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GableStage, one of Miami’s most venerable regional theater companies, has announced a major gift by Jessie Fox Wolfson on behalf of the Wolfson Family’s long-standing commitment to GableStage and the cultural landscape of Miami.
“The Wolfson Family is proud to add its name in support of GableStage, and in so doing support this important cultural institution,” Wolfson said.
The Wolfson Family’s generosity will be celebrated on the exterior of GableStage’s current home at the Biltmore Hotel, with naming signage recognizing The Wolfson Family Theatre, alongside a butterfly garden installation in honor of Jessie Wolfson’s love and admiration of butterflies as a symbol of freedom, evolution, and artistic expression.
“I am so excited to honor our family legacy, and to enjoy a beautiful butterfly garden,” Wolfson said.
In October 2024, Wolfson attended an open house event at GableStage where audience members had the opportunity to peek behind-the-scenes.
“From our storage in the basement of the Biltmore, to our modest backstage, to our communal offices, patrons walked, step by step, through the physical process of play production,” said Bari Newport, producing artistic director. “Jessie Wolfson, one of our most enthusiastic and generous donors and a subscriber for over two decades, was quite taken by what she experienced. ‘I want to make your life easier,’ Jessie said. Given the uncertainty in the current arts funding landscape, the Wolfson Family’s gift gives GableStage the strong footing needed to navigate the challenges we face today, and the opportunities we see for tomorrow.
“Jessie Wolfson and the Wolfson Family have made arts and culture a centering focus of their lives,” Newport added. “We are thrilled that they have honored GableStage with their tremendous philanthropic support, underlining their long-standing and impactful legacy of giving alongside our thrilling next chapter. GableStage Theatre Company is privileged to bring exceptional productions to life at The Wolfson Family Theatre.”
In light of the anticipated move for the company to the Historic Coconut Grove Playhouse, this gift also will launch the first stage of a Comprehensive Campaign – one that supports both artistic and programmatic initiatives as well as capital infrastructure needs. As this campaign takes shape, GableStage looks to this gift to galvanize community support around the future of GableStage at the Grove.
Upon installation of the naming signage and butterfly garden, a special event for donors, supporters, and members of the press will be announced to celebrate Jessie Wolfson and the Wolfson Family.
“GableStage is grateful to Jessie for her abundant generosity and her love of the arts. She is an amazing woman with a deep commitment to our community, and a unique ability to understand the importance of theater in developing the fabric of a strong society,” said Roz Stuzin, chair of the GableStage Board of Trustees “We celebrate Jessie and the entire Wolfson Family for this remarkable contribution which will shape the future of GableStage today, tomorrow, and for so many years to come. Brava, Jessie!”
Founded in 1979 as the Florida Shakespeare Theatre, GableStage is one of South Florida’s most award-winning and venerable theatre companies. GableStage provides South Florida audiences with theatrical works of artistic excellence that confront today’s issues and ideas. The 2025-26 Season will mark GableStage’s 27th season.
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