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Asolo announces next season’s lineup

The annual major donor party was held on March 20 at the home of Rita and Ron Greenbaum.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 9:37 p.m. March 20, 2017
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It was hard to decide where to look at the Asolo Repertory Theatre Major Donors Party and Season Announcement on March 20. Upon arrival, guests walked through the home of Rita and Ron Greenbaum as if they were perusing a museum, gazing at every piece of artwork on the walls.

As they walked into the main event in the back of the house, it was hard not to be taken aback by the pool and private beach. A quick lap around the invite-only soiree proved especially eventful when two dolphins were spotted just 20 feet or so away from the beach.  

Guests mingled and enjoyed Michael’s On East bites before Asolo’s Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards announced the 2017-2018 season, which includes everything from classics such as “Julius Caesar” to the new play “Roe,” about Roe v. Wade.

Co-Hosts Ron and Rita Greenbaum
Co-Hosts Ron and Rita Greenbaum
Peggy Abt and Debbie Haspel
Peggy Abt and Debbie Haspel
Howard Millman, Carolyn Michel, Vic Meyrich and Donna Kupka
Howard Millman, Carolyn Michel, Vic Meyrich and Donna Kupka
Tricia Mire, Nona Heaslip (seated) and Ann Garberding
Tricia Mire, Nona Heaslip (seated) and Ann Garberding
Alan and Claudia Porter
Alan and Claudia Porter
John Rinell performs for guests.
John Rinell performs for guests.
Carole Crosby and Larry Wickless
Carole Crosby and Larry Wickless
Sheila and Merrill Wynne
Sheila and Merrill Wynne
Charlie Huisking and Bob Baer
Charlie Huisking and Bob Baer
Teri Hansen with John and Myrna Welch
Teri Hansen with John and Myrna Welch
Carol Phillips and Beverly Koski
Carol Phillips and Beverly Koski
Bobbi and Donald Bernstein with Marilyn and Ivan Kushen
Bobbi and Donald Bernstein with Marilyn and Ivan Kushen
Asolo’s Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards, Molly Schechter, Veronica Brady and Don and Jo Ann Burhart
Asolo’s Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards, Molly Schechter, Veronica Brady and Don and Jo Ann Burhart
Charlie Wilson and Maurice Richards
Charlie Wilson and Maurice Richards
Guests enjoyed spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico at the Asolo Repertory Theatre Major Donors Party on March 20 at the home of Rita and Ron Greenbaum.
Guests enjoyed spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico at the Asolo Repertory Theatre Major Donors Party on March 20 at the home of Rita and Ron Greenbaum.
Brad Goddard and Patricia White
Brad Goddard and Patricia White
Bianca and Richard Lawrence
Bianca and Richard Lawrence
Asolo’s Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards announces the 2017-2018 season on March 20 at the home of Rita and Ron Greenbaum.
Asolo’s Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards announces the 2017-2018 season on March 20 at the home of Rita and Ron Greenbaum.
Paulette Samowitz, Susan Buck and Dennis Dirks
Paulette Samowitz, Susan Buck and Dennis Dirks
Nancy Kotler with Gigi and Ben Huberman
Nancy Kotler with Gigi and Ben Huberman
Co-Hosts Ron and Rita Greenbaum thank guests for attending the Asolo Repertory Theatre Major Donors Party on March 20 at their home.
Co-Hosts Ron and Rita Greenbaum thank guests for attending the Asolo Repertory Theatre Major Donors Party on March 20 at their home.
Jim and Terry Chandler, Sean and Melanie Natarajan, Tony Holds, Charlie Huisking and Jules Price
Jim and Terry Chandler, Sean and Melanie Natarajan, Tony Holds, Charlie Huisking and Jules Price

 

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