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Florida Studio Theatre goes country

Denim & Diamond Shindig was hosted Feb. 25 at FST.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 7:58 p.m. February 25, 2019
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Florida Studio Theatre supporters took over the sidewalk in front of the Henger Theatre Wing, dressed in their best blinged out country western wear. 

Denim & Diamonds Shindig was held Feb. 25 to celebrate new plays and raise money for the playwrights. The evening started with cocktail hour, featuring line dance lessons, served appetizers and drinks and improv performances. Then, the evening moved into the theatre for presentations and Strings & Things performances by "The Wonder Years" cast members,"Guitar Girls" cast members and associate artists. 

The evening also awarded the Spelman award to Wendy and Bob Grady. The Gradys became involved with FST after their daughter interned in stage managing wth the production department.

 

Honorees Bob and Wendy Grady
Honorees Bob and Wendy Grady
Dickie Smothers and Chairwoman Marie G. Kropp
Dickie Smothers and Chairwoman Marie G. Kropp
Charles and Dana McCaffrey teach guests how to line dance.
Charles and Dana McCaffrey teach guests how to line dance.
Matt Koenig, Rachel Moulton, JP Moraga and Ashton Heyl
Matt Koenig, Rachel Moulton, JP Moraga and Ashton Heyl
Liv Wilson served drinks to guests.
Liv Wilson served drinks to guests.
Mini glasses of tea and bourbon were passed around.
Mini glasses of tea and bourbon were passed around.
Guests could grab a hat and bandana to cowboy up their outfits.
Guests could grab a hat and bandana to cowboy up their outfits.
Jody Maxwell and Jennifer Varvalho
Jody Maxwell and Jennifer Varvalho
Dru Greene, Robin Radin and Georgia Court
Dru Greene, Robin Radin and Georgia Court
Alex Teicheira and Michael Berry
Alex Teicheira and Michael Berry
The centerpieces were also country themed.
The centerpieces were also country themed.
Live music played both in and outside the theatre.
Live music played both in and outside the theatre.
A popcorn bar kept guests munching throughout cocktail hour.
A popcorn bar kept guests munching throughout cocktail hour.
Dennis and Mary Pavao
Dennis and Mary Pavao
Maria Schaedler-Luera and Elise Rodriguez
Maria Schaedler-Luera and Elise Rodriguez
Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy
Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy
David Wallace and Clarke Weigle
David Wallace and Clarke Weigle
The Improv group performed during cocktail hour.
The Improv group performed during cocktail hour.
Alayna Gallo and Sandra Caldwell
Alayna Gallo and Sandra Caldwell
Hannah Baguall and Christine Hopkins
Hannah Baguall and Christine Hopkins
Jason Cannon and Rebecca Harp pose on the step and repeat.
Jason Cannon and Rebecca Harp pose on the step and repeat.
Samus Haddad and Shirley Gossett
Samus Haddad and Shirley Gossett
Managing Director Rebecca Hopkins, Liz Powers and Tamra Hayden
Managing Director Rebecca Hopkins, Liz Powers and Tamra Hayden
Candles and diamonds glittered on the tables.
Candles and diamonds glittered on the tables.
Guests went home with a bag of trail mix.
Guests went home with a bag of trail mix.

 

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