rep OUR LIVES ON STAGE MICHAEL DONALD EDWARDS PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR LINDA DIGABRIELE MANAGING DIRECTOR

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1 asolo rep MICHAEL DONALD EDWARDS PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR LINDA DIGABRIELE MANAGING DIRECTOR OUR LIVES ON STAGE

2 The evenings are enchanted. Romance and adventure are in the air. Immerse yourself, heart and soul. Welcome to Asolo Rep s 56th season! Vision. Passion. Artistry. It s all part of our season and we don t want you to miss a thing. Subscriptions are on sale now. Single tickets are on sale now to donors and subscribers, and go on sale to the public beginning September 27 online, and beginning September 29 at the box office and by phone. Money. Power. Sex. Stirring words, calling to mind bold, daring, and intriguing concepts. Simply reading them ignites a spark is the third season of Asolo Rep s ever-expanding American Character Project, and our charge of examining the many facets of American culture leads us to consider a broad range of plays each year. While we don t consciously set out to pursue an overarching theme, deeper currents are inevitably revealed that connect all the shows in our season. This year, the roles of women, sexuality, power dynamics, and money have leapt out as the themes that reverberate through the season, starting with South Pacific, and running through The Matchmaker, Good People, Both Your Houses, Our Betters, and Sotto Voce all the way to Luck Be A Lady. Witnessing how these plays speak to each other becomes a truly singular experience one that cannot be missed. As a company of creative artists, we ve responded so strongly to these plays because they give us a fresh way of thinking about the world around us, and more agency to engage with it. But theatre, at its best, is a collective, collaborative experience an ongoing dialogue between artists and audience. It must be shared in order to thrive. Your presence, your enthusiasm, and your engagement truly complete the picture. So join us. Discover why these plays matter to us, and to you. Come see everything and let that spark catch fire. SEASON 3: MONEY. POWER. SEX. MICHAEL DONALD EDWARDS PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, ASOLO REP 2 Asolo Rep 14/15 Asolo Rep 14/15 3

3 Rodgers & Hammerstein s SOUTH PACIFIC Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Oscar Hammerstein II & Joshua Logan Directed by Rob Ruggiero Nov. 14 Dec. 28 Previews Nov. 11, 12, & 13 From the haunting Bali Hai to the exquisite Some Enchanted Evening, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic contains some of the most glorious music ever written. The winner of 10 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, South Pacific tells the romantic story of two couples on a remote island in the Pacific a U.S. Navy nurse and an expatriate French plantation owner, and a Marine Corps lieutenant and a young local girl and how their happiness is threatened by the realities of war and their own prejudices. Helmed by the director of last season s smash hit Show Boat, South Pacific balances intimate, personal stories with the sweeping grandeur of wartime drama. This exciting production features all-new orchestrations arranged especially for Asolo Rep. Sponsors fall musical This is ravishing theatre Variety 4 Asolo Rep 14/15 Asolo Rep 14/15 5

4 The THE MATCHMAKER By Thornton Wilder Directed by Peter Amster Jan. 9 Apr. 11 Previews Jan. 6, 7 & 8 With his eye firmly fixed on the bottom line, wealthy merchant Horace Vandergelder can t see the value of love even as he searches for a wife. But he gets more than he bargained for when he employs the services of renowned matchmaker Mrs. Dolly Levi. Mistaken identities, near misses and a wild romp through 19th century New York City flow through this madcap comic adventure like vintage champagne. The uproarious comedy that inspired the Broadway musical, Hello, Dolly!, Thornton Wilder s The Matchmaker proves that sometimes money can buy happiness. Sponsors atchmaker Extraordinarily original and funny The New York Times GOOD PEOPLE By David Lindsay-Abaire Directed by Greg Leaming Jan. 16 Mar. 1 Previews Jan. 14 & 15 In South Boston, a.k.a. Southie, this month s paycheck covers last month s bills, bingo is a night on the town, and sharp-tongued single mom Margie Walsh has just been let go from yet another job. Faced with the reality that her neighborhood is providing her with the same opportunities it always has none Margie concocts a plan to solve all her financial problems, and it might just be crazy enough to work. This humor-filled, Tonynominated drama from Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire takes a look at the haves and the have-nots as it questions the American dream and how best to achieve it hard work, skill or luck? *CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE AND THEMES. Sponsors good people Stunning theatre! Huffington Post 6 Asolo Rep 14/15 Asolo Rep 14/15 7

5 BOTH YOUR HOUSES By Maxwell Anderson Directed by Frank Galati Jan. 23 Apr. 12 Previews Jan. 21 & 22 BOTH A gem... as timely as tonight s CNN News Variety OUR BETTERS By W. Somerset Maugham Directed by Michael Donald Edwards Mar. 13 Apr. 19 Previews Mar. 11 & 12 Imagine a divided Congress. Imagine lawmakers more interested in lining their states pockets and their own than serving the national interest. Imagine an idealistic young congressman determined to expose the corruption by introducing a bill so stuffed with pork it is sure to oink itself to death. Will his fight cost him the support of his peers, his constituents, and the woman he loves who just happens to be the daughter of the Appropriations Committee chairman? A marvelously entertaining play that could be pulled straight from today s headlines, this remarkable political satire is as relevant today as it was when it won the Pulitzer Prize in Colorful characters, sharp wit and snappy 1930s banter add to the fun and fury. Sponsors YOUR HOUSES If this play were a personal ad, it might read: Rich American women seeking financiallystrapped British noblemen for mutually beneficial arrangement. A hot topic on both sides of the pond when this delightfully cheeky play was written in 1917, the exchange of a m lady for a large sum was all the rage. Given Downton Abbey s current popularity, our fascination with social-climbing schemes hasn t faded. A pretty 22-year-old heiress, Bessie Saunders, has come from America to stay with her sister Pearl, Lady Grayston. Pearl s friends include a cougar duchess, a princess who has separated from her husband, and two fellows both besotted with Bessie. But once Bessie witnesses the scandalous habits of this less-than-virtuous society, the emotional cost of social climbing is revealed in this sexy, stylish and wildly witty look at Europe s posh set and the Americans who crash the party. *CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE AND THEMES. Sponsors UR A more devious Downton Abbey NowToronto.com BETTERS 8 Asolo Rep 14/15 Asolo Rep 14/15 9

6 Luck Be A WORLD PREMIERE LUCK BE A LADY: THE ICONIC MUSIC OF FRANK LOESSER Conceived & directed by Gordon Greenberg May 1-24 Previews Apr. 28, 29, 30 Frank Loesser s songs earned him four Tonys, a Pulitzer, a Grammy, an Academy Award, and an iconic place in American music history. From his Broadway musicals Guys and Dolls and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying to his enormously popular hits Heart and Soul and Baby, It s Cold Outside Loesser beautifully captured the human experience through his music, and his songs continue to touch our hearts and funny bones today. This brand new musical will feature some of Broadway s finest, singing and dancing their way through the songbook of this incomparable composer. Sponsors 10 Asolo Rep 14/15 Lady The Iconic Music of Frank Loesser Loesser made great American art Wall Street Journal WOODY SEZ: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF WOODY GUTHRIE Devised by David M. Lutken with Nick Corley and Darcie Deaville, Helen J. Russell, and Andy Teirstein Directed by Nick Corley May 30 June 21 From This Land Is Your Land to Bound For Glory, Woody Guthrie was the original folk hero who proved that you can strum a revolution and do it with joy. Guthrie s songs celebrated the beauty of America, the people he met crisscrossing the nation, the history he absorbed and the social issues of his day. He brought a free spirit to popular music and his impact still thrives today in folk, rock, country and even hip-hop. In this new toe-tapping, heart-filled musical event for all generations, four actor-musicians perform 25 of Guthrie s songs, play 15 instruments, and celebrate the colorful life and rich musical legacy of this American icon. Sponsors W DYSEZ THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF WOODY GUTHRIE Woody Guthrie, ca Stirring... Sparkling... Virtuosic Chicago Sun Times Courtesy of Woody Guthrie Publications, Inc. Asolo Rep 14/15 11

7 SOTTO VOCE By Nilo Cruz Apr. 2 Apr. 26 Previews Mar. 31 & Apr. 1 In the Historic Asolo Theater In this exquisite new play, Pulitizer Prize winning playwright Nilo Cruz examines the resiliency of love and the power of memories. German-born novelist Bemadette Kahn lost the love of her life during WWII when he fled Nazi Germany on the S.S. St. Louis, a ship carrying 937 Jewish refugees. Denied entry by Cuba and the U.S., the ship was forced to return to Europe where concentration camps awaited many of its passengers. Bemadette s past resurfaces when a young Jewish-Cuban writer contacts her to research the ship s tragic voyage, which also claimed the life of his great aunt. As their relationship deepens, the play intertwines imagination and reality to illuminate a beautiful story of lost love, regret, reconciliation and rebirth. Sponsors Poetic... whimsical, sensual Miami Herald Asolo Rep s 6th Annual New Play Festival March Lauryn E. Sasso, Curator Showcasing the freshest talents writing for the theatre today, Unplugged presents three brand-spanking new works in progress. Join us for staged readings of these new theatrical pieces as they are heard for the first time. After each, stay for an intimate conversation with the playwright and creators, and let your voice help shape the art from the ground up. READINGS IN THE ASOLO REP REHEARSAL HALL: Sunday, March 15, 7pm Sunday, March 22, 7pm INDIVIDUAL READINGS: $7 Sunday, March 29, 7pm Shows will be announced during the season; visit ASOLOREP.ORG for the most current information. Plays may contain mature language & content. sponsored by Experience world-class theatre as it s meant to be seen WITH A GROUP! Bonnie and Clyde, photo by Frank Atura Save up to 30% on ticket prices Schedule a free backstage tour Catered lunches and dinners available Add a speaker to your event at no extra charge Special rates for schools & non-profit groups Call our Group Sales Manager at ext or group_sales@asolo.org and our experienced, friendly staff will take care of everything. 12 Asolo Rep 14/15 Asolo Rep 14/15 13

8 By David Mamet Directed by Greg Leaming Nov Preview Nov. 4 Set against the background of the Century of Progress Chicago World s Fair in 1934, an industrious inventor creates an engine that runs on water. But soon he finds himself the victim of nightmarish persecution by mysterious figures from the oil industry. A dark drama by one of this century s most important and thrilling playwrights. By William Shakespeare Directed by Jonathan Epstein Jan Preview Dec. 31 Shakespeare s most beloved and charming comedy. In the forest of Arden, two cousins find refuge from the dangers of city life and discover true passion, love and freedom, as well as a group of unforgettable characters. This brilliant comedy will be performed by the entire company of second-year Conservatory students. FSU/Asolo Conservatory Music and Lyrics by Jeff Bowen Book by Hunter Bell Directed by Amanda Friou Feb. 18 Mar. 8 Preview Feb. 17 A musical sensation both off and on Broadway, where it won three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination for best book. This hilarious and often bittersweet play focuses on two struggling young artists and their two friends who race to write a successful piece in just three weeks, resulting in the very musical the audience is seeing! for Actor Training By Anton Chekhov Directed by Andrei Malaev-Babel Apr Preview Apr. 7 Chekhov s brilliant portrait of a society poised on the verge of the 20th century. The gorgeous and charming Madame Ranyevskaya, along with her entire family and retinue, return to their family home in order to save it from being auctioned off. But over the course of a long weekend, they find themselves incapable of saving their estate from falling into the hands of a young and ambitious son of a former serf. A very funny and very moving look at a country slowly and inexorably moving into the modern age. 14 Asolo Rep 14/15 Asolo Rep 14/15 15

9 vision. passion. artistry. Receive the best seats, reserved for you before tickets go on sale to the general public. Free ticket exchange privileges up to 24 hours prior to curtain. Lock in the best price. When shows get hot, the ticket prices go up. As a subscriber, you re guaranteed cool subscription prices. Save 15% on all additional tickets. By subscribing early, you will never get turned away from a sold-out show. A guarantee that you ll see more shows. When you subscribe, you go! SUBSCRIBE NOW, and don t miss a single moment of our season! It s easy to subscribe. PERSONAL SERVICE: Call or VISIT IN PERSON: 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL Season hours beginning Nov. 4: Mon. 10am 4pm Tues. 10am 7:30pm Wed. Sat. 10am 8pm Sun. 10am 2pm ONLINE: asolorep.org/ticketing/subscriptions 6-PLAY PACKAGE Your Ultimate Theatre Adventure 6-Play Subscribers experience a fascinating range of works including TWO full-scale musicals and our four rep plays! Receive the absolute highest-priority seating and the same seats for each show (subject to availability), which you can keep or improve from year to year, and free ticket exchanges. INCLUDES: SOUTH PACIFIC, THE MATCHMAKER, GOOD PEOPLE, BOTH YOUR HOUSES, OUR BETTERS, and LUCK BE A LADY. Add a ticket to SOTTO VOCE, performed in the Historic Asolo Theater throughout April, and WOODY SEZ at a 15% discount. Thursday Matinee Wed/Sat/Sun Tue-Wed Eve Thu Sat Eve Opening Night Section A+ $366 $384 $399 $414 $438 Section A $351 $363 $384 $393 $414 Section B $282 $297 $306 $315 $342 Section C $186 $213 $222 $225 $240 Section D $129 $150 $165 $171 $189 4 OR 6-FLEX PASS Create your own series with maximum flexibility with either 4 or 6 credits that can be applied in any combination toward the best available seating, for any date or production this season. Enjoy unlimited free ticket exchanges. 4 ticket flex pass $280 6 ticket flex pass $414 6-PLAY PREVIEW See the shows before opening night for the biggest savings. Includes: SOUTH PACIFIC, THE MATCHMAKER, GOOD PEOPLE, BOTH YOUR HOUSES, OUR BETTERS, and LUCK BE A LADY. Section A+ $285 Section A $267 Section B $219 Section C $171 Section D $126 PLAY PASS The best price possible on a space-available basis. Play Pass holders attend as many performances of the six mainstage productions as they would like, subject to seating availability. Check availability by going online or calling the Play Pass Hotline, then come to the box office one hour prior to curtain. Play Pass holders also receive 15% off additional ticket purchases. $176 YOUTH PASS A steal at just $35. Full-time students age 25 and under can attend unlimited Asolo Rep and FSU/Asolo Conservatory performances for last-minute, best-available seating. Valid student ID required. Youth Pass not eligible for 15% subscriber discount. $35 FSU/ASOLO CONSERVATORY FOR ACTOR TRAINING See all four Conservatory productions for $100. Or, purchase four flex tickets to be used in any combination for the Conservatory season for $106 (includes free ticket exchanges). 16 Asolo Rep 14/15 Asolo Rep 14/15 17

10 discover. discuss. delight. INSIDEASOLOREP Come glimpse what goes on behind the curtain in this special series featuring the directors, designers, and other creative artists from Asolo Rep s dazzling productions. Get rare insights into the artistic process, and hear directly from the people responsible for producing the work you see on stage. Join us and be a true insider! sponsored by MARK YOUR CALENDARS: SOUTH PACIFIC Wednesday, November 5, 11am Asolo Rep Mezzanine Featuring director Rob Ruggiero and music director William Waldrop GOOD PEOPLE Wednesday, January 28, 11am Cook Theatre Featuring director Greg Leaming and actress Peggy Roeder BOTH YOUR HOUSES & OUR BETTERS Wednesday, February 25, 11am Cook Theatre Featuring directors Frank Galati (Both Your Houses), Asolo Rep producing artistic director Michael Donald Edwards (Our Betters), and actress Katie Cunningham SOTTO VOCE Wednesday, March 25, 11am Cook Theatre Cast and creative team members to be announced. All planned guest speakers may change subject to schedule/availability. Come early and enjoy coffee and pastries in the lobby! INSIDE ASOLO REP PASS $15 TICKETS: INCLUDES ADMISSION TO Panel discussion tickets are just $5 ALL 4 PANEL DISCUSSIONS Free for all donors and Asolo Rep Guild members To reserve your tickets, call the Asolo Rep Box Office at NEW! THE SCOOP Arrive one hour prior to curtain to hear the ideas and inspirations that contributed to the production you are about to watch. The Scoop is offered for every performance of South Pacific, Good People, Our Betters, Sotto Voce and Luck Be A Lady. (Opening nights are excluded.) TUESDAY TALKBACKS Join us for an intimate post-show discussion with featured actors or guests following every Tuesday performance in the season. Added for the Fall Musical this year! MEET THE ACTORS Immediately following select Sunday matinee performances, audiences are invited to ask questions and learn more from members of the cast. Please see calendar for dates. Additional public programs, panels and other events will be featured throughout the season; stay up to date with the latest at: asolorep.org/public-programs, or pick up an In the Know sheet in the lobby. FAMILY DAY AT A MIDSUMMER NIGHT S DREAM October 11 Off-site performance; call for details. Our New Stages Tour visits area schools, but we have also designated one free performance for the whole family. A pre-show warm-up and introduction to the story is perfect for families experiencing Shakespeare together for the first time. VETERANS CELEBRATION AT SOUTH PACIFIC* November 11, pre-show events begin at 6:30pm, performance at 7:30pm We are proud to host military personnel, veterans and their families at the first preview performance, with special recognition and Tuesday Talkback afterwards. FAMILY DAY AT SOUTH PACIFIC* Saturday, November 22, 2pm Pre-show activities begin at 11:30am Dance in our South Pacific Music Video and enjoy interactive activities exploring the world of the musical prior to the performance. Afterward, join a post-show discussion with the cast. *sponsored by CAREFULLY TAUGHT: SINGING SOCIAL CHANGE December 14, 7pm We ll sample songs from the last century of American musical theatre and listen for the sounds and sparks of change in this intimate educational performance. FACES OF CHANGE March 19 & 20, 7:30pm Local residents lend their voices and their talents to our third annual documentary-style outreach production. Inspired by Good People, we asked: When times are tough, what s the hardest choice you have to make? Now in its 6th season, OUT@AsoloRep has become Sarasota s premier cultural event connecting local LGBT communities with fantastic theatre. Specially priced subscription packages and single tickets are available for the following performance dates: SOUTH PACIFIC Thur., Nov. 20 (C.A.N., Our Sarasota Fund) THE MATCHMAKER Wed., Jan. 28 (G.A.I.N., A League of Our Own) GOOD PEOPLE Fri., Feb. 20 (Manatee Pride, Prism) BOTH YOUR HOUSES Wed., Mar. 18 (Equality Florida, Trinity Charities) OUR BETTERS Thur., Apr. 9 (Sarasota Pride, Fabulous Indep. Film Festival) LUCK BE A LADY Thur., May 7 (G.R.E.E.N., ALSO Out Youth) Enjoy a pre-show reception Learn about our participating LGBT organizations Gain insight on the shows from creative team members Mingle with the actors and other OUT attendees after the show Subscription and ticket info available at or or visit: asolorep.org/out Corporate Sponsors Community Foundation of Sarasota County Our Sarasota Fund 18 Asolo Rep 14/15 Asolo Rep 14/15 19

11 New Stages Tour A MIDSUMMER NIGHT S DREAM By William Shakespeare Adapted & Directed by Jen Wineman Asolo Rep s award-winning New Stages Tour brings traveling adaptations of classics to schools and community venues across Florida. A hilarious collision of young runaway lovers, adult authorities, amateur actors and mischievous tricksters, this timeless masterpiece gets a playful and contemporary staging while preserving the story that has delighted audiences imaginations for centuries. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S dream Asolo Repertory Theatre Presents an FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training Production In the Cook Theatre October 2, 2014 Special Opening Night Performance October 2 at 7pm. For tickets call the Asolo Rep Box Office: Touring September 30 November 25, 2014 To schedule a school or community performance, call ext or education@asolo.org In the Community Select venues open their performances to the public. Find dates at asolorep.org/education/new-stages-tour-2014 Sponsors Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild Harold C. and Jacqueline F. Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation Bladel Foundation Mandell and Madeleine Berman Fine Arts Society of Sarasota Foundation Jerome and Mildred Paddock Linnie E. Dalbeck Memorial Foundation Foundation Trust Eluned and Edward Russell Andrew R. Ferrell Foundation Charitable Foundation Virginia White Clark Fund of the Plantation Community Foundation Bank of America Client Foundation education & outreach ACCESS TO THE ARTS In addition to our New Stages Tour, Main Stages student matinees invite area students to experience Asolo Rep productions during special school day performances. We work with schools and teachers to provide curriculum resources, workshop experiences, and ticket and transportation subsidies. KALEIDOSCOPE We partner with area schools and service organizations for our award-winning performing arts program for people with disabilities one of Asolo Rep s longest running outreach programs. Don t miss the collaborative, celebratory performance on May 18, 2015, when participants share their work with the community on the Mertz stage. STUDENT JOURNALISM Our collaboration with the Sarasota Herald-Tribune partners high school students with theater critic Jay Handelman and Asolo Rep artists and staff for behind-the-scenes access and a rigorous immersion in professional work. student journalism sponsored by CAREER NIGHT We welcome students in grades 9 12 for a backstage tour of our theatre, followed by a panel discussion with representatives from the many different departments of a robust regional theatre. MASTER CLASSES Asolo Rep productions bring great artists with great insights into our community, and throughout the year we have opportunities to learn from them. Class content and agerecommendations vary; contact us to learn more. For information on any of these programs or other questions about educational opportunities, please contact the Education & Outreach Department at education@asolo.org or ext Asolo Rep 14/15 Asolo Rep 14/15 21

12 November SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 2 3 A PM ACTORS SOUTH 7:30PM TALKBACK SOUTH NEW! THE SCOOP Join us one hour prior to curtain for performances of South Pacific, Good People, Our Betters, Sotto Voce and Luck Be A Lady for an inside look at these productions. (Opening nights are excluded.) 2 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS 9 2PM WATER ASOLO REP SOUTH SOUTH PACIFIC MATCH THE MATCHMAKER GOOD GOOD PEOPLE HOUSES BOTH YOUR HOUSES BETTERS OUR BETTERS LUCK LUCK BE A LADY SOTTO VOCE SOTTO VOCE WOODY WOODY SEZ 3 STARRY NIGHT DINNER :30PM PREVIEW WATER 11 7:30PM PREVIEW/ TALKBACK SOUTH 7:30PM WATER POST-SHOW EVENTS TALKBACK TUESDAY TALKBACKS ACTORS MEET THE ACTORS CONSERVATORY WATER THE WATER ENGINE LIKE IT AS YOU LIKE IT TITLE TITLE OF SHOW CHERRY THE CHERRY ORCHARD 5 11AM INSIDE ASOLO REP 8PM OPENING WATER 12 8PM PREVIEW SOUTH 8PM WATER 8PM WATER 7PM OPEN MIDSUMMER November PM WATER 8PM WATER 8PM WATER 13 8PM PREVIEW SOUTH 8PM WATER 14 8PM OPENING SOUTH 8PM WATER :30PM TALKBACK SOUTH PM WATER 7:30PM WATER 8PM WATER 8PM WATER 15 8PM WATER 2PM ACTORS/ FAMILY DAY SOUTH 8PM WATER THANKSGIVING :30PM TALKBACK SOUTH PM CLOSE WATER Tuesday Early Curtain Please note that Tuesday evening performances begin at 7:30PM October OPENING NIGHT AFTER PARTIES After each opening night, mingle with the cast while enjoying free champagne and light bites. sponsored by OCT. 2, at 7PM In the Cook Theatre MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S dream November 7 December 8 9 7:30PM TALKBACK SOUTH 10 January STARRY NIGHT DINNER HANUKKAH 7:30PM TALKBACK SOUTH 7PM CAREFULLY TAUGHT PM CLOSE SOUTH 4 2PM LIKE IT 11 2PM LIKE IT :30PM TALKBACK SOUTH :30PM PREVIEW/ TALKBACK MATCH 7:30PM LIKE IT 13 7:30PM LIKE IT 24 CHRISTMAS EVE 31 NEW YEAR S EVE 8PM PREVIEW LIKE IT 7 8PM PREVIEW MATCH 8PM LIKE IT 14 8PM PREVIEW GOOD 8PM LIKE IT 25 CHRISTMAS 1 NEW YEAR S DAY 8 8PM PREVIEW MATCH 8PM LIKE IT 15 8PM PREVIEW GOOD 8PM LIKE IT 26 KWANZAA 2 8PM OPENING LIKE IT 9 8PM OPENING MATCH 8PM LIKE IT PM CLOSE LIKE IT MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY 8PM PREVIEW HOUSES 8PM PREVIEW HOUSES 8PM OPENING HOUSES EDUCATION & OUTREACH: 8PM GOOD For more information, see pages Asolo Rep 14/15 Asolo Rep 14/ PM OPENING GOOD 8PM LIKE IT PM LIKE IT 8PM LIKE IT 10 8PM LIKE IT 17 8PM LIKE IT December January

13 February January February SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY PM ACTORS HOUSES 7:30PM TALKBACK GOOD 1 2 STARRY NIGHT DINNER 3 7:30PM TALKBACK MATCH 11AM INSIDE ASOLO REP 2PM GOOD 4 2PM GOOD 2PM HOUSES 8PM GOOD 5 8PM GOOD 6 7 2PM GOOD 8PM GOOD March SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2PM CLOSE GOOD 2PM TITLE 8 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS 2PM CLOSE TITLE :30PM TALKBACK HOUSES 7:30PM TITLE PM PREVIEW BETTERS 8PM PREVIEW BETTERS 8PM OPENING BETTERS 7 GALA 14 2PM HOUSES March PM ACTORS MATCH 7:30PM TALKBACK GOOD 8PM GOOD 8PM GOOD 2PM HOUSES VALENTINE S DAY 2PM GOOD PM SEASON ST. PATRICK S DAY FACES OF CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 7:30PM TALKBACK HOUSES 7PM UNPLUGGED #1 2PM BETTERS FACES OF CHANGE 2PM HOUSES 15 2PM ACTORS GOOD 16 PRESIDENT S DAY 17 8PM TALKBACK HOUSES 7:30PM PREVIEW TITLE 18 8PM GOOD 8PM OPENING TITLE 19 2PM GOOD 20 8PM GOOD 21 8PM GOOD 22 2PM ACTORS BETTERS 7PM UNPLUGGED # :30PM TALKBACK MATCH 25 11AM INSIDE ASOLO REP 2PM HOUSES 26 2PM BETTERS PM ACTORS GOOD 2PM TITLE :30PM TALKBACK GOOD 7:30PM TITLE 25 11AM INSIDE ASOLO REP 2PM GOOD PM GOOD 29 7PM UNPLUGGED # :30PM TALKBACK BETTERS 7:30PM PREVIEW/ TALKBACK SOTTO April 1 2PM HOUSES 8PM PREVIEW SOTTO 2 2PM BETTERS 8PM OPENING SOTTO 3 GOOD FRIDAY PASSOVER 4 2PM SOTTO Asolo Rep 14/15 Three intimate dinners at amazing locations, each themed to Asolo Rep shows. Select the dinners that entice you the most, or sign up for all three. LIMITED TICKETS! SpecialEvents@asolo.org or ext series sponsored by ASOLO REP New! The Scoop Join us one hour prior to curtain for select performances. See page 18 for details. SOUTH SOUTH PACIFIC MATCH THE MATCHMAKER GOOD GOOD PEOPLE HOUSES BOTH YOUR HOUSES BETTERS OUR BETTERS LUCK LUCK BE A LADY SOTTO VOCE SOTTO VOCE WOODY WOODY SEZ UNPLUGGED UNPLUGGED FESTIVAL POST-SHOW EVENTS TALKBACK TUESDAY TALKBACKS ACTORS MEET THE ACTORS CONSERVATORY WATER THE WATER ENGINE LIKE IT AS YOU LIKE IT TITLE TITLE OF SHOW CHERRY THE CHERRY ORCHARD EDUCATION & OUTREACH: For more information, see pages Media Sponsor Platinum Sponsor Asolo Rep 14/15 25

14 April SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY EASTER 12 2PM CLOSE HOUSES 2PM ACTORS SOTTO 2PM CHERRY 13 SUNDAY, APRIL 26 TICKETS AND INFO: SpecialEvents@asolo.org ext :30PM TALKBACK BETTERS 7:30PM TALKBACK SOTTO 7:30PM CHERRY sponsored by 15 2PM BETTERS 2PM SOTTO :30PM TALKBACK SOTTO 7:30PM CHERRY 2PM CLOSE BETTERS 2PM CHERRY 26 2PM CLOSE SOTTO 2PM CLOSE CHERRY MEN WHO COOK 3 SEASON CELEBRATION ON STAGE 27 7:30PM TALKBACK BETTERS 8PM TALKBACK SOTTO 7:30PM PREVIEWCHERRY 28 7:30PM PREVIEW/ TALKBACK LUCK 2PM HOUSES 2PM SOTTO 8PM OPENING CHERRY 2PM SOTTO PM LUCK 7:30PM TALKBACK LUCK 2PM LUCK Men Who COOK 2PM BETTERS 2PM SOTTO 8PM CLOSE MATCH 18 2PM BETTERS 2PM SOTTO PM PREVIEW LUCK 8PM PREVIEW LUCK 8PM OPENING LUCK 2PM LUCK ASOLO REP May PM LUCK New! The Scoop Join us one hour prior to curtain for select performances. See page 18 for details. SOUTH SOUTH PACIFIC MATCH THE MATCHMAKER GOOD GOOD PEOPLE HOUSES BOTH YOUR HOUSES BETTERS OUR BETTERS LUCK LUCK BE A LADY SOTTO VOCE SOTTO VOCE WOODY WOODY SEZ POST-SHOW EVENTS TALKBACK TUESDAY TALKBACKS ACTORS MEET THE ACTORS CONSERVATORY WATER THE WATER ENGINE LIKE IT AS YOU LIKE IT TITLE TITLE OF SHOW CHERRY THE CHERRY ORCHARD EDUCATION & OUTREACH: For more information, see pages SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MOTHER S DAY 7:30PM TALKBACK LUCK 2PM ACTORS LUCK 17 2PM LUCK 31 2PM WOODY 7 2PM WOODY 18 KALEIDOSCOPE 19 7:30PM TALKBACK LUCK 20 2PM LUCK PM LUCK PM CLOSE LUCK MEMORIAL DAY 8PM OPENING WOODY 14 2PM WOODY 21 2PM CLOSE WOODY 28 FATHER S DAY June :30PM WOODY PM LUCK 3 2PM WOODY 8PM WOODY 10 2PM WOODY 8PM WOODY 17 2PM WOODY 8PM WOODY PM WOODY 8PM WOODY 8PM WOODY 26 Asolo Rep 14/15 Asolo Rep 14/ PM WOODY 18 8PM WOODY PM WOODY 19 8PM WOODY 26 2PM LUCK 13 8PM WOODY 20 2PM WOODY 8PM WOODY 27 May June

15 SEATING MERTZ THEATRE Section A+ Section A Section B Section C Section D E - - M - - L - - K - - J - - I - - H - - G - F D - C B A - ORCHESTRA MEZZANINE BALCONY STAGE - M - - L - - K - - J - - I - - H - - G - - F E - D - C - B - A HISTORIC ASOLO THEATER E C D B A RIGHT BOX TIER I TIER II TIER III F STAGE STAGE STAGE STAGE STAGE F A E D C B LEFT BOX D C B A STAGE COOK THEATRE FSU/ASOLO CONSERVATORY B D C A Asolo Repertory Theatre MERTZ THEATRE Single Ticket Price Ranges for South Pacific Preview Matinee Tue/Wed Eve Thu Sat Eve Opening Night Section A+ $58 $70 $74 $77 $80 through to to to to to Section D $26 $29 $31 $34 $36 Single Ticket Price Ranges for The Matchmaker, Good People, Both Your Houses, Our Betters, Luck Be A Lady Preview Thu Matinee W/Sa/Su Mat Tu/We Eve Thu Sat Eve Opening Night Section A+ $54 $65 $68 $71 $74 $77 through to to to to to to Section D $22 $23 $26 $29 $30 $33 Single ticket price range for Woody Sez is $16 $65, depending on day of week and seating section. Ticket prices are subject to change based on availability. To avoid price increases, subscribe today. Box Office Hours Off-Season hours: Monday Friday 10am 5pm closed weekends Season hours beginning November 4: Monday, 10am 4pm Tuesday, 10am 7:30pm Wednesday Saturday, 10am 8pm Sunday, 10am 2pm The box office closes at 5pm on nonperformance dates. In order to serve our patrons at show time, phone lines are closed 1 hour prior to performances. Online ticketing is available 24/7. Box Office: or asolorep.org HISTORIC ASOLO THEATER Sotto Voce Tue/Wed Thu Sat Opening Preview Matinee Eve Eve Night Tier I $26 $38 $39 $40 $45 Tier III $15 $25 $25 $30 $35 COOK THEATRE FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training The Water Engine, As You Like It, [title of show], The Cherry Orchard Preview $27 Matinee $28 Evening $29 New Stages Tour Kick-Off Performance: A Midsummer Night s Dream Thursday, October 2, 7pm COOK THEATRE all seats $25 Ticket Policies Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. There is a $2 per ticket handling charge for all phone and internet orders. Non-subscribed tickets will be charged a $5 fee per ticket for date changes, and require at least 24 hours notice. All productions, dates, times and pricing are current as of August 20, 2014 and are subject to change. Connect with us: through to to to to to Tuesday Early Curtain Please note that Tuesday evening performances begin at 7:30pm. 28 Asolo Rep 14/15 Asolo Rep 14/15 29

16 When did your love affair with great theatre begin? Whether you re just beginning your romance with Asolo Rep, or you re a devoted Broadway fan who knows what a great theatre we have right here in Sarasota won t you consider taking our relationship to the next level? Charitable contributions are crucial to our mission of providing work of the highest artistic excellence on the stage and in the community. With a gift of $75 or more, you will receive donor discounts on show tickets and events like Costume Designer Brunches, complimentary admission to the Inside Asolo Rep series and reserved seating at the annual Season Announcement event, behind-the-scenes access at the annual Halo Day Tour of the Robert and Beverly Koski Production Center... and so much more! Are you ready to become a donor? Add a donation to your online ticket purchase at: tickets.asolorep.org or when you call the box office Go online at: asolorep.org/donate Call the Development Office at: ext Mail your contribution to: Development Office Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL SPECIAL EVENTS Let us entertain you. Annual Gala: An Evening LIVE at The Sands Saturday, March 7, 2015 The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Starry Night Dinner Series Three intimate dinners at amazing locations, themed to Asolo Rep shows. Men Who Cook Sunday, April 26, 2015 The community s most well-respected gentlemen prepare a dinner filled with their favorite recipes. Season Celebration On Stage Monday, April 6, 2015 Dine on Asolo Rep s Mertz Theatre stage as we celebrate the season. Director s Take Luncheon Wednesday, December 3, 2014 A lunch and stimulating conversation with Asolo Rep s guest directors, exploring the themes of the season. Costume Designer Brunches Hear what inspires acclaimed designers to create the costumes you see on stage, followed by a Q&A session. Opening Night After-Parties Champagne, light bites and mingling with the cast after the show. Asolo Rep Adventures Travel Club Tour the world with customized trips focused on theatre. More info? Web: asolorep.org/specialevents SpecialEvents@asolo.org Call: ext Special Event Sponsors: 30 Asolo Rep 14/15 Asolo Rep 14/15 31

17 Thank You Sponsors! MAJOR SUPPORT VIRGINIA B. TOULMIN FOUNDATION PUBLIC PARTNERS Asolo Rep s artistic programs are paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax revenues Asolo Rep is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. SPONSORS ($10,000+ SPONSORS AS OF 8/1/14) About Sarasota With a cultural calendar that rivals any metropolis, the Sarasota/Bradenton area not only boasts the #1 beach in America, but also world-class museums, theatre, opera, ballet and orchestra. The active outdoor visitor can enjoy water sports, fishing, botanical gardens and golf courses. For more information about the Sarasota/Bradenton area, call or visitsarasota.org. Directions to Asolo Rep 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida Asolo Rep is adjacent to The Ringling in Sarasota, just one hour south of Tampa and two hours from Orlando. From I-75 take the University Parkway exit 213 west six miles to the intersection of US 41/Tamiami Trail. Cross through the light and enter The Ringling grounds. Turn right at the parking sign. Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation Linnie E. Dalbeck Memorial Foundation Trust Virgina White Clark Fund of the Bank of America Client Foundation Become a sponsor today! Call ext Asolo Rep Backstage Tours Backstage tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at how Asolo Rep shows are taken from script to stage. In an hour, you will see the backstage area of the Mertz Theatre and learn the fascinating history of this beautiful former opera house from Dunfermline, Scotland. You will enter the expansive costume shop where costumes are expertly stitched, fabrics dyed and wigs constructed, and explore the rehearsal rooms where company members prepare for performance. Tours are available by appointment by calling ext or ing asolotours@asolo.org. Abbreviated 20-minute tours are offered each Monday between 12-2pm from November through April. All tours are free and open to the public. 32 Asolo Rep 14/15 Asolo Rep 14/15 33

18 Patron Services Refreshments The lobby is open one hour prior to each performance. Patrons may enjoy drinks and light refreshments catered by Morton s Gourmet Market and Catering prior to the show and at intermission. Parking Plenty of convenient free parking is available in front of the theatre. Parking for the disabled is on the front and east side, with ramp access to the lobby. Hearing Devices Complimentary hearing amplification system headsets are available in our lobby for both theatres. The Cook Theatre is equipped with a Hearing Loop System, allowing members to use their hearing aids as sound enhancement devices. The Hearing Loop System is not installed in the Mertz Theatre because it is incompatible with that theatre s wireless sound system. The Historic Asolo Theater has wireless listening devices for your convenience. Wheelchair Accommodations Wheelchair seating is available in all theatres and must be requested in advance. Please call the box office. Stairs Mertz Theatre orchestra seating is at street level. An elevator is available to the mezzanine, with a few steps into seats. Balcony seating is steep, and at least one flight of stairs must be maneuvered. In the Cook Theatre, most seats require mobility up or down a small number of stairs. asolo rep South Pacific November 11 December 28 Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan The Matchmaker January 6 April 11 By Thornton Wilder Good People January 14 March 1 By David Lindsay-Abaire Both Your Houses January 21 April 12 By Maxwell Anderson Our Betters March 11 April 19 By W. Somerset Maugham Sotto Voce In the Historic Asolo Theater March 31 April 26 By Nilo Cruz Luck Be A Lady: The Iconic Music of Frank Loesser April 28 May 24 Conceived by Gordon Greenberg fsu/asolo conservatory for actor training new stages Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie May 30 June 21 Devised by David M. Lutken with Nick Corley and Darcie Deaville, Helen J. Russell, and Andy Teirstein The Water Engine November 4 November 23 By David Mamet As You Like It December 31 January 18 By William Shakespeare [title of show] February 17 March 8 Music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen Book by Hunter Bell The Cherry Orchard April 7 April 26 By Anton Chekhov A Midsummer Night s Dream October 2 in the Cook Theatre Touring September 30 November 25 By William Shakespeare 14/15 34 Asolo Rep 14/15 Asolo Rep 14/15 35

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