• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • 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
  • Things to Do
  • 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
  • Things to Do
  • 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
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

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
  • Black Tie
  • Share

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

 

Latest News

The resolution sponsored by School Board chair Bridget 
Ziegler passed 3-2.
  • January 21, 2026
Sarasota School Board reaffirms cooperation with ICE, other law enforcement
The green rectangle on the top is where the homes would be clustered.
  • January 21, 2026
80-home project gets thumbs down from the Manatee Planning Commission
Longboat Island Chapel, at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, could lend some of its space to serve as a community center for north-end residents.
  • January 21, 2026
Church may offer space for north-end Longboat community center
The old Station 11, owned by East Manatee Fire Rescue, is being sold to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
  • January 21, 2026
Manatee County Sheriff's Office finds a home in Myakka City

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

Sherry Koski with guest conductor Peter Oundjian and Chairman Tom Koski.
  • January 16, 2026
Sarasota Orchestra supporters toast Masterworks 3 program
The SMHF Board of Trustees held its annual gala on Jan. 10 with more than 650 guests in attendance.
  • January 11, 2026
Hospital Gala guests make it a record-breaking night in raising funds for innovation
Israeli-American violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman and his wife, Toby, founder of the Perlman music program.
  • January 11, 2026
Perlman residency celebrates same great program in new downtown location
Faith Adesanya walks the SPARCC Runway show in 2024.
  • January 5, 2026
6 social events not to miss in '26
Fabian and Pascale Hoyez
  • January 2, 2026
Selby Gardens rings in 2026 with guests aglow
  • December 29, 2025
Black Tie highlights top moment of 2025, in photos

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