Gary and Elizabeth Butler
Annual Gala
ANNUAL GALA 2020
Asolo Repertory Theatre’s Annual Gala is the largest fundraiser of the season. The 2020 Annual Gala, A Bollywood Ball, was held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota and featured a cocktail reception and auction, followed by a seated dinner, paddle raise, live music and dancing. The event was chaired by Mary Braxton-Joseph, Tammy Karp, Donna Koffman and Elisabeth Waters. The evening’s entertainment featured a Bollywood-inspired show with dancers and performers, along with the Atlanta-based 5-piece Indian band Jashn. This year's guest artists included Shivali Bhammer and Navin Kundra.
Gala proceeds supported the artists in Asolo Rep’s 2019/20 season and our award-winning Education & Engagement programs, which help students develop an appreciation for the arts while gaining empathy and insight into the lives of others through experiencing, discussing and creating live theatre.
We thank all those who contributed to the success of this year’s event. We hope to see you at the theatre soon.
SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR: March 6, 2021
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ANNUAL GALA:
Contact Laura Stuart Wood, Special Events Manager, at 941-351-9010 ext. 4712 or [email protected]
GALA SPONSORS
Asolo Rep thanks the following sponsors for their generous support of the 2020 Annual Gala.
PLATINUM
GOLD
Tom and Ann Charters/Margaret Wise
Larry and Debbie Haspel
Stanley B. Kane
Bud and Betty Shapiro
Elisabeth Waters
SILVER
Herman and Sharon Frankel
Rita and Ron Greenbaum
Pamela Hughes, Hughes Design Associates/Deborah and Walton Beacham
Gary E. Kirschner and Rita J. Thibault, BDG Architects
John and Elenor Maxheim
BRONZE
The Bollywood Film Appreciation Society of Sarasota, in memory of Chuck and Margie Barancik
Terry Brackett
Ambassador James Joseph and Mary Braxton-Joseph
Arthur S. Karp Family Foundation, Inc.
Dr. Ronald Kendall
Carolyn Keystone and Jim Meekison
Donna and David Koffman
Ron and Geri Yonover
MEDIA
LIVE AUCTION
PRE-PARTY & RAFFLE
AFTER PARTY
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GALA COMMITTEE
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- Nancy Blackburn
- Nancy Boxill-Thompson
- Terry Brackett
- Ann Charters
- BJ Creighton
- Wendy Feinstein
- Mollie Holland
- Jason Hughes
- Charlie Huisking
- Sheena Maini
- Flora Major
- Enid Marshall
- Shari Phillips
- Jules Price
- Nikki Sedacca
- Michelle Senglaub
- Chet Thompson
- Margaret Wise