MEN OF TORTUGA
FACT SHEET
PRESENTED BY ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE
Michael Donald Edwards, Producing Director
WHAT MEN OF TORTUGA by Jason Wells
WHERE Asolo Repertory Theatre
In the Harold E. and Esther M. Mertz Theatre
5555 N. Tamiami Trail - Sarasota, Florida 34243
WHO Directed by: Greg Leaming
Scenic Design: Marjorie Bradley Kellogg
Costume Design: Michele Macadaeg
Lighting Design: William “Bill” Peeler
Sound Design: Matthew Parker
Vocal Coach: Patricia Delorey
Stage Manager: Juanita Munford
Wig/Hair Design: Michelle Hart
CAST Avery Douglas Jones
Taggart James Clarke
Kling David Breitbarth
Maxwell Eberle Thomas
Fletcher Paul Molnar
OPENING NIGHT Friday, November 17, 2006 at 8 p.m.The opening night show is followed by Asolo Rep’s big champagne reception, and “mingle with the stars” celebration. Members of the media are invited to photograph and interview the cast and creative team at the party.
SYNOPSIS Conspiracy is the name of the game in this shrewdly tailored world premiere about three men who scheme with a weapons specialist to eliminate a member of the “opposition.” But the question is, how to best do the deed? And more importantly, do the ends justify the means? Suited for mature audiences.
PREVIEWS Wednesday, November 15 at 8 p.m. / Thursday, November 16 at 8 p.m.
SHOW TIMES
11/17 8:00 p.m. Opening 12/28 8:00 p.m. 01/24 2:00 p.m.
11/26 2:00 p.m. AD 12/30 2:00 p.m. 01/25 8:00 p.m.
11/28 8:00 p.m. 01/05 8:00 p.m. 01/31 8:00 p.m.
12/02 2:00 p.m. IN 01/06 8:00 p.m. 02/10 8:00 p.m.
12/06 2:00 p.m. 01/07 2:00 p.m. PT 02/15 8:00 p.m. PT
12/10 2:00 p.m. 01/10 8:00 p.m. 02/20 8:00 p.m.;
12/14 2:00 p.m. 01/11 2:00 p.m. 02/27 8:00 p.m.
12/16 8:00 p.m. 01/12 8:00 p.m. 03/02 8:00 p.m.
12/20 2:00 p.m. 01/16 8:00 p.m. 03/08 2:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. CL/AD 01/20 2:00 p.m. Act One!
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 $18-$53. (In the Mertz Theatre)
Sunday, January 7 after the 2 p.m. matinee performance, at approximately 4 p.m.
Thursday, February 15 after the 8 p.m. evening performance, at approximately 10 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 $16-$48; however, attendance of the show is not required.
Saturday, December 2 at 11 a.m. in the Mertz Theatre
AUDIO
DESCRIBED A service provided by Asolo Rep where specially trained audio describers provide elaborate audio imagery of the play action and setting to the visually impaired audience member through a headset system.
Sunday, November 26, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, December 20, 8 p.m.
ACT ONE!
DISCUSSION Join us after the January 20th performance on the mezzanine for a panel discussion “What The #$*!: Digesting Profanity in Contemporary Theatre” featuring playwright Jason Wells.
Saturday, January 20, 5:30 p.m. after the 2 p.m. matinee performance. Tickets are $10.
PRE-SHOW
DISCUSSION Each performance of Men of Tortuga during November and December will feature a pre-show discussion with director Greg Leaming, held 30 minutes before the performance.
TICKETS Box Office 941-351-8000 or 800-361-8388
Group Sales (10 or more) toll free 877-427-6567 www.asolo.org
$18-$53
Closing Night Celebration on March 8, 2007
Join us at each production’s closing night along with the following prestigious Lake Club builders for a celebration: John Cannon Homes, Inc., Lee Wetherington Companies, Peregrine Homes, London Bay Homes, Pruett Builders, Todd Johnston Homes, Marc Rutenberg, Anchor Builders, Landmark Development Group, and Westwater. Closing Night Celebrations are sponsored by The LakeClub at Lakewood Ranch.
CORPORATE /MEDIA SEASON PRESENTERS: Comcast / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
CO-PRESENTER Webtivity
CO-PRODUCERS Jim and Susan Buck
Alfred and Ann Goldstein
Winnie Hodgson
Nate and Annie Esformes
William Hawthorne, CPA Associates
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Asolo Repertory Theatre 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 Repertory Theatre Guild, the Directors Emeritus and the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations.