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Phantom Bodies

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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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Students learn from the masters at annual festival. PAGE 6

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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A local band reunites after three years. PAGE 10

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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