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American Stage in the Park
This year’s production of the Broadway musical The Producers was considered by many to be American Stage’s best ever. The
“Gala Under the Stars” opening night benefit, catered by Parkshore Grill, helped raise funds not only to support school tour
performances across the Tampa Bay area, but also to hire a professional teaching artist to lead school outreach programs and to
sponsor student programs such as a summer camp, classes and main stage student matinees.
Lori Goede and her husband Bill, Bank of
America’s Tampa Bay region president,
announced that the bank will be the
presenting sponsor again next year.
Geoff Simon and his wife Andrea Graham
consistently support the entire Tampa Bay
theatrical scene on both sides of the Bay.
Merrilee and Jeff Gerew of St. Petersburg
lent their financial support to
American Stage for its annual gala.
Irene McClellan and her husband Duncan,
a renowned glass artist, were major
sponsors of American Stage’s
“2018 Gala Under the Stars.”
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Longtime supporters Scott Wagman and his
wife Beth Houghton believe in American
Stage’s mission to enhance the community
with arts and culture.
Fred and Aleta Fisher enjoyed this evening of
food, libations, auctions and entertainment
that helped raise funds for American Stage.