Asolo Rep Hosts Free Subscription Event

July 28, 2021 – Sarasota

Asolo Rep is opening the doors to the Mertz and Cook Theatres for two hours on Saturday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m. – noon for a special 2021-22 subscription event. This event is free and open to the public.

During this drop-in event, the community is invited to stop by the theatres to speak one-on-one with staff members about the 2021-22 Asolo Rep season, learn more about how to become a subscriber to the six-show season and hand-select their subscription seats for the upcoming, indoor season.

Current subscribers are invited to reacquaint themselves with the 530-seat Mertz Theatre, including the beautiful new seats that were installed in the summer of 2019. This is also an opportunity for subscribers to explore other seating locations if they’re interested in getting a new seating perspective.

The 2021-22 Asolo Rep season is a homecoming and a bold new adventure. This is a season of joy, family, and a reclamation of American identity rooted in compassion for all and includes world premieres, new understanding from familiar stories, and fresh perspectives. The season includes the Grammy® award-winning hit musical Hair and the return to a three-show repertory season: Our Town, Grand Horizons and The Great Leap. In the spring audiences will experiences the world premiere of the musical Knoxville and the new musical, Hood. Subscriptions for the six-show package are on sale now with package prices ranging from $165 to $528. Flex Packages are also available.

In addition to the Mertz Theatre, the adjacent Cook Theatre will also be open to the public during this Aug. 7 event. This 161-seat contemporary theatre will be the home of Eureka Day, which is part of Asolo Rep’s 2021-22 season. Additionally, the Cook Theatre is the performance home for the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training season. Subscriptions for their four-show season are $100.

For information and 24/7 ticketing, visit asolorep.org. The Asolo Rep Box Office is open Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and available by calling 941.351.8000.

ABOUT ASOLO REP
Entering its 63rd 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 10 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 community programming engage audiences and ensure its lasting legacy for future generations.

Visit asolorep.org to learn more.