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2 Welcome to our season. We are living in interesting times. I find myself asking: what is the role of theatre, right now? To escape into a world of sheer entertainment? Or, to confront and wrestle with the big issues facing us today? I have the great privilege of putting together a season that I believe is going to embrace us all as we navigate our current, rather tumultuous world. ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE is where brilliant artists take on big ideas and produce world class theatre. Our 59th season is filled with incredible stories that examine how we live now, reflect our common experiences, and encourage integrity, hope, and love. Subscriptions are on sale now. Also, single tickets are on sale now to donors and subscribers and will be available to the public online beginning Friday, September 29 and at the box office and by phone beginning Monday, October 2. At Asolo Rep we are offering you a place of powerful, reverberating ideas, laughter, and joy. We are a place of true empathy where we are reminded that there s so much more that unites us than divides us. You will be challenged, provoked, and thoroughly entertained by what you see at Asolo Rep this season: utterly compelling stories and thrilling productions created by brilliant artists at the top of their game. Passion, ambition, history, music, politics, identity, family, the future and above all LOVE: that s what we re exploring this season at Asolo Rep as we launch our new all-consuming project STAGING OUR WORLD. You are already a part of it. Michael Donald Edwards Producing Artistic Director

3 EVITA Lyrics by TIM RICE Music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Directed and Choreographed by JOSH RHODES The crowning dramatic achievement of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Score, Evita is among the most passionate and memorable works in musical theater history. Eva Perón used her beauty and charisma to rise from her poverty-stricken roots on the outskirts of Buenos Aires to become the powerful and controversial First Lady of Argentina at the age of 27. She won international acclaim and adoration as a champion of the poor, while glamour, power and greed made her the world s first major political celebrity. With an electrifying score inspired by Latin, pop and jazz, including the riveting anthem, Don t Cry for Me Argentina, this iconic musical is set to dazzle with a spectacular new staging at Asolo Rep. Ana Isabelle as Eva Perón. Photo by John Revisky. NOVEMBER 18 DECEMBER 30 Previews November 14, 15, 16 & 17 sexy, seductive and sublime. Daily News EVENTS & OFFERINGS The Scoop Presentation at every performance (excludes Opening Night November 18) Begins 1 hour before curtain FREE Inside Asolo Rep November 2 11am Cook Theatre $5 Insights into the artistic process Join us for coffee and pastries at 10:30am Free for donors and Guild members. Starry Night Dinner November 6 Special Events, see page 25 Costume Designer Brunch November 14 Special Events, see page 25 Tuesday Talkbacks November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19, 26 Family Day December 3 1pm Pre- and post-show activities for all ages. Family ticket packages available. IllumiNation Series December 6 Pre- and post-show events Theatre and conversation exploring topical and social themes threaded throughout the season. Meet the Actors December 10 OUT@AsoloRep December 13 LGBT ticketed series Visit asolorep.org/out 5

4 SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Based on the screenplay by MARC NORMAN and TOM STOPPARD Adapted for the stage by LEE HALL Music by PADDY CUNNEEN Directed by RACHEL ROCKWELL The brilliant seven-time Academy Award -winning film, including Best Picture, bursts to life on the Asolo Rep stage. Promising young playwright Will Shakespeare is tormented by writer s block while two competing theatre managers are demanding new comedies complete with romance, adventure and maybe a funny bit with a dog. To his rescue comes the lovely and vibrant Viola, Will s greatest admirer and the inspiration he s been longing for. But Viola has a secret and Will finds himself star cross d. This sweeping romantic comedy is a love letter to the arts, as Viola proclaims: I will have poetry in my life. And adventure. And love. Love above all. JANUARY 12 MARCH 28 Previews January 10 & 11 an absolute joy from beginning to end. Daily Express EVENTS & OFFERINGS The Scoop Presentation at every performance (excludes Opening Night January 12) Begins 1 hour before curtain FREE Starry Night Dinner December 11 Special Events, see page 25 Costume Designer Brunch January 10 Special Events, see page 25 OUT@AsoloRep January 25 LGBT ticketed series Visit asolorep.org/out Tuesday Talkbacks January 30, March 6, 20 Inside Asolo Rep Shakespeare in Love and Morning After Grace January 31 11am Cook Theatre $5 Insights into the artistic process Join us for coffee and pastries at 10:30am Free for donors and Guild members. Meet the Actors March 25 7

5 MORNING AFTER GRACE By CAREY CRIM Directed by PETER AMSTER Hilarious and heart-warming, this unconventional new comedy tackles love, loss, and coming to terms with growing old. After hooking up at a funeral, Angus and Abigail find themselves waking up the next morning wrapped in sheets on Angus sofa. Strangers just the day before, Abigail thinks she may finally be ready to take a chance on love, but Angus has a few issues to work through first. Enter next-door neighbor Ollie, a former Detroit Tigers baseball player who now enjoys golf and yoga. Nothing is as it seems with this trio and every disclosure reveals a new perspective. Set in a nearby Florida retirement community, this charming and big-hearted comedy takes us on an unexpected journey toward a new lease on life. JANUARY 19 MARCH 4 Previews January 17 & 18 as hilarious as it is touching. ItsAllTheatre.com EVENTS & OFFERINGS The Scoop Presentation at every performance (excludes Opening Night January 19) Begins 1 hour before curtain FREE Tuesday Talkbacks January 23, February 20 Inside Asolo Rep Shakespeare in Love and Morning After Grace January 31 11am Cook Theatre $5 Insights into the artistic process Join us for coffee and pastries at 10:30am Free for donors and Guild members. Meet the Actors February 11 IllumiNation Series February 17 Pre- and post-show events Theatre and conversation exploring topical and social themes threaded throughout the season. OUT@AsoloRep February 22 LGBT ticketed series Visit asolorep.org/out 9

6 RHINOCEROS By EUGÈNE IONESCO Translated by DEREK PROUSE Directed by FRANK GALATI A farce. A tragedy. A brilliant experiment for the mind. Brace yourself for an exhilarating experience staged by two-time Tony Award-winner Frank Galati. Berenger is a simple man with a simple life. He has a regular job, drinks too much, and has a flirtatious relationship with his coworker Daisy. But his day is interrupted by a rhinoceros charging through town then another and another. Berenger begins to ponder the ramifications of literally following the herd. Written just after World War II, Rhinoceros is considered a masterpiece of absurdist theatre, where the world is incomprehensible and anything a writer can imagine can happen. Don t miss this hilarious satire about mass culture, conformity, and integrity. FEBRUARY 9 APRIL 14 Previews February 7 & 8 emotionally compelling and intellectually gripping. Backstage.com EVENTS & OFFERINGS The Scoop Presentation at every performance (excludes Opening Night February 9) Begins 1 hour before curtain FREE Tuesday Talkbacks February 13, 27 Meet the Actors February 18 Inside Asolo Rep Rhinoceros and Roe February 28 11am Cook Theatre $5 Insights into the artistic process Join us for coffee and pastries at 10:30am Free for donors and Guild members. OUT@AsoloRep March 22 LGBT ticketed series Visit asolorep.org/out HAMPTON INN & SUITES SARASOTA-BRADENTON AIRPORT 11

7 ROE By LISA LOOMER Directed by LAVINA JADHWANI Based on the original production directed by BILL RAUCH The lawyer: a young, courageous woman arguing her case before the Supreme Court. The plaintiff: a hard-living single woman hoping for a quick end to an unwanted pregnancy. The aftermath: a place in American judicial history and a lifetime of inescapable notoriety. Lisa Loomer cuts through the headlines to deliver a clever, comic and poignant portrayal of the two women at the center of one of the most infamous court cases of all time. Taking place from the 1970s to the present with characters on both sides of the issue from decidedly pro-choice to decidedly pro-life, Roe reflects the polarization in America today while illuminating the heart and passion each person has for their cause. CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE AND THEMES. MARCH 16 APRIL 15 Previews March 14 & 15 rousing entertainment. a big play with big ideas. Mail Tribune EVENTS & OFFERINGS The Scoop Presentation at every performance (excludes Opening Night March 16) Begins 1 hour before curtain FREE Inside Asolo Rep Rhinoceros and Roe February 28 11am Cook Theatre $5 Insights into the artistic process Join us for coffee and pastries at 10:30am Free for donors and Guild members. Meet the Actors March 18 IllumiNation Series March 21 Pre- and post-show events Theatre and conversation exploring topical and social themes threaded throughout the season. Tuesday Talkbacks March 27, April 3, 10 Faces of Change April 9 7pm Cook Theatre FREE Asolo Rep s annual community-based documentary theatre project, inspired by Roe. OUT@AsoloRep April 12 LGBT ticketed series Visit asolorep.org/out 13

8 GLORIA By BRANDEN JACOBS-JENKINS Directed by GREG LEAMING Style. Status. Success. A group of twenty-something editorial assistants are pursuing it all at one of New York s most esteemed cultural magazines. But declining readership, diminishing advertising revenue and forced layoffs have employees tense and combative behind their cubicle walls. When a seemingly normal day at the office turns out to be anything but, these aspiring journalists are given inspiration in a way they never expected. A Pulitzer Prize-finalist and one of The New York Times Best Theater Picks of 2015, this hilariously dark and shocking play takes audiences on an unpredictable, unnerving journey to a simple and very human insight. CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT AND STRONG VIOLENCE; MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR PATRONS UNDER THE AGE OF 17. APRIL 6-29 Previews April 4 & 5 IN THE COOK THEATRE whip-smart satire with a whole lot to say. ItsAllTheatre.com EVENTS & OFFERINGS The Scoop Presentation at every performance (excludes Opening Night April 6) Begins 1 hour before curtain FREE Inside Asolo Rep March 28 11am Cook Theatre $5 Insights into the artistic process Join us for coffee and pastries at 10:30am Free for donors and Guild members. Tuesday Talkbacks April 10, 17, 24 Meet the Actors April 15 IllumiNation Series April 21 Pre- and post-show events Theatre and conversation exploring topical and social themes threaded throughout the season. 15

9 RAGTIME Book by TERRENCE McNALLY Music by STEPHEN FLAHERTY Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS Based on the novel Ragtime by E.L. DOCTOROW Directed by PETER ROTHSTEIN A collaboration with Seattle s 5th Avenue Theatre It s the dawn of the 20th Century in New York... a time of enormous change, of new ideas, and the world is moving to the music of ragtime. This epic Tony Award-winning musical depicts the struggles, successes, hopes and dreams of a white, upper-middle class family in New Rochelle, an African-American musician and his girlfriend in Harlem, and a Jewish immigrant and his daughter on the Lower East Side. Interwoven with their stories are the newsmakers of the era including Evelyn Nesbit, Harry Houdini, Booker T. Washington, J.P. Morgan and Henry Ford. Minneapolis director Peter Rothstein has adapted this originally massive musical into an intimate, innovative, highly theatrical production that, in today s world, resonates to the very heart. MAY 4-27 Previews May 1, 2 & 3 America needs to see this musical. Minneapolis Star Tribune EVENTS & OFFERINGS The Scoop Presentation at every performance (excludes Opening Night May 4) Begins 1 hour before curtain FREE Starry Night Dinner April 23 Special Events, see page 25 Tuesday Talkbacks May 1, 8, 15, 22 Meet the Actors May 13 IllumiNation Series May 16 Pre- and post-show events Theatre and conversation exploring topical and social themes threaded throughout the season. OUT@AsoloRep May 17 LGBT ticketed series Visit asolorep.org/out 17

10 JUNGLE BOOK By CRAIG FRANCIS and RICK MILLER Based on the book by RUDYARD KIPLING Directed by CRAIG FRANCIS and RICK MILLER Produced by Kidoons/WYRD Productions from Montréal, Canada From the oceans to the jungle Asolo Rep is thrilled to present this world premiere from the creators of the hit show Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Using the same jaw-dropping multi-media theatrical approach, Jungle Book re-imagines Kipling s classic stories through modern eyes to transport audiences to the world s jungles. From Mowgli the Man-Cub to Baloo the Bear, Kaa the Snake and more, Jungle Book brings the characters audiences know and love to life while also introducing some of the other colorful inhabitants of Kipling s books. Through eye-popping video, interactive technology and the whimsical and soulful stories, poems and songs from the original novel, this time honored tale promises to be a feast for the senses. RECOMMENDED FOR EVERYONE AGES 7+. JUNE 9-24 Previews June 6, 7 & 8 GREAT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY expect loads of familyfriendly fun. Sarasota Magazine EVENTS & OFFERINGS The Scoop Presentation at every performance (excludes Opening Night June 9) Begins 1 hour before curtain FREE Family Day June 16 12:30pm Pre- and post-show activities for all ages. Family ticket packages available. Meet the Actors June 17 Linnie E. Dalbeck Memorial Foundation Trust Joy McCann Culverhouse Charitable Trust 19

11 SUBSCRIBE TODAY. Passion. Surprise. Inspiration. Transformation. Experience it all and secure your seats now for our season. Subscribers get the best seats all season long. And if something comes up, you can exchange your tickets for another performance free of charge. Reserve your seats before tickets go on sale to the general public. Lock in the best price. When shows get hot, the ticket prices go up. As a subscriber, you're guaranteed cool subscription prices. Share with your friends and family subscribers receive additional tickets at a 15% discount. By subscribing early, never get turned away from a sold-out show. 6-Play Package 6-Play Subscribers experience the ultimate theatre adventure with two full-scale musicals and our four rep plays. INCLUDES: EVITA; SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE; MORNING AFTER GRACE; RHINOCEROS; ROE; RAGTIME. Thursday Wed/Sat/Sun Tue & Wed Thu-Sat Opening Matinee Matinee Evening Evening Night Section A+ $411 $438 $450 $465 $489 Section A $390 $414 $429 $444 $465 Section B $312 $330 $339 $348 $369 Section C $213 $234 $249 $258 $276 Section D $150 $156 $174 $180 $198 4 or 6-Flex Create your own series 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. Flex pass tickets used for EVITA must be redeemed prior to November ticket flex $312 6 ticket flex $465 6-Play Preview For the biggest savings see the 6-Play performances (listed above) before opening night. Section A+ $354 A $333 B $267 C $210 D $147 Play Pass The best possible price on a SPACE-AVAILABLE BASIS just reserve your seats beginning at noon the day of the performance. Valid for one ticket to each of Asolo Rep s six mainstage shows. Excludes section A+ seating. $189 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 lastminute, best-available seating. Valid student ID required. $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 $100. IT S EASY TO SUBSCRIBE! Personal Service: call or Visit in Person: Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm: 5555 N. Tamiami Tr. Sarasota, FL Online: asolorep.org/ticketing/subscriptions The cast of Guys & Dolls. Photo by Cliff Roles

12 Asolo Repertory Theatre presents an FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training production Touring Schools & Community Venues Throughout Florida Sep. 26 Nov. 20 One night only in the Cook Theatre Friday, Sep. 29 at 5:30pm All seats $25 For information about public performance dates throughout the community, visit: asolorep.org/education/tour-2017 To schedule a school or community performance, call: ext LEAD SPONSOR YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS By WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Adapted by TYLER DOBROWSKY Directed by JAMES DEAN PALMER Shakespeare s profound examination of power, opportunism and conviction stands as one of the greatest political plays of all time. Intimate and fast-paced, this adaptation asks: How do you choose between the roar of public opinion and the compass of your own heart? Especially when the greater good is on the line. Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild, Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation, Mandell and Madeleine Berman Foundation, Linnie E. Dalbeck Memorial Foundation Trust, Andrew R. Ferrell Foundation, Charles Henry Leach II Fund, Plantation Community Foundation Go beyond the stage... AUDIENCE EXTRAS THE SCOOP The Scoop is offered free of charge for EVERY PERFORMANCE (opening nights are excluded). Arrive one hour prior to any performance to hear the ideas and inspirations that contributed to the production you are about to watch. TUESDAY TALKBACKS Join us for an intimate post-show discussion with featured actors or guests following every Tuesday performance. 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. SPECIAL PERFORMANCES FACES OF CHANGE Monday, April 9 at 7pm Cook Theatre FREE Asolo Rep s annual community-based documentary theatre project is created from the real-life experiences of local residents and is inspired by this season s production of Roe. By bringing the real words of local residents to the stage, this year s Faces of Change sets aside the notion of right and wrong to uncover the actual human lives behind the statistics. Faces of Change is also part of the IllumiNation Series. For more info and to learn how you can participate, please call ext Additional community performances TBA. Sponsored by Koski Family Foundation Fund for New Audiences. KALEIDOSCOPE We partner with area service organizations for this awardwinning performing arts program for people with special needs one of Asolo Rep s longest running outreach programs. A culminating showcase of the work is open to the public. For more information visit: asolorep.org/kaleidoscope DISCUSSION SERIES INSIDE ASOLO REP Evita November 2 11am Shakespeare in Love & Morning After Grace January 31 11am Rhinoceros & Roe February 28 11am Gloria March 28 11am Glimpse what goes on behind the curtain in this special series in the Cook Theatre featuring the creative artists from Asolo Rep s productions. For info: asolorep.org/inside_asolo_rep Sponsored by Hotel Indigo and Observer Media Group. ILLUMINATION SERIES Evita December 6 7:30pm show Morning After Grace February 17 2pm show Roe March 21 7:30pm show Gloria April 21 2pm show Ragtime May 16 7:30pm show A stimulating series of theatre and conversation exploring the topical and social themes threaded throughout our season. IllumiNation events begin one hour prior to curtain with a reception on the mezzanine, continue with the performance, and conclude with a moderated discussion. IllumiNation also includes the Faces of Change performance on April 9. For package information visit: asolorep.org/illumination_series Sponsored by Morton s Gourmet Market and Capstan Financial Consulting Group. 23

13 Why do you love the world of theatre? Is it the thrilling stories and performances on stage? The dazzling sets, music, and visual effects? The opportunities to see how the magic happens backstage? You can be a part of it all. This season, Asolo Rep needs your help in Staging Our World. Make a contribution today to join our family of donors and explore the world of theatre you love. With a gift of $75 or more, you will receive: Discounts on single tickets and Costume Designer Brunches Access to behind-the-scenes tours and events And so much more! Use code ANGEL when making your donation to receive a special Asolo Rep gift. Enter the code online when making your donation, include it with your check, or call the Development Office. Here s how you can join the Asolo Rep Family of Donors: Add a donation to your online ticket purchase at: tickets.asolorep.org or when you call the box office Give 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 ANNUAL GALA OLD HOLLYWOOD AT COCOANUT GROVE Saturday, March 3, 2018 Art Ovation Hotel A formal fundraiser featuring a cocktail reception, silent auction, seated dinner, paddle raise, live music and dancing. GALA AFTER PARTY Saturday, March 3, 2018 Louies Modern Late night drinks and dancing. STARRY NIGHT DINNER SERIES Intimate dinners at amazing locations, themed to our shows. Evita November 6, 2017 Shakespeare in Love December 11, 2017 Ragtime April 23, 2018 SEASON CELEBRATION ON STAGE Monday, April 2, 2018 A dramatic dinner on Asolo Rep s Mertz Theatre Stage. MEN WHO COOK & BREW Sunday, May 20, 2018 Michael s on the Bay at Selby Gardens A dinner prepared by the community s most well-respected men, a craft beer garden, live music, contests and more. Celebrate with us! DIRECTOR'S TAKE LUNCHEON Thursday, November 30, 2017 The Westin Sarasota A lunch and stimulating conversation with Asolo Rep s directors, exploring the themes of the season. COSTUME DESIGNER BRUNCHES Q&A with acclaimed costume designers. Evita November 14, 2017 Shakespeare in Love January 10, 2018 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. Cuba Cruise June 13-23, 2018 More Info? WEB asolorep.org/specialevents Specialevents@asolo.org CALL ext Mrs. Ruth Kreindler 24 25

14 November SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DAYLIGHT SAVINGS STARRY NIGHT DINNER AM INSIDE ASOLO REP COSTUME DESIGNER BRUNCH 8PM PREVIEW EVITA 8PM PREVIEW EVITA 8PM PREVIEW EVITA 8PM OPENING EVITA 8PM PREVIEW EVITA VETERANS DAY PM EVITA 7:30PM EVITA 1:30PM/7:30PM EVITA THANKSGIVING 8PM EVITA 2PM/8PM EVITA January SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 NEW YEAR S DAY COSTUME DESIGNER BRUNCH 8PM PREVIEW SHAKES PM PREVIEW SHAKES PM OPENING SHAKES PM SHAKES MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY 8PM PREVIEW MORNING 8PM PREVIEW MORNING 8PM OPENING MORNING 2PM SHAKES 8PM MORNING PM SHAKES 7:30PM MORNING 1:30PM SHAKES 1:30PM MORNING 7:30PM MORNING 7:30PM SHAKES 26 2PM EVITA 3 2PM FAMILY DAY EVITA :30PM EVITA 5 7:30PM EVITA 29 7:30PM EVITA 6 1:30PM EVITA 7:30PM EVITA 30 DIRECTOR'S TAKE LUNCHEON 7:30PM EVITA 7 7:30PM EVITA December 1 8PM EVITA 8 8PM EVITA 2 2PM/8PM EVITA 9 2PM/8PM EVITA :30PM SHAKES AM INSIDE ASOLO REP 7:30PM MORNING 8PM MORNING 2PM MORNING 1:30PM MORNING 8PM SHAKES 7:30PM MORNING 7 8 8PM PREVIEW RHINO 8PM PREVIEW RHINO 9 8PM OPENING RHINO 10 2PM SHAKES 8PM MORNING FEBRUARY December PM EVITA STARRY NIGHT DINNER HANUKKAH 1:30PM EVITA 7:30PM EVITA 8PM EVITA 2PM/8PM EVITA 7:30PM EVITA 7:30PM EVITA PM EVITA 7:30PM EVITA 1:30PM/7:30PM EVITA 7:30PM EVITA 8PM EVITA 2PM/8PM EVITA CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS 7:30PM EVITA 1:30PM/7:30PM EVITA 7:30PM EVITA 2PM/8PM EVITA 2PM/8PM CLOSING EVITA 2PM EVITA 31 NEW YEAR S EVE EVITA EVITA SHAKES SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE MORNING MORNING AFTER GRACE RHINO RHINOCEROS ROE ROE RAGTIME RAGTIME GLORIA GLORIA JUNGLE JUNGLE BOOK Special Offerings: Tuesday Talkbacks Meet the Actors IllumiNation OUT@AsoloRep February VALENTINE S DAY 2PM MORNING 7:30PM RHINO 1:30PM RHINO 8PM SHAKES 2PM MORNING 1:30PM MORNING 7:30PM MORNING 8PM RHINO 7:30PM SHAKES PM RHINO PRESIDENT S DAY 7:30PM MORNING 1:30PM SHAKES 1:30PM SHAKES 7:30PM RHINO 7:30PM MORNING :30PM RHINO 11AM INSIDE ASOLO REP THE SCOOP is offered one hour prior to EVERY Asolo Rep performance, excluding opening nights. 1:30PM SHAKES 7:30PM MORNING asolorep

15 March SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY PM CLOSING MORNING 7:30PM SHAKES 1:30PM RHINO 7:30PM SHAKES :30PM MORNING 8PM MORNING 2PM MORNING 7:30PM RHINO 8PM RHINO GALA :30PM SHAKES 8PM RHINO 8PM SHAKES DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ST. PATRICK S DAY 8PM PREVIEW ROE 8PM PREVIEW ROE 8PM OPENING ROE 2PM RHINO 8PM SHAKES PM ROE 18/19 SEASON 7:30PM SHAKES 1:30PM RHINO 1:30PM SHAKES 8PM SHAKES 2PM SHAKES ANNOUCEMENT 4PM 7:30PM ROE 7:30PM RHINO 8PM ROE March May SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY May PM PREVIEW RAGTIME 8PM PREVIEW RAGTIME 8PM PREVIEW RAGTIME 8PM OPENING RAGTIME 2PM/8PM RAGTIME PM RAGTIME 7:30PM RAGTIME 1:30PM/7:30PM RAGTIME 7:30PM RAGTIME 8PM RAGTIME 2PM/8PM RAGTIME MOTHER S DAY 7:30PM RAGTIME 1:30PM RAGTIME 7:30PM RAGTIME 8PM RAGTIME 2PM/8PM RAGTIME 2PM RAGTIME 7:30PM RAGTIME PM RAGTIME 7:30PM RAGTIME 1:30PM/7:30PM RAGTIME 7:30PM RAGTIME 8PM RAGTIME 2PM/8PM RAGTIME MEN WHO COOK & BREW April 25 2PM SHAKES 1 EASTER 26 2 SEASON CELEBRATION ON STAGE 27 7:30PM ROE 3 7:30PM ROE 28 11AM INSIDE ASOLO REP 1:30PM ROE 7:30PM CLOSING SHAKES 4 1:30PM RHINO 7:30PM ROE 8PM PREVIEW GLORIA 29 1:30PM RHINO 7:30PM ROE 5 1:30PM ROE 7:30PM RHINO 8PM PREVIEW GLORIA 30 GOOD FRIDAY PASSOVER BEGINS 8PM ROE 6 8PM ROE 8PM OPENING GLORIA 31 2PM ROE 8PM RHINO 7 2PM/8PM ROE 2PM/8PM GLORIA PM RHINO 7PM COOK THEATRE 7:30PM ROE 1:30PM ROE 1:30PM ROE 8PM RHINO 2PM CLOSING RHINO 2PM GLORIA FACES OF CHANGE 7:30PM GLORIA 7:30PM RHINO 7:30PM ROE 8PM GLORIA 2PM/8PM GLORIA 7:30PM GLORIA 7:30PM GLORIA 8PM ROE PM CLOSING ROE 2PM GLORIA 7:30PM GLORIA 7:30PM GLORIA 7:30PM GLORIA 8PM GLORIA 2PM GLORIA 8PM GLORIA June 27 2PM CLOSING RAGTIME 3 28 MEMORIAL DAY PM PREVIEW JUNGLE 7PM PREVIEW JUNGLE 7PM PREVIEW JUNGLE 7PM OPENING JUNGLE PM JUNGLE 1:30PM/7PM JUNGLE 7PM JUNGLE 7PM JUNGLE 2PM FAMILY DAY JUNGLE 7PM JUNGLE FATHER S DAY 2PM JUNGLE 1:30PM/7PM JUNGLE 7PM JUNGLE 7PM JUNGLE 2PM/7PM JUNGLE 31 June PM GLORIA STARRY NIGHT DINNER 7:30PM GLORIA 7:30PM GLORIA 7:30PM GLORIA 8PM GLORIA 2PM/8PM GLORIA PM CLOSING JUNGLE PM CLOSING GLORIA EVITA EVITA SHAKES SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE MORNING MORNING AFTER GRACE RHINO RHINOCEROS ROE ROE RAGTIME RAGTIME GLORIA GLORIA JUNGLE JUNGLE BOOK Special Offerings: Tuesday Talkbacks Meet the Actors IllumiNation OUT@AsoloRep THE SCOOP is offered one hour prior to EVERY Asolo Rep performance, excluding opening nights asolorep

16 November 1-19 preview October 31 by Sophocles Directed by Greg Leaming Considered one of the greatest plays ever written and, thanks to Sigmund Freud, one of the most widely known in the modern world. Part murder mystery, part political thriller and part psychological whodunit, Sophocles Oedipus is the story of one very flawed hero discovering the awful burden of power. January 3-21 preview January 2 by Stephen Adly Guirgis Directed by Celine Rosenthal A 2011 Tony Award nominee for Best Play, The Motherf**cker with the Hat is a ferociously funny play about love, fidelity, and facing one s demons. Ex-con Jackie thinks he has finally turned his life around now that he s sober and has a new job. But when he finds a strange hat in his girlfriend s apartment, he is back on the brink in this razor-sharp comedy with a lot to say about relationships. February 21-March 11 preview February 20 by Jean Anouilh Translation by Jeremy Sams Directed by Ashley Teague In 1950s France, a group of socialites plan to present an 18th century comedy at their annual ball. They cast their friends and lovers and also enlist the help of the young, penniless woman hired as nanny for the household. But when it becomes evident that the plot is a little too close to their real lives, the fun turns disturbingly dark as the young woman finds out just how much power is wielded by the upper classes. April 18-May 5 preview April 17 by William Shakespeare Directed by Jonathan Epstein A special community collaboration with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens The Conservatory returns to glorious Selby Gardens with the play that s as merry as the day is long. The war is over and the soldiers have returned home, but between Benedick and Beatrice, the battle is just beginning. This lively showdown between the sexes is filled with missed connections and romantic hijinks, but despite all obstacles truth and love win the day. Schedule of Performances: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:30pm FSU/ASOLO smart and Friday and Saturday at 8pm Sunday at 2pm CONSERVATORY 4-play subscriptions Much Ado About Nothing: adventurous Tuesday through Saturday at 8pm Sunday, April 22 at 10:30am FOR ACTOR TRAINING just $100 theatre Dog Days Theatre returns SEASON tickets at asolorep.org in 2018 July 10-August 26! 30 31

17 SEATING MERTZ THEATRE Section A+ Section A Section B Section C Section D STAGE E D - C - Asolo Repertory Theatre Gloria - M - - L - - K - - J - - I - - H - - G - F B A - ORCHESTRA MEZZANINE BALCONY STAGE - M - - L - - K - - J - - I - - H - - G - - F E - D - C - B - A STAGE E C D B A RIGHT BOX FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training Oedipus, The Motherf***er With the Hat, The Rehearsal F STAGE F A E D C B LEFT BOX COOK THEATRE / FSU/ASOLO CONSERVATORY D C B A STAGE ACCESSIBILITY We want everyone to be able to experience great theatre at Asolo Rep. A T-Coil Hearing Loop System and wheelchair accessible seating are available in both theatres for all performances just ask! B D C A Asolo Repertory Theatre MERTZ THEATRE Evita single ticket prices start at: Preview Matinee Tue/Wed Eve Thu Sat Eve Opening Night Section D $32 $34 $35 $37 $40 through to to to to to Section A+ $73 $86 $87 $90 $92 Shakespeare in Love, Morning After Grace, Rhinoceros, Roe, Ragtime single ticket prices start at: Preview Thu Matinee W/Sa/Su Mat Tu/We Eve Thu Sat Eve Opening Night Section D $27 $27 $28 $31 $33 $35 through to to to to to to Section A+ $67 $75 $80 $80 $83 $88 Single ticket prices for Jungle Book start at $10. Ticket prices are subject to change based on availability. To avoid dynamic pricing increases, subscribe today. See information on pg. 21. BOX OFFICE HOURS Season hours beginning October 31: Monday 10am 5pm Tuesday Thursday 10am 7:30pm Friday Saturday 10am 8pm Sunday 10am 2pm PLEASE NOTE: In order to serve our patrons at show time, phone lines are closed 1 hour prior to performances. Online ticketing is available 24/7. The box office closes at 5pm on non-performance days asolorep.org TICKETS Single Ticket prices for Gloria in the Cook Theatre Preview Matinee Evening $27 $30 $32 COOK THEATRE/SELBY GARDENS FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training Oedipus, Motherf***er with the Hat, The Rehearsal, Much Ado About Nothing Tuesday Previews Pay What You Can Preview/Matinee/Evening $30 Groups have more fun! Bring your group of 10 or more to an Asolo Rep performance for discounted tickets and more. Please contact our Group Sales Manager at: ext or group_sales@asolo.org Cast of West Side Story. Photo by Cliff Roles. 33

18 A ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR OUR PARTNERS! For sponsorship information call ext PATRON SERVICES MAJOR SUPPORT VIRGINIA B. TOULMIN FOUNDATION LINNIE E. DALBECK MEMORIAL FOUNDATION TRUST CHARLES HENRY LEACH II FUND JOY McCANN CULVERHOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST PUBLIC PARTNERS Asolo Rep s artistic programs are paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax revenues ($10,000+ as of 8/15/17) CORDELIA LEE BEATTIE FOUNDATION 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. THE WILLIAM H. DONNER FOUNDATION HAMPTON INN & SUITES SARASOTA-BRADENTON AIRPORT 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. Hearing Loop System Asolo Repertory Theatre is now equipped with a hearing loop system in both the Mertz and Cook theatres to assist those with hearing aids or cochlear implants equipped with telecoils (T-Coil). Sound is transmitted directly from our P.A. system without background noise or interference to better serve our patrons. By turning your hearing aid to T for reception, you will be able to hear our performances with improved amplification and clarity. Seats in the Mertz NOT equipped with the loop include Row A in the orchestra and Row F in the mezzanine. For those patrons who do not have the T-Coil system, complimentary hearing amplification headsets are available in our lobby for both theatres. TICKET POLICIES Tickets are non-refundable and can only be exchanged for a different date of the same production. There is a $3 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 17, 2017 and are subject to change. Parking Free parking is available in front of the theatre, however close proximity parking for weekday matinee performances is limited. Please plan to arrive early. Parking for the disabled is on the front and east sides, with ramp access to the lobby. 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. 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. Connect with us: 34 35

19 asolorep 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID MANASOTA, FL PERMIT NO. 61 Michael Donald Edwards Producing Artistic Director Linda DiGabriele Managing Director or asolorep.org Please note: all productions, schedules, and prices are subject to change.