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Asolo Repertory Theatre takes donors "Into The Breeches"

The production's opening night and after-party had a lively turnout Feb. 14.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 6:45 p.m. February 14, 2020
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The house was packed for the Asolo Repertory Theatre's opening night production of "Into The Breeches!" Feb. 14. 

More than 400 guests turned out for the opening night party of "Into The Breeches!", the fourth production of the Asolo's 61st season. Attendees arrived early for a cocktail hour before heading up to the mezzanine for a pre-show dinner that mixed Valentine's Day-themed decor with a touch of '40s USO style. 

After the dinner concluded, the opening production of "Into The Breeches!" began in earnest. The night ended with an after-party where guests mingled with the cast and crew. 

Playwright George Brant and DIrector Laura Kepley
Playwright George Brant and DIrector Laura Kepley
More than 400 guests attended the opening night party.
More than 400 guests attended the opening night party.
Scott Cooper and Patricia White
Scott Cooper and Patricia White
Larry and Ann Garberding
Larry and Ann Garberding
Larry Wickless, Jo Ann Burhart and Don Burhart
Larry Wickless, Jo Ann Burhart and Don Burhart
Each seat had a present filled with patriotic candy.
Each seat had a present filled with patriotic candy.
Helen Glaser, Mort and Bunny Skirboll, and Marysue and Leon Wechsler
Helen Glaser, Mort and Bunny Skirboll, and Marysue and Leon Wechsler
Edie Winston and Lee Dougherty Ross
Edie Winston and Lee Dougherty Ross
Larry and Debbie Haspel
Larry and Debbie Haspel
The dinner had Valentine's Day-themed decor.
The dinner had Valentine's Day-themed decor.
Ruth and Ahron Haspel
Ruth and Ahron Haspel
Frank and Kay Burke
Frank and Kay Burke
Mort SIegel and Anne Virag
Mort SIegel and Anne Virag
David and Donna Koffman
David and Donna Koffman
Skip and Janis Swan
Skip and Janis Swan
Mark-Alan and Fr. Jeffrey Hamblin
Mark-Alan and Fr. Jeffrey Hamblin
Anne Jones and Audrey Robbins
Anne Jones and Audrey Robbins
Susan Milman, Margaret Wise, Gail Blumenthal and Deb Kabinoff
Susan Milman, Margaret Wise, Gail Blumenthal and Deb Kabinoff
Mike and Roxie Jerde
Mike and Roxie Jerde
Celine and Mark Rosenthal
Celine and Mark Rosenthal
Managing Director Linda DiGabriele and Ann Charters
Managing Director Linda DiGabriele and Ann Charters
Catherine and David Lee with Judith and George Hoffman
Catherine and David Lee with Judith and George Hoffman
Tom Charters, Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards and Larry Haspel
Tom Charters, Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards and Larry Haspel

 

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