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THE CONSTANT WIFE by W. Somerset Maugham |
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$19-$56 |
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Box Office 941-351-8000 or 800-361-8388 |
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Group Sales (10 or more) toll free 877-427-6567 www.asolo.org
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| WHO |
Director: Mark Rucker |
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Assistant Director: Jennifer Sassaman |
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Scenic Designer: Eric Flatmo |
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Costume Designer: Katherine Roth |
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Lighting Designer: James D. Sale |
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Sound Designer: Matthew Parker |
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Vocal Coach: Patricia Delorey |
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Stage Manager: Juanita Munford* |
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Intern Assistant to the Stage Manager: Danielle MacMonagle |
| CAST |
Mrs. Culver |
Carolyn Michel* |
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Bentley |
Matt Brown |
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Martha Culver |
Jessi Blue Gormezano |
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Barbara Fawcett |
Sameerah Luqmaan-Harris* |
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Constance Middleton |
Dana Green* |
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Marie Louise Durham |
Julie Lachance |
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Dr. John Middleton |
Bryan Torfeh* |
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Bernard Kersal |
John Preston* |
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Mortimer Durham |
Douglas Jones* |
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*Members of Actors' Equity Association (AEA), the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. |
OPENING NIGHT Friday, December 7, 2007 at 8 PM.
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.
SETTING The action of the play takes place in John and Constance’s house on Harley Street.
Act 1 A summer afternoon in the Middletons’ drawing room.
Act 2 The same, late afternoon, a fortnight later.
Act 3 The same, one year later, afternoon.
SYNOPSIS Constance and John Middleton have the perfect house, perfect lives, and the perfect marriage. Or do they? When John’s affair with Constance’s best friend is suddenly public knowledge, it becomes clear that not everything is as it seems. Constance takes matters into her own hands – instead of getting mad, she decides to get even. But when the dust settles after their bitingly comic “battle of the sexes,” who will be the last one standing?
PREVIEWS Wednesday, December 5 at 8 PM / Thursday, December 6 at 8 PM
SHOW TIMES
12/07 8:00 PM ON 01/08 8:00 PM 02/01 8:00 PM
12/08 8:00 PM 01/10 8:00 PM PT 02/02 2:00 PM IN
12/15 8:00 PM 01/12 2:00 PM 02/03 2:00 PM AD
12/22 8:00 PM 01/16 2:00 PM 02/05 8:00 PM
12/26 8:00 PM 01/17 8:00 PM 02/07 8:00 PM
12/28 8:00 PM 01/19 8:00 PM 02/16 8:00 PM
12/30 2:00 PM 01/22 8:00 PM 02/20 2:00 PM
01/03 2:00 PM 01/24 2:00 PM 02/27 8:00 PM AD
01/04 8:00 PM 01/30 2:00 PM 03/05 2:00 PM
01/06 2:00 PM PT 01/31 2:00 PM 03/12 8:00 PM CL
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 the show prior to the discussion are $19-$56. In the Mertz Theatre: Sunday, January 6 after the 2 PM matinee performance and Thursday, January 10 after the 8 PM evening performance.
INSIGHTS Asolo Rep Insights series provides a peek at the intriguing and often humorous inside stories behind the selection, development and staging of each production. Moderated by the Asolo Rep education staff, the one-hour Saturday morning talks include discussions with the cast, directors, and technical artists who create the work you see on stage. The discussion is FREE; you may purchase tickets to the 2 PM performance following the discussion for $19-$52; however, attendance of the show is not required.
Saturday, February 2 at 11 AM 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 visually impaired audience members through a headset system. Sponsored by the Center for Sight.
Sunday, February 3, 2 PM
Wednesday, February 27, 8 PM
CLOSING NIGHT CELEBRATION on March 12, 2008
Join Asolo Rep and Prudential Palms Realty for a fun-filled, blow-out cast party! Purchase a ticket to the closing night performance (March 12) and mingle with the cast after the show. Enjoy free wine, late night snack food, D.J. music, beer tasting compliments of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing and a cash bar.
CORPORATE MEDIA SEASON PRESENTER Comcast
MAJOR SEASON PRESENTERS Florida State University, Joan Mendell, and Virginia Toulmin
SEASON PRESENTERS Designing Women Boutique, Janet & Stanley Kane, and Elaine Keating
CRYSTAL SOCIETY Esther M. Mertz, Lee Peterson, and Ulla R. Searing
CO-PRESENTERS Morgan Stanley and Sarasota Magazine
CO-PRODUCERS Mrs. Bea Friedman, Roz Goldberg and Alan Bandler, Dennis and Jan Holly, Joan Bradbury Kayser, Harris Private Bank, Lewis and Elizabeth Kearns, George Kolar, Beverly and Robert Koski
Note: The Constant Wife is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
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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.