21-22 Asolo Rep Single Ticket Brochure

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SEASON

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Let’s once again ignite the magic

...together!

SEASON

Our hearts are full and our minds are racing at the thought of opening our doors at Asolo Rep and welcoming you all back to experience the joy, laughter, and tears that our new season is sure to generate.

Living through this extraordinary time has given us a renewed sense of the value and importance of theatre, and we celebrate the need to get together in our beautiful building. We want to share these wonderful stories brilliantly told by some of the most celebrated artists working in the American Theatre today.

present a recent negative COVID test. If you prefer, you may choose to provide proof of vaccination.

As long as we are in the middle of this pandemic, these important additions will allow us to continue doing our very best to keep you, our patrons, staff, crew, and artists as safe as we possibly can.

The reward for these additional protocols is a season of which we are immensely proud and excited. A season that celebrates the mosaic that is America, that is unafraid of some of the big questions we are facing, and also provides a rollicking good time!

There is so much talent lined up to come and direct, design, dance, sing, and act to vividly inhabit these stories. Each show will be unmissable. All we need to ignite the magic is you.

With eager anticipation and love,

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NOVEMBER 20–JANUARY 1

Previews November 17–19

HAIR

Book and lyrics by GEROME RAGNI and JAMES RADO Music by GALT MACDERMOT Directed and Choreographed by JOSH RHODES Hair is the rock musical that started it all. This joyous rebellion proudly reclaims love as the heart of what it means to be American.

Packed with music that is beautiful, irreverent, and deeply evocative, the quirky, all-inclusive vibe doesn’t shy away from poignant social commentary. This iconic musical and Grammy Award-winning score get an exuberant and resonant retelling in the hands of Broadway and Asolo Rep favorite Josh Rhodes. Unforgettable numbers like “The Flesh Failures (Let the Sunshine In),” “Aquarius,” “Good Morning Starshine,” and “Hair” will bring audiences to their feet!

Contains mature themes, language, and brief nudity. Recommended for age 16+.

Orch and Mezz tickets start at $57 Balcony tickets start at $33

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JANUARY 14–MARCH 26

Previews January 12–13

OUR TOWN

By THORNTON WILDER Directed by DESDEMONA CHIANG Perhaps no other play rings truer today. Thornton Wilder’s Our Town is, at its heart, about us. All of us who are swept up by time and subject to inescapable change. As another ordinary day begins, the inhabitants of a small American town go about their business: newspapers are delivered; people go to work; gardens are tended. And a boy and girl fall in love. But as life’s events unfold, one question remains: “Do any human beings ever realize life as they live it?” Long after it won the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Our Town remains one of the most enduring American plays of all time, reminding us to celebrate love, family, community, and the beauty in the ordinary.

Recommended for general audiences.

Orch and Mezz tickets start at $52 Balcony tickets start at $29

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JANUARY 21–APRIL 1 Previews January 19–20

GRAND HORIZONS

By BESS WOHL Directed by CELINE ROSENTHAL

You’re never too old to learn, but what if you learn that the person you’ve been married to for 50 years is making you miserable?

Bill and Nancy practically breathe in unison; they anticipate each other’s sighs, sneezes, and ends of sentences. But just as they settle into their new retirement home in Florida, Nancy wants out.

As their two adult sons struggle to cope with the news, they’re forced to question everything they assumed about the people they thought they knew best. Sophisticated, funny, delightfully – and sometimes provocatively – honest, this new Broadway hit comedy takes an intimate look at the unpredictable and enduring nature of love.

Contains mature themes and language. Recommended for age 16+.

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FEBRUARY 11–APRIL 2 Previews February 9–10

THE GREAT LEAP

By LAUREN YEE Directed by VANESSA STALLING

Born in the United States but inextricably tied to far-off and courts of San Francisco’s Chinatown. As fast-talking as he is athletically skilled, Lum wisecracks and dazzles his way onto a college team headed for a “friendly” exhibition game in Beijing. As the story bounces between 1989 and 1971, past relationships collide with present day revelations The Great Leap is about family, history, and learning that every game is a second chance.

Contains mature language. Recommended for age 16+.

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KNOXVILLE

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APRIL 23–MAY 11

Previews April 15–22

WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL!

KNOXVILLE

Book by FRANK GALATI Music by STEPHEN FLAHERTY | Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS Based on the novel A Death in the Family by JAMES AGEE Based, in part, on the play All the Way Home by TED MOSEL Directed by FRANK GALATI This moving and innovative new musical reunites the dynamic Tony Award®-winning creative team behind Ragtime, one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Based on James Agee’s autobiographical, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, A Death in the Family, the story begins as Agee struggles to write his greatest work—about the event that touched his young life and the effect it had on his mother, his town, and his own future. A powerful illumination of the forces that shape who we are, Knoxville is a universal coming-of-age story about family, faith, and love—and about the boy who will grow up to write it. With a sweeping musical score and an extraordinary creative team and cast, this world premiere is a must-see event!

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Contains mature themes. Recommended for age 10+.

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MAY 13–JUNE 4

Previews May 11–12 IN THE COOK THEATRE

EUREKA DAY

By JONATHAN SPECTOR Directed by BIANCA LAVERNE JONES An illness is spreading through the progressive and painstakingly accepting Eureka Day School–and it’s more than the mumps.

When the outbreak threatens to become an epidemic, it’s a race other. Despite the safe-space mentality, gluten-free scones from the local bakery, and open marriages that have moved beyond monogamy, secrets and lies still run rampant and childhood vaccinations ignite fury. An explosive comedy that skewers sanctimony and the nature of our politics, Eureka Day asks: when does “us” become “them”?

Contains mature themes and language. Recommended for age 16+.

Tickets start at $28

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JUNE 11–JUNE 26 Previews June 3–10

A NEW MUSICAL!

HOOD

Book by DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE Music and Lyrics by LEWIS FLINN Directed by MARK BROKAW Presented by arrangement with Tom Kirdahy and Hunter Arnold The world’s sexiest thief. A pair of history’s greatest lovers. The is the real story of the disgraced nobleman, forced into the wilderness, who seeks revenge not only for himself but against an unjust system. He rescues the damsel, or perhaps along the way, discovers she doesn’t need any rescuing. Five-time Tonynominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane–who re-invented Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella so deliciously–reunites with Lewis Flinn, his Give it Up/Lysistrata Jones collaborator, to bring to life this hilarious and stirring new musical adventure!

Contains mature themes. Recommended for age 14+.

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PACKAGES

Start at $165 and include: HAIR, OUR TOWN, GRAND HORIZONS, THE GREAT LEAP, KNOXVILLE, and HOOD A full seating map is available at asolorep.org/subscribe

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PREVIEWS

$411

$375

$294

$237

$165

OPENING NIGHT

$528

$501

$399

$297

$213

TUES & WED EVENING

$498

$468

$369

$267

$189

WED, SAT & SUN MATINEE

$489

$459

$372

$264

$186

THURS, FRI & SAT EVENING

$507

$477

$375

$279

$198

THURS MATINEE

$456

$429

$339

$237

$168

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FLEX PASS

4 Ticket Flex

$346

6 Ticket Flex

$507

SU B S C RIP TIO N PAC K AG E S

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All subscriptions include a $.50 per ticket gift to the Asolo Rep Endowment.

An additional $6 per order fee applies to all subscription orders.

Play Pass/$201

The best possible price on a spaceavailable 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.

Student Pass/$35

A steal at just $35. Full time students under 30 receive one ticket to each Asolo Rep and FSU/Asolo Conservatory 2021-22 performance for last-minute, best-available seating.

Valid student ID required.

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ON TOUR OCT—NOV 2021!

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ASOLO REP presents an FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training Production

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

By WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Adapted and Directed by GABY RODRIGUEZ

In this innovative 45-minute adaptation, experience the Bard like never before as part of a neighborhood block party! While their soldiers have been away at war, the community of Messina has learned to lean on each other for support.Through the eyes of the Neighborhood Watch, led by troupe leader Dogberry, we see young Hero and Claudio immediately fall in love while quickwitted Benedick and Beatrice need a matchmaker’s push. But their love and return to the community of Messina are jeopardized by dastardly Don John’s villainous machinations. Fall in love with this uproarious, witty, and charming story designed for audiences of all ages.

This performance is for general audiences.

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EDUCATION & Engagement Asolo Rep’s Education & Engagement Director is sponsored by the Muriel O’Neil Fund for the Performing Arts of Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Lead Sponsor Access to the Arts

Lead Sponsor Theatre For All

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MAJOR SUPPORT (as of August 19, 2021)

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FSU/ASOLO CONSERVATORY FOR ACTOR TRAINING Considered one of America’s leading acting schools, the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training is a three-year graduate program culminating in a Master of Fine Arts degree. Only 12 students are chosen each year to join the program that combines rigorous classroom training with professional production experience. Experience the program’s incredible artists in these four productions.

NOVEMBER 3–21 Preview November 2 By Directed by

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JANUARY 5–23 Preview January 4 By Directed by

2021/2022 Schedule COOK THEATRE Tue/Wed/Thur – 7:30pm Fri/Sat – 8pm Sun – 2pm

FEBRUARY 23–MARCH 13 Preview February 22 By Translated by Directed by

SINGLE TICKETS

$32

APRIL 6–24 Preview April 5 By Directed by

SUBSCRIPTIONS

$100

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2PM HAIR 8PM HAIR

2PM HAIR

2PM HAIR

2PM HAIR

Hanukkah

2PM HAIR

Hanukkah

2PM HAIR

Hanukkah

Hanukkah

7PM HAIR

7PM HAIR

7PM HAIR

7PM HAIR

7PM HAIR

Hanukkah

7PM HAIR

Election Day

1:30PM HAIR 7:30PM HAIR

1:30PM HAIR 7:30PM HAIR

1:30PM HAIR 7:30PM HAIR

1:30PM HAIR 7:30PM HAIR

Hanukkah

1:30PM HAIR 7:30PM HAIR

1:30PM HAIR 7:30PM HAIR

8PM Preview HAIR

7:30PM HAIR

1:30PM HAIR 7:30PM HAIR

7:30PM HAIR

New Year’s Eve 2PM HAIR 8PM HAIR

1:30PM HAIR

Christmas Eve

8PM HAIR

8PM HAIR

8PM HAIR

7:30PM HAIR

7:30PM HAIR

Hanukkah

2PM HAIR 8PM HAIR

8PM Preview HAIR

Hanukkah

Thanksgiving

8PM Preview HAIR

Veteran’s Day

New Year’s Day 2PM HAIR 8PM Closing HAIR

Christmas Day

2PM HAIR 8PM HAIR

2PM HAIR 8PM HAIR

Hanukkah 2PM HAIR 8PM HAIR

2PM HAIR 8PM HAIR

8PM Opening HAIR

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NOVEMBER DECEMBER

President’s Day

Valentine’s Day

7PM TOWN

1:30PM LEAP 7:30PM GRAND

1:30PM LEAP 7:30PM GRAND

1:30PM TOWN 7:30PM TOWN

8PM GRAND

8PM LEAP

2PM TOWN 8PM LEAP

2PM TOWN 8PM GRAND

8PM Preview LEAP

8PM Preview LEAP 1:30PM TOWN 7:30PM LEAP

2PM GRAND 8PM TOWN 8PM Opening LEAP

1:30PM GRAND 7:30PM GRAND

1:30PM TOWN 7:30PM GRAND

7PM TOWN

7PM GRAND

8PM GRAND

8PM TOWN

1:30PM TOWN 7:30PM GRAND

1:30PM GRAND 7:30PM TOWN

7PM GRAND

2PM GRAND 8PM TOWN

8PM TOWN

8PM Preview GRAND

8PM Opening GRAND

8PM Opening TOWN

8PM Preview GRAND

8PM Preview TOWN

Hair HAIR | Our Town: TOWN | Grand Horizons: GRAND | The Great Leap LEAP | Knoxville: KNOX | Eureka Day: DAY | Hood: HOOD

2PM TOWN

2PM GRAND

2PM LEAP

2PM TOWN

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

8PM Preview TOWN

JANUARY FEBRUARY

2PM KNOX

Easter

7PM KNOX

8PM Preview KNOX

7PM LEAP

7PM LEAP

2PM TOWN

2PM LEAP

7PM TOWN

2PM GRAND

1:30PM LEAP 7:30PM LEAP

1:30PM TOWN 7:30PM GRAND

7PM LEAP

8PM Preview KNOX

7:30PM KNOX

8PM Preview KNOX 1:30PM KNOX 7:30PM KNOX

1:30PM LEAP 7:30PM GRAND

1:30PM LEAP 7:30PM LEAP

1:30PM GRAND 7:30PM TOWN

1:30PM GRAND 7:30PM LEAP

1:30PM GRAND 7:30PM TOWN

1:30PM LEAP 7:30PM GRAND

St. Patrick’s Day

1:30PM LEAP 7:30PM TOWN

1:30PM GRAND 7:30PM LEAP

7PM GRAND

8PM KNOX

8PM Preview KNOX

8PM Preview KNOX

Good Frieday / Passover

8PM Closing GRAND

8PM GRAND

8PM LEAP

8PM TOWN

2PM KNOX 8PM KNOX

8PM Opening KNOX

8PM Preview KNOX

2PM LEAP 8PM Closing LEAP

2PM TOWN 8PM Closing TOWN

2PM GRAND 8PM LEAP

2PM LEAP 8PM GRAND

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MARCH APRIL

Memorial Day

7PM HOOD

7:30PM HOOD

7:30PM HOOD

1:30PM HOOD 7:30PM HOOD

1:30PM HOOD 7:30PM HOOD

8PM Preview HOOD

8PM Preview HOOD

8PM Preview HOOD

7PM HOOD

7:30PM DAY

7:30PM DAY

7:30PM DAY

8PM Preview DAY

7:30PM KNOX

7:30PM DAY

7:30PM DAY

7:30PM DAY

1:30PM KNOX 7:30PM Closing KNOX 8PM Preview DAY

1:30PM KNOX 7:30PM KNOX

7PM DAY

7PM DAY

7PM DAY

7PM KNOX

7PM KNOX

Hair HAIR | Our Town: TOWN | Grand Horizons: GRAND | The Great Leap LEAP | Knoxville: KNOX | Eureka Day: DAY | Hood: HOOD

2PM Closing HOOD

2PM HOOD

Father’s Day/ Junteenth

2PM HOOD

7PM Preview HOOD

2PM DAY

2PM DAY

2PM DAY

Mother’s Day 2PM KNOX

2PM KNOX

8PM HOOD

8PM HOOD

8PM Preview HOOD

8PM DAY 8PM Preview HOOD

8PM DAY

8PM DAY

8PM Opening DAY

8PM KNOX

2PM HOOD 8PM HOOD

2PM HOOD 8PM HOOD

8PM Opening HOOD

2PM DAY 8PM Closing DAY 8PM Preview HOOD

2PM DAY 8PM DAY

2PM DAY 8PM DAY

2PM DAY 8PM DAY

2PM KNOX 8PM KNOX

M AY JUNE

PAT RO N S E RV I C E S

Health & Safety

Safety is our top priority. We have once again united with local arts & cultural organizations to continue the #SafeArtsSarasota initiative and have put into place enhanced protocols to protect our patrons, artists, and staff. These protocols will evolve throughout the season based on CDC recommendations. For the most current protocols, please visit asolorep.org/safety.

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, 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 headsets are available in our lobby for both theatres.

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. Accessible parking 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

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, Theatre, most seats require mobility up or down a small number of stairs.

Directions to Asolo Rep

5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34243 Asolo Rep is adjacent to The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art 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.

Ticket Policies Tickets are non-refundable and can only be exchanged for a different date of the same production.

There is a $4 per ticket handling charge for all phone and internet orders.

Non-subscription 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 19, 2021 and are subject to change.

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MANAGING DIRECTOR LINDA DIGABRIELE

PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MICHAEL DONALD EDWARDS

A S O L O R E P E R T O RY T H E AT R E