I actually think I might have an issue with the way it's installed, or maybe the "responsive" theme being used.
I did install meteor excerpts plugin, after being unsuccessful with funtions.php and "custom slideshow template" edit method (all mentioned here: http://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-meteor-slides-possible-to-have-text-as-well?replies=52 )
The admin field to enter excerpts is showing, but when text or html is entered, it doesn't show in slider (with or without a featured image). I wasn't able to see any of text using firebug. Here is the test site:
Thank you for any suggestions.