February 4th was the date for Heart of America Shakespeare Festival’s Romantic Revels at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Barbara and Robert Bloch served as the chairmen. The Founder’s Award was presented to Mark Edelman in honor of Theater League’s 40th anniversary year, and R. Crosby Kemper III paid special tribute to HASF Founder Marilyn Strauss in honor of the 25th anniversary year of the Festival.
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| Gayle Krigel and HASF Founder Marilyn Strauss |
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| The elegant décor |
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| Al Schneider with Pat and Don Dagenais |
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| Ken Petti, HASF Founder Marilyn Strauss and Scott Heidemann |
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| HASF Shakespeare Conservatory and Team Shakespeare youth actors performed for the guests. |
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| Sarah Yé and Bill Yé |
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| Darren Sextro, Marilyn Strauss and John Rensenhouse |
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| Dana Abrams and Chuck McCann |
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| David and Tracy Abrey |
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| Clint Evans, Marilyn Strauss and Ben Keaton |
Additional photos featured in the March 4, 2017 issue
Photo Credit: Laura Fitzgibbons Photography
