw, Barbutti, and Huddleston are making their Point Theatre debuts. Wooten is best known for portraying Rev. Oglethorpe in The Point's production of "Sanders Family Christmas."
This comedy is "guaranteed to bring joy to your world," and is appropriate for all ages according to a Point spokesperson. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youths 17 and younger. For reservations or more information, call 830-367-5121.
Destinations Exhibit Opens With Reception Friday
Opening with a reception Friday, November 20 from 6 to 7:30 pm is "Destinations," the Hill Country Arts Foundation's fresh, innovative and inspiring exhibition featuring the artwork of emerging artists currently enrolled in a
At the beginning of the fall semester, a call for entries went out to schools of higher education throughout
Almonte is a successful young artist, educated at
Art students enrolled at Baylor University, Collin Country Community College, McMurry University, St. Mary's University, Texas State University, Texas Tech University, Texas Christian University, and University of Texas at San Antonio are featured in "Destinations." Selected winners of the exhibition's awards will be announced at Friday's reception.
This exhibition is sponsored by a grant from the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and an underwriting donation from Sue Hovey of
Immediately following Friday's reception, the Point Theatre will present the opening performance of "Christmas Belles." The gallery's regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and one hour prior to each Point Theatre performance. Admission to the gallery is free. For more information on this exhibition or other visual arts opportunities at HCAF, call 830-367-5120.
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HCAF Facilities Available for Rentals
HCAF facilities are available for rental when not being used for our regular theatre and art events. We have everything from the outdoor theatre which seats over 700 to a studio room for as few as 10.
One of our most popular rooms is The Country Kitchen. This picturesque meeting room is adjacent to the outdoor theatre and overlooks the
Book your next party, reception, concert, or reunion at The Point. For more information, contact Rosanne at 367-5121 x227
Green is good! The 5 or 6 inches of rain we received in late September and October really revived the flora and fauna.
