***For Immediate Release*** April 1, 2016

ASOLO REP ACTOR NICK WYMAN TO BE FEATURED AT ASOLO REP THEATRE GUILD SPRING LUNCHEON

WHAT: Asolo Rep actor Nick Wyman, who plays President Lyndon Baines Johnson in the theatre's current production of ALL THE WAY and next season's THE GREAT SOCIETY, will be the featured speaker at the Guild's spring luncheon on Friday, April 8 at noon at the Bird Key Yacht Club. Nick Wyman’s 15 Broadway acting credits include Catch Me If You Can, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Sly Fox, and My Fair Lady. Television viewers may have also seen him on , Boardwalk Empire, Elementary, One Life to Live and others. His film credits include Die Hard With a Vengeance; Planes, Trains, and Automobiles; and Funny Farm. A proud 40-year member, Nick is the former President of Actors’ Equity Association.

This event is open to Guild members and non-members.

WHEN: Friday, April 8 at noon

WHERE: Bird Key Yacht Club 301 Bird Key Dr. in Sarasota

HOW: Luncheon tickets are $35 for Asolo Rep Guild members and $45 for non-members. To RSVP and for more information, call Guild President Patricia Anderson at 941.504.4729.

Guests can choose between two entrees:

Sautéed Chicken Breast Almandine Veronique With Champagne Sauce

OR

Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Sautéed Spinach, Tomato Basil Relish, Feta Cheese & Balsamic Olive Oil Drizzle with a Wild Rice Pilaf

Guests must specify entree choice when submitting their reservations.

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For reservations, please send check payable to Asolo Theatre Guild to: Patricia Anderson 6580 41st Court East Sarasota, FL 34243

ABOUT NICK WYMAN

NICK WYMAN* GUEST ARTIST, SECOND SEASON (Lyndon B. Johnson, All the Way) Mr. Wyman joyfully returns to Asolo Rep, where he delighted audiences as the rascally John Barsad in the pre-Broadway production of A Tale of Two Cities. His fourteen other Broadway credits include Catch Me If You Can, Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Sly Fox, and My Fair Lady. Television viewers may have seen him on Veep, Boardwalk Empire, Elementary, One Life to Live, etc. Among his feature films are Die Hard With a Vengeance; Planes, Trains, and Automobiles; and Funny Farm. A proud 40- year member, he is the former President of Actors' Equity Association. www.nickwyman.com

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MEDIA CONTACT Sasha Fields Public Relations Manager 941.351.9010 x4800 [email protected]

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