Asolo Rep Announces 2016-17 Board Officers and New Members

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced its 2016-17 Board officers and new members.

Asolo Rep's 2016-17 season Board Officers are Dr. Larry Haspel, President, Ann Charters, Vice President/President Elect, Carole Crosby, Vice President, Sy Goldblatt, Vice President, Melanie Natarajan, Treasurer, and Kim Bleach, Secretary.

New Board members include Diana Armbrust, Judith Hofmann, Audrey Robbins, Jim Roque (SunTrust Bank Private Wealth Management), and Geri Yonover. Mary Lou Winnick is the Board's Immediate Past President and continues her service as a board member.

"We, without a doubt, have one of the most highly active and committed boards in Sarasota," said Linda DiGabriele, Managing Director of Asolo Rep. "Our board members' tremendous expertise in diverse fields and varied backgrounds are an asset to Asolo Rep, and we would certainly not be able to present the work that we do without their essential support."

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Asolo Repertory Theatre 2016-17 Board of Directors

Peggy Abt

Diana Armburst

Robert Baer

Chuck Barancik

Beverly Bartner

Robert Bartner

David Bavar

Kimberly Bleach, Secretary

Doug Bradbury

Susan Buck

Chad Campbell

Jim Chandler

Ann Charters, Vice President/President Elect

Warren Coville

Carole Crosby, Vice President

John Currie

Susan Dweck

Richard Ferrell

Herman Frankel

Leslie Glass

Sy Goldblatt, Vice President

Rick Gomez

Ron Greenbaum

Larry Haspel, President

Nona Macdonald Heaslip

Judith Hofmann

Charlie Huisking

Anne E. Jones

Carolyn Keystone

Beverly Koski

Ruth Kreindler

Cheryl MacLauchlan

Flora Major

Nancy Markle

Betsy Marshall

Elenor Maxheim

Joan Armour Mendell

L. Scott Merritt

Melanie Natarajan, Treasurer

Anna Nekoranec

Carol Phillips

Audrey Robbins

Flori Roberts

Jim Roque

Jennifer Rust

Bill Sandy

Stephanie Shaw

Eva Slane

Mary Lou Winnick, Immediate Past President

Margaret Wise

Joan Wood

Geri Yonover

Judy Zuckerberg

Ex-Officio Members

Patricia Anderson, President, Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild

John Thrasher, President, Florida State University

Cameron Jackson, Executive Director/Producing Artistic Director, School of Theatre, Florida State University

Peter Weishar, Dean, College of Fine Arts, Florida State University

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Now in its 58th season, Asolo Repertory Theatre is recognized as one of the premier professional theatres in America and one of the largest in the Southeastern United States. One of the few select theatres in the nation that performs in true rotating repertory, Asolo Rep's highly skilled Acting Company and extensive craftsmanship bring to life this unique performance method that gives audiences the opportunity to see multiple productions in the span of a few days. Asolo Rep presents up to 15 productions each season including contemporary and classic works and provocative musical theatre experiences. A theatre district in and of itself, Asolo Rep is committed to expanding its reach into the community, furthering its collaboration with the best theatre artists working in the industry today and cultivating new artists through its affiliation with the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards and Managing Director Linda DiGabriele, Asolo Rep's ambitious theatrical offerings and ground-breaking education and outreach programming engage audiences and ensure its lasting legacy for future generations. For more information about Asolo Rep and its 2016-17 season, visit www.asolorep.org.