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Article: Robert Plunket goes to New York City to follow the Asolo Repertory Theatre's Michael Edwards on one of the most pivotal days of his career.(DAY IN THE Life)
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- Sarasota Magazine
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- November 1, 2007
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The Asolo Repertory Theatre's artistic director, Michael Edwards, is having his own personal "best of times, worst of times" moment. Tomorrow he begins rehearsals for his first Broadway production, the musical version of A Tale of Two Cities.
It's that career milestone that most directors only dream of, particularly one born in a little Australian town to a big working-class family.
And Edwards' first season at the Asolo has been an unqualified success. He likes the town and the town likes him. Even his personal life is humming along; his eight-year relationship with actor/producer Mitchell Mills is stronger than ever.
He seems so calm and ...