Location: Peska

PESKA Seafood Culture restaurant was the scene of the kick-off party for this year’s Stage’s Repertory Theatre Gala. Event Co-Chairs Debbie Festari and Mauri Oliver, along with Artistic Director Kenn McLaughlin and Managing Director Mark Folkes, greeted supporters on the gorgeous patio. Peska Catering Manager Dante Laugier pulled out all the stops with a premier bar and amazing bites for the lively group. The Stages gala will be held on Saturday, March 5th at the Astorian with a fun “Mad Men” theme and is a near sell-out with the most raised to date! Entertainment Co-Chairs Mauney Mafrige and Rob Rutherford were in attendance and excited about their late night lounge for the event complete with an after hours breakfast. Also in attendance were Jim and Jo Furr, Underwriting Co-Chairs, along with Nicole O’Brian Lassiter, the Gala Auction Chair. Others included Rudy Festari, Franny Edmundson, Gayle and Lloyd Bentsen, III, Dominic Cellitti, Dr. Roland Maldonado, Sandra Porter, Stacy Soriero, Kendra Smith Phillips, Kristy Phillips, Dominique Sachse and Nick Florescu and James Lassiter.