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Urbanite Theatre was created to breathe new life into Sarasota’s theater scene. Now after two years, it’s coming into its own. NICK FRIEDMAN A+E MANAGING EDITOR
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rbanite Theatre is prepar-
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off with the regional premiere of “Dry Land,” and the weeks before
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opening night are filled with the usual organized chaos — set buildouts, rehearsals, ticket sales — typical preparation. From the outside, things appear to be business as usual. But behind the scenes, the start of the third production season marks a significant milestone for the burgeoning black box theater company. Slowly but surely, things are starting to
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fall into place. Photos by Nick Friedman
Above: As they prepare to open “Dry Land,” Brendan Ragan and Summer Dawn Wallace have found a sense of stability in Urbanite Theatre. Top: The Urbanite Theatre’s founders recently secured a 10-year lease on their location.
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