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Guests go to Narnia for Asolo Repertory Theatre's Season on Stage

The end of the season celebration was hosted April 1 on the Asolo's main stage.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 9:45 a.m. April 2, 2019
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There was a chill in the air as guests walked through the wardrobe and came out on the other side in Narnia. 

The Asolo Repertory Theatre took guests into the imaginary world based on C. S. Lewis' novel, "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" April 1 on the Asolo Rep's main stage. This is the only dinner hosted on the stage. 

The celebration included a cocktail hour on the front steps, where the magic started with a being greeted to three statues, who were actually humans instructed to stand very still.

Once inside the theatre, attendees took their seats on the stage for dinner and interactive games. 

Asolo Rep Special Event Planner Laura Stuart Wood
Asolo Rep Special Event Planner Laura Stuart Wood
The starter course was called The Lion, the entree The Witch and dessert, The Wardrobe.
The starter course was called The Lion, the entree The Witch and dessert, The Wardrobe.
The theme was based off
The theme was based off "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C. S. Lewis.
The temperature was a little colder than usual to make the evening feel like Narnia.
The temperature was a little colder than usual to make the evening feel like Narnia.
Furs covered the chairs.
Furs covered the chairs.
Evergreen trees and branches hung from the ceiling.
Evergreen trees and branches hung from the ceiling.
Guests were given a tin of candies.
Guests were given a tin of candies.
This is the only dinner hosted on the Asolo Rep's main stage.
This is the only dinner hosted on the Asolo Rep's main stage.
The theme was based off
The theme was based off "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C. S. Lewis.
Evergreen trees and branches hung from the ceiling.
Evergreen trees and branches hung from the ceiling.
Music from the movie played as guests walked into Narnia.
Music from the movie played as guests walked into Narnia.
Shawna Trast
Shawna Trast
Guests walked through the wardrobe to get to the stage.
Guests walked through the wardrobe to get to the stage.
The place cards were themed to Narnia.
The place cards were themed to Narnia.
Linda and Alex Beavers
Linda and Alex Beavers
Ann Charters and Jan Swan
Ann Charters and Jan Swan
Ron Kendall and Flora Major
Ron Kendall and Flora Major
Tom Charters and Skip Swan
Tom Charters and Skip Swan
Alan Bandler, Roz Goldberg and Bunny and Mort Skirboll
Alan Bandler, Roz Goldberg and Bunny and Mort Skirboll
Mr. Tumnus' tea was passed around during cocktail hour.
Mr. Tumnus' tea was passed around during cocktail hour.
"Statues" greeted guests as they approached the building.
Tricia Mire and Mercedita O'Connor
Tricia Mire and Mercedita O'Connor
Larry Wickless and Carole Phillips
Larry Wickless and Carole Phillips
Linda Krysinski and David Peterson
Linda Krysinski and David Peterson
Marilyn Kaushen and Anne Virag
Marilyn Kaushen and Anne Virag
Debbie Haspel, Audrey Robbins, Mary Sue Wexchser and Mary Braxton-Joseph
Debbie Haspel, Audrey Robbins, Mary Sue Wexchser and Mary Braxton-Joseph
Passed hors d'oeuvres were served during cocktail hour.
Passed hors d'oeuvres were served during cocktail hour.
Shane Lamay and Todd Sweet
Shane Lamay and Todd Sweet
Gary Sweetman takes a photo of Herman Frankel and Managing Director Linda DiGabriele
Gary Sweetman takes a photo of Herman Frankel and Managing Director Linda DiGabriele

 

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