Florida Studio Theatre celebrates the Muriel O'Neil Costume Studio and Theatre Office

The dedication ceremony was held Dec. 3 at the Keating Theatre.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 10:29 p.m. December 3, 2018
  • Arts + Culture
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Members of the Florida Studio Theatre Legacy Society, donors, dedicated individuals and staff honored the late Muriel O'Neil Dec. 3 at FST's Keating Theatre. 

Thanks to the Muriel O'Neil Fund for the Performing Arts of Community Foundation of Sarasota County, FST was able to complete a renovation that moved its costume shop from the administration offices to its own space. Those in attendance at the dedication were able to view and tour the new costume shop, as well as the completed renovations on the theater offices. 

The evening began with socializing, light bites and drinks and tours of the facility. Then guests sat down in the theater to hear from Managing Director Rebecca Hopkins, Georgia Court and Producing Artistic Director Richard Hopkins.

Light appetizers were served during social hour.
Light appetizers were served during social hour.
Larry Robbins, Jeff Hotchkiss, Rob Wagner and Carmen Gonzalez
Larry Robbins, Jeff Hotchkiss, Rob Wagner and Carmen Gonzalez
Anita and Kelly DeVine
Anita and Kelly DeVine
Lanterns lit the tables outside.
Lanterns lit the tables outside.
Shirley Fein, Samus Haddad and Jennifer Michell
Shirley Fein, Samus Haddad and Jennifer Michell
Costume Shop Manager Adrienne Webber answers questions from those touring the shop.
Costume Shop Manager Adrienne Webber answers questions from those touring the shop.
The new costume shop allows for more space and organization.
The new costume shop allows for more space and organization.
The theater office renovations were completed this summer.
The theater office renovations were completed this summer.
Producing Artistic Director Richard Hopkins and Managing Director Rebecca Hopkins
Producing Artistic Director Richard Hopkins and Managing Director Rebecca Hopkins
Meg Gilbert and Alex Teicheira
Meg Gilbert and Alex Teicheira
Patricia Courtois and Georgia Court
Patricia Courtois and Georgia Court
Matt Quick with Alan and Jill Anderson
Matt Quick with Alan and Jill Anderson
David Wallace and Katie Schwabach
David Wallace and Katie Schwabach
Jason Cannon and Susan Jasin
Jason Cannon and Susan Jasin

 

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