Asolo Repertory Theatre directors discuss craft at luncheon
The Asolo Repertory Theatre's annual Director’s Take Luncheon was held Jan. 15.
By
Harry Sayer
| 12:44 p.m. January 15, 2020
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Asolo Repertory Theatre directors discussed theater and stagecraft at the company's annual Director's Take Luncheon Jan. 15.
More than 100 guests assembled at the theater for a cocktail hour with mimosas and mingling before hearing thoughts from the directors and creators of the company's current and upcoming shows, which include "Murder on the Orient Express", "Into the Breeches!" and "The Lifespan of a Fact", during a Q-and-A session.
Lunch was served after the program concluded.
Pat Anderson with Ken and Peggy Abt
The lunch had sautéed chicken breast as an entree.
Moderator James Monaghan, playwright George Brant, Directors Laura Kepley and Peter Amster and Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards
Directors Celine Rosenthal and Peter Amster
Roxie Jerde and Sue Jacobson
Kandy Kaak and Jo Ann Burhart
More than 100 guests attended the luncheon.
Darlene Hope and Eva Slane
Sandra Burkin and Lee Levins
Holly Freedman and Beverly Harms
Madeleine Feldman and Director Peter Amster
Laurie Smith and Gerry Shaikun
Norman and Barbara Gross with Geri and Ron Yonover
Frank and Kay Burke
Bettina Von Walhof and Beverly Bartner
The assembled directors and creators discussing theater and their craft.
DeWitt and Dixie Platt with Bill Forester and Lore Alvarez
Judy Rudges and Stan Katz
Elizabeth Moore
Cornelia Matson and Carole Crosby
Carol Beeler and Marlo Turner
Diane Taylor Foxman and James Goethe
Roxie Jerde spoke to the assembled guests before the directors took the stage.
Managing Director Linda DiGabrielle kicked off the program.
