• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

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
  • Black Tie
  • Share

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."

 

Latest News

Corinne Arriaga (left) has been promoted to the city's chief transportation planner and Alvimarie Corales to capital projects manager.
  • April 3, 2026
City transportation team members promoted to new roles
Karie Friling meets with Sarasota community members during the open house portion of the immersive two-day interview process with four other finalists for the city manager position.
  • April 2, 2026
New city manager finds dream job at Sarasota City Hall
Landscaping projects such as the one proposed for South River Road SR 777) in Venice by the state transportation department are accounted for in the state budget. But upkeep is almost always a county responsibility, something Sarasota officials are concerned about.
  • April 2, 2026
Costs connected to roadway landscaping concern county
Irrigation regulations have been increased as the region continues to see impacts from an extended drought.
  • April 2, 2026
Watering restrictions increase as drought extends

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Black Tie

The co-chairs are Darci Jacob (ninth year), Vickie Smith (fourth year) and Carolyn Castro (first year).
  • March 28, 2026
SPARCC Runway 2026 reassembles a kaleidoscope of lives and fashion
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President Stacey Corley with panelists Dr. Kelly Hamel, Dr. Sarah Kimball and Dr. Angela Boldo
  • March 28, 2026
Women & Medicine educates guests on women's health
Drayton Saunders acceps a Champion For Children award for MSC Foundation and President and CEO of Safe Children Coalition Brena Slater
  • March 27, 2026
Safe Children Coalition names 2026 Champions for Children
Terri King, Rocky and Liza Pappas
  • March 23, 2026
USF enjoys picture-perfect day for Brunch on the Bay
Lauren Athas, event Chair Lauren Christensen, Nati Shabat and Katie Biter
  • March 23, 2026
ODA supporters take Banyan Ball to Club Paraiso
Katherine Ceaser, Lydia Chapdelain and Jessica Armstrong
  • March 22, 2026
Art Center Sarasota brings Beaux Arts Ball back to celebrate centennial

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now