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Asolo Repertory Theatre enters Sherwood Forest at gala

The Robin Hood-themed gala was held April 30.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 9:24 p.m. May 1, 2022
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The Asolo Repertory Theatre made merry during its annual gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on April 30.

The 2022 Annual Gala transformed the Ritz ballroom into a homage of Sherwood Forest, the setting of Robin Hood's adventures. Guests arrived dressed as fantasy figures, the Merry Men, Robin Hood himself and more. The event benefited the theater's 2021-22 season.

Guests mingled before heading into the ballroom to hear from Asolo Rep staff and representatives and have dinner. The night ended with music and dancing.

Josh Long and Daniel Hall with Benjamin Luczak and Jimy Raymond
Josh Long and Daniel Hall with Benjamin Luczak and Jimy Raymond
Pamela Akins and Barry Levinson
Pamela Akins and Barry Levinson
Kirk Voelker and co-chairwoman Chris Voelker
Kirk Voelker and co-chairwoman Chris Voelker
Co-chairwoman Kathleen France and Benjamin Luczak
Co-chairwoman Kathleen France and Benjamin Luczak
Judy Aleman and Stephen Bloom with Joanne and Peter Powers
Judy Aleman and Stephen Bloom with Joanne and Peter Powers
The evening had a Sherwood Forest theme.
The evening had a Sherwood Forest theme.
Mike France, Allison Stepka and Michael France
Mike France, Allison Stepka and Michael France
The evening had a Sherwood Forest theme.
The evening had a Sherwood Forest theme.
The evening had a Sherwood Forest theme.
The evening had a Sherwood Forest theme.
Kim Davis, Jenn Simms and Liz Davis
Kim Davis, Jenn Simms and Liz Davis
Gloria and Ali Bahaj
Gloria and Ali Bahaj
Gerald and Sondra Biller
Gerald and Sondra Biller
Brad Ewing and Madeline Vonderheide
Brad Ewing and Madeline Vonderheide
Natalie and Sean Natarajan
Natalie and Sean Natarajan
Marc Hirsch, Vaughan Curtis, Pam and Mark Weinstein
Marc Hirsch, Vaughan Curtis, Pam and Mark Weinstein
Ashley Waddington and Amanda Evans
Ashley Waddington and Amanda Evans
Valerie and Lee Shapiro
Valerie and Lee Shapiro
Tom Taylor and Margaret Wise
Tom Taylor and Margaret Wise
William Andrew with Barbara and Marty Bowling
William Andrew with Barbara and Marty Bowling
Sean and Tera Springman
Sean and Tera Springman
Ron Kendall and Michael Ballantyne
Ron Kendall and Michael Ballantyne
Claudia and Ken Bachman
Claudia and Ken Bachman
Managing Director Linda DiGabriele and special events manager Meg Carlone
Managing Director Linda DiGabriele and special events manager Meg Carlone
Guests pick up champagne for the evening.
Guests pick up champagne for the evening.
Frank Galati and Peter Amater
Frank Galati and Peter Amater
Asa Harris and Renee Freeman
Asa Harris and Renee Freeman
Wendy Keisling, Rory Walsh and Mollie Nelson
Wendy Keisling, Rory Walsh and Mollie Nelson

 

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