FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STRING OF PEARLS
FACT SHEET
PRESENTED BY THE ASOLO THEATRE COMPANY
Howard J. Millman, Producing Artistic Director
WHAT String of Pearls by Michele Lowe
WHERE The Asolo Theatre Company
In the Jane Bancroft Cook Theatre
5555 N. Tamiami Trail - Sarasota, Florida 34243
WHO Directed by: Joan Vail Thorne
Scenic Design: Kent Goetz
Costume Design: Michele Macadaeg
Lighting Design: William Kenyon
Original Sound Design: Matt Kelly
Sound Design: Matthew Parker
Stage Manager: Marian Wallace
CAST Woman 1 Natasha Staley
Woman 2 Carolyn Michel
Woman 3 Devora Millman
Woman 4 Darlene Horne
OPENING NIGHT Friday, May 12, 2006 at 8 p.m.The opening night show is followed by a champagne reception, and “mingle with the stars” celebration held on the MEZZANINE. Members of the media are invited to photograph and interview the cast and creative team at the party.
SYNOPSIS Love, loss, and destiny are threaded together as one radiant string of pearls links the stories of 27 women. Four actresses play the many colorful characters that over time covet, steal, bestow, and misplace the singular necklace.
PREVIEW Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m.
SHOW TIMES
05/12 8:00 p.m. Opening
05/13 8:00 p.m.
05/19 8:00 p.m.
05/20 8:00 p.m.
05/23 8:00 p.m.
05/25 8:00 p.m.
05/27 2:00 p.m.
05/28 2:00 p.m. PT
05/31 8:00 p.m.
06/03 2:00 p.m. IN
06/04 2:00 p.m.
06/06 8:00 p.m.
06/08 8:00 p.m. PT
06/10 8:00 p.m.
06/14 8:00 p.m. AD
06/16 8:00 p.m.
06/17 2:00 p.m.
06/18 2:00 p.m. AD Closing
PLAYTALKS This is a free opportunity for the community to meet the actors of each play and participate in an animated and honest discussion about the production process. Tickets to show prior to the discussion are $29-$33. (In the Cook Theatre)
May 28 after the 2 p.m. matinee performance, at approximately 3:45 p.m.
June 8 after the 8 p.m. evening performance, at approximately 9:45 p.m.
INSIGHTS A FREE hour-long discussion on select Saturday mornings that provides unique opportunities to look at the work done by members of the design team in order for a show to open. The discussion is FREE; you may purchase tickets to the 2:00 p.m. performance following the discussion for $29-$33; however, attendance of the show is not required.
Saturday, June 3 at 11 a.m. in the Cook Theatre
AUDIO
DESCRIBED A service provided by the Asolo where specially trained audio describers provide elaborate audio imagery of the play action and setting to the visually impaired audience member through a headset system.
Wednesday, June 14, 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 18, 2 p.m.
TICKETS Box Office 941-351-8000 or 800-361-8388
Group Sales (10 or more) toll free 877-427-6567
www.asolo.org
$29-$33
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PRODUCERS Gary and Barbara Ackerman
Evelin Corsey
Lawrence and Emily Levine
Dr. Alan and Claudia Porter
Betty Schiff
George and Valerie Terris
Mrs. K.V. Weidner
Ed and Ida Wilkof
Norman and Jeanne Winston
Bob and Jeanne Zabelle
SEASON
PRESENTERS Esther M. Mertz
Virginia B. Toulmin
Designing Women
PRESENTERS
Stanley and Janet Kane
Joan and Ira Mendell
Lee and Bob Peterson
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The Asolo Theatre Festival is funded in part by the Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Department of State, the Florida Arts Council, the City and County of Sarasota and the Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax through the Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council and the Sarasota County Arts Council. Funding is also received through efforts of support groups including the Asolo Angel Association, the Asolo Theatre Guild, the Directors Emeritus and the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations.