The Asolo Welcome Back Party was held on Thursday, Oct. 26.
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Niki Kottmann
| 11:31 p.m. October 26, 2016
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Top supporters of Asolo Repertory Theatre were invited to the annual Asolo Welcome Back Party held at College Hall (AKA New College mansion) on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Attendees enjoyed spectacular views of the Sarasota Bay and were treated to special performances by members of the Asolo Rep cast of “Guys and Dolls.”
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards explained that the company will now begin its 8th season of The American Character Project, which is a series of works that aim to explore the history, culture and people that make the United States unique — a project that Edwards called “enormously moving to me in every way.”
Major donors Mary Lou and Edward Winnick also announced that the company, with help of 62 donors, has reached its goal of raising $8 million through its Endowment Matching Challenge.
Dorothy and Philip Leone with Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards and Tricia Mire
Scott Merritt and Lind DiGabriele
Cast members Elliott Mattox and Todd Buonopane perform “Guys and Dolls.”
Corinne G. Deckard and Savannah Holds
Larry Haspel, president of Asolo Rep board of directors, with Debbie Haspel
Larry Haspel, president of Asolo Rep board of directors, introduces major donors Mary Lou and Edward Winnick.
India Lesser, Jo Ann Burhart, Joanne Powers and Kandy Kaak
Ivan and Marilyn Kushen
Attendees enjoy a beautiful sunset over Sarasota Bay.
Arlan and Dale Clayton
Judith and Roger Lambert
“Guys and Dolls” cast members Tim Capodice, Audrey Cardwell, Elliott Mattox, Salvatore Vieira and Erin Weinberger
Cast member Veronica Kuehn performs “Adelaide’s Lament.”
Bob Bartner, Carol Camiener and Bob Baer
Julie Kavanagh, Alicia Charles and Michael Coale Grey
Shari and Stephen Ashman
“Guys and Dolls” Director/Choreographer Josh Rhoades, Asolo Rep Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards and “Guys and Dolls” Music Director Sinai Tabak laugh as Edwards introduces them.
Tricia Mire and Charlie Huisking
Guests enjoy a catered meal on the beautiful lawn of the College Hall, AKA New College mansion.
Dee Dee Fusco and Rick Thie
Jennifer Rust and Steve Johnson
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards encourages attendees to see “Guys and Dolls” after hearing the whole cast perform.
Kathryn Moroney, Michael Ridgewell and Jessica Tyre
Attendees applaud as the sun sets and the performances come to an end.
