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Asolo Repertory Theatre welcomes back patrons

The Welcome Back Party was hosted Oct. 26 at Bayview Cottage.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 9:16 p.m. October 26, 2018
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The Asolo Repertory Theatre hosted its first special event Oct. 26 at Bayview Cottage, the home of Pauline Wamsler Joerger and David J. Sales. 

The Welcome Back Party welcomed Asolo Rep friends, family and guests artists. When guests arrived, they mingled in Bayview Cottage yard until the quick burst of rain. Everyone huddled under the tent to wait out the rain, which only lasted a few minutes. 

After socializing, Board Chairwoman Ann Charters and Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards spoke about the upcoming season. 

"The Music Man" starts Nov. 13, which guests were able to get a short preview of at the party. 

Hosts David J. Sales and Pauline Wamsler Joerger
Hosts David J. Sales and Pauline Wamsler Joerger
Ivan and Marilyn Kushen
Ivan and Marilyn Kushen
Flowers were on the tables.
Flowers were on the tables.
Diane Foxman and Tricia Mire
Diane Foxman and Tricia Mire
Rain poured for a few minutes.
Rain poured for a few minutes.
Mary Lou and Ed Winnick, Colton Larsen and Hermione Gilpin
Mary Lou and Ed Winnick, Colton Larsen and Hermione Gilpin
Different kinds of popcorn sat out for guests.
Different kinds of popcorn sat out for guests.
Linda and Alex Beavers
Linda and Alex Beavers
Blair Ely and John Wilson Bennett
Blair Ely and John Wilson Bennett
Raynor Rubel and Alexandria Skaar
Raynor Rubel and Alexandria Skaar
Julie and Jaime DiDomenico
Julie and Jaime DiDomenico
The Welcome Back Party is the start to the Asolo Rep's season.
The Welcome Back Party is the start to the Asolo Rep's season.
Marie Dinorcia, Erin Weinberger, Lamar Kchestion and Hannah Jean Simmons
Marie Dinorcia, Erin Weinberger, Lamar Kchestion and Hannah Jean Simmons
Host Pauline Wamsler Joerger with Rob and Jennifer Rominiecki
Host Pauline Wamsler Joerger with Rob and Jennifer Rominiecki
Raynor Rubel and Mel Johnson Jr.
Raynor Rubel and Mel Johnson Jr.
Brian and Sasha Goodrich and Laura Stewart Wood
Brian and Sasha Goodrich and Laura Stewart Wood
Vic Meyrich, Donna Kupka and Larry Haspel
Vic Meyrich, Donna Kupka and Larry Haspel
Matthew McGee and Betsy Padmonsky
Matthew McGee and Betsy Padmonsky
Matt and Stacey Moldovan with Melissa and Terrance Burzynski
Matt and Stacey Moldovan with Melissa and Terrance Burzynski
A white peach julep was the cocktail of the night.
A white peach julep was the cocktail of the night.
Eric Bunch and Adam Wensil
Eric Bunch and Adam Wensil
Melanie Natarajan, Tom and Ann Charters and Managing Director Linda DiGabriele
Melanie Natarajan, Tom and Ann Charters and Managing Director Linda DiGabriele
Mini desserts got rained on during the quick shower.
Mini desserts got rained on during the quick shower.
Ann Charters speaks to the guests.
Ann Charters speaks to the guests.
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards talks about the upcoming season.
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards talks about the upcoming season.
The Asolo Rep actors performed parts of
The Asolo Rep actors performed parts of "The Music Man."

 

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