Luncheon: How Theater Artistic Directors are Navigating Cultural and Funding Challenges
Some arts and cultural organizations across Florida are in for a financial windfall in this year’s state budget, but hundreds of others will likely see no support for the second year in a row. Arts critic Jay Handelman will lead a panel of leading artistic directors in a discussion of how they are meeting the challenge of providing funds for their organizations.
The panel:
Richard Hopkins, producing artistic director of Florida Studio Theatre
Nate Jacobs, founder and artistic director of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Carole Kleinberg, artistic director of Sarasota Jewish Theatre
Peter Rothstein, producing artistic director of Asolo Repertory Theatre
Summer Wallace, producing artistic director of Urbanite Theatre
Jay Handelman spent more than 40 years as an editor, theater critic and arts editor for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He reviewed most performances throughout Southwest Florida and covered the business of the arts in the region.
Luncheons are sponsored by Observer Media Group.
Regular Entree: SYC Cobb salad: Mixed greens, tomatoes, boiled eggs, bacon, sliced avocado, crumbled blue cheese, sliced grilled chicken, choice of dressing
Vegan Entree: SYC Cobb salad: no chicken, bacon, or cheese with garbanzo beans
Dessert: Chocolate Decadence with raspberry coulis (gf) OR fruit
NOTE: Please indicate any special seating requests in the comment box on the registration form.
Event Information
| Event Date | 10-16-2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 10-10-2025 11:30 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Location | Sarasota Yacht Club |
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Arts Advocates member | $45.00 |
| Non-member | $50.00 |
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