Asolo Rep Staging Our Future

BUILDING OUR CAPACITY TO PRODUCE WORLD-CLASS THEATRE IS AT THE HEART OF OUR STRATEGIC PLAN. Expanding our

production facilities and modernizing our stage systems are key building blocks for our success, along with investments in new programmatic and administrative spaces. We’ve acquired new properties and invested in production upgrades, made possible with lead gifts from generous donors who believe passionately in our vision for the future. Hand-in-hand with developing our capital infrastructure, we are building our endowment funds to protect and maintain our assets and support future operations to keep pace with the theatre’s artistic vision: World-class theatre. Made in Sarasota.

The STAGING OUR FUTURE Capital Campaign, co-chaired by Ann Charters and Margaret Wise will:

EXPAND

Build on our national reputation for artistic excellence and creation of new work

Provide industry leaders with exemplary, state-of-the-art facilities

Make Asolo Rep a center for creating new, Broadway-bound masterpieces Address critical space needs for rehearsal, costume construction and storage, and support studios and offices INSPIRE

Broaden our Education & Engagement programs to craft meaningful relationships with young people, families, and community organizations

Gather people of all ages together in studios and classrooms to learn, create, and grow through classes and summer camps Create training opportunities in the Joan Armour Mendell Scenic Studio, the costume shop, and with stage managers, designers, and directors EVOLVE

Invest in the future of Asolo Rep by developing new income streams Attract nationally respected producers to develop shows entirely within our buildings

Enable us to take on additional outside commissions as well as develop a profitable rental business in costumes and wigs, with expanded construction shop and industry standard storage Generate additional rental income by making event spaces, classrooms, and conference rooms available to community groups

“Asolo Rep knows how to leverage a crisis and overcome a challenge – it’s our superpower! Faced with the possibility of no performances this season, the Asolo Rep Production Team, led by Vic Meyrich, designed and built the Terrace Stage and Michael Donald Edwards produced a remarkable season of five performances that cheered and sustained us through the theatre 'drought' caused by the pandemic. Likewise, with the commitment of Development leadership, the support of the Asolo Rep Board and donors from the community, funds were raised to enable the theatre to commit to phase one of the Robert and Beverly Koski Center expansion project. Very soon now, Asolo Rep will have two new rehearsal halls, breakout studios, costume storage, office spaces, and so many other auxiliary spaces. We will truly be STAGING OUR FUTURE.” ‑Bev Koski

To learn more about how you can support this exciting campaign to propel Asolo Rep into the future, contact:

Benjamin Luczak Benjamin_Luczak@asolo.org

Angel Hissom Angel_Hissom@asolo.org

“This next chapter will be a thrilling time of growth, artistic exploration, and

community engagement.”—Michael Donald Edwards, Producing Artistic Director

› The new Super Rehearsal Hall will allow Asolo Rep to rehearse full productions on-site.The space will feature sprung dance floors and mirrors, and will be 26 feet in height to accommodate all choreographic and set needs.