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Asolo Rep Theatre directors share their own take at luncheon

The Asolo Repertory Theatre's Director’s Take Luncheon was held Jan. 23 at Art Ovation Hotel.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 8:53 a.m. January 23, 2019
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Asolo Repertory Theatre supporters gathered for an early luncheon Jan. 23 at Art Ovation Hotel.

The Director's Take Luncheon brought in the directors of the theater company's current and upcoming productions "Sweat," "The Crucible" and "A Doll's House Part 2" for a question-and-answer session.

Guests enjoyed mimosas and mingled before taking their seats for lunch and the panel discussion. 

Moderator Paul Adolphsen with Directors Peter Amster, Nicole A. Watson and Michael Donald Edwards
Moderator Paul Adolphsen with Directors Peter Amster, Nicole A. Watson and Michael Donald Edwards
The silver plates sparkled under the hotel lights.
The silver plates sparkled under the hotel lights.
Flower bouquets centered each table.
Flower bouquets centered each table.
Hank W. Maier and Jack Slusser
Hank W. Maier and Jack Slusser
Ann Charters, Carole Crosby and Maryann Amour
Ann Charters, Carole Crosby and Maryann Amour
Roxie Jerde and Marlo Turner
Roxie Jerde and Marlo Turner
Jo Ann Burhart, Steve Bloom, Judy Aleman, Alex and Linda Beavers, Jean Zakovec and Kandy Kaak
Jo Ann Burhart, Steve Bloom, Judy Aleman, Alex and Linda Beavers, Jean Zakovec and Kandy Kaak
Guests were served mimosas before the luncheon began.
Guests were served mimosas before the luncheon began.
Molly Schechter and Anne Virag
Molly Schechter and Anne Virag
Thalia Dorwick and Jay Adler
Thalia Dorwick and Jay Adler
Peter Sykes and Margie Farber
Peter Sykes and Margie Farber
Lois Lucek and Janet Tolbert
Lois Lucek and Janet Tolbert
Paul Adolphsen and Nicole A. Watson
Paul Adolphsen and Nicole A. Watson
Cocktail tables were decorated with a smaller version of the table bouquets.
Cocktail tables were decorated with a smaller version of the table bouquets.
Beverly Koski and Asolo Repertory Theatre Managing Director Linda DiGabriele
Beverly Koski and Asolo Repertory Theatre Managing Director Linda DiGabriele
Paul Adolphsen and Flora Major with Joan and Bart Levenson
Paul Adolphsen and Flora Major with Joan and Bart Levenson

 

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