[NEOhioPAL]I Do! I Do! Extends Run at Actors' Summit

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Thu Jun 28 07:23:01 PDT 2001


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For Immediate Release
For Additional information Contact:
Neil Thackaberry, 330.342.0800
E-mail: actorssummit at usa.net
Web site:  www.actorssummit.org


Actors' Summit Extends Run of 
I Do! I Do!
Hit Musical Continues Through July 28

The critically acclaimed production of I Do! I Do! by Actors' Summit, a 
professional theater, will extend its run on Friday and Saturday evenings 
through July 28 at 7:30 PM. The classic two person musical by Tom Jones and 
Harvey Schmidt is filled with laughter and love. The run will continue at the 
theater's temporary space -- the hardware store (the former Sherman 
Hardware). The store is 1 1/2  miles south of Rt. 303 on Route 91 in Hudson. 

"There are three reasons why we're extending," said Neil Thackaberry, 
Artistic Director. "The audiences have been building wonderfully, the 
audience response has been terrific with frequent standing ovations, and the 
cast is just having so much fun."

The production has received rave notices, with Connie Blum of the Beacon 
Journal stating it "should not be missed." and David Ritchie of the West Side 
Leader proclaiming it "the perfect wedding party."

The Play
The play by the creative team responsible for the longest running musical in 
history (The Fantasticks) opened on Broadway with Robert Preston and Mary 
Martin. The musical is an intimate look at a marriage. It begins on the 
wedding night of a young couple in the year 1900. The play concludes 50 years 
later as the couple prepare to leave their home for a smaller apartment. 
Based on the play The Fourposter, I Do, I Do is a feel-good musical filled 
with laughter and love. From wedding night jitters, to the birth of children 
and the strains experienced by every married couple, the play is a warm and 
tuneful look at the American family and the changes that come with time and 
love.

The Cast
The production features Wayne S. Turney and MaryJo Alexander. 

Wayne S. Turney is well known to Northeast Ohio audiences from his years in 
the
resident company of the Cleveland Play House and his long running hit 
children's show "Hickory Hideout." Wayne founded the Cleveland Actor's 
Theatre at the Hanna in downtown Cleveland and The Ohio New Play Festival at 
Lorain County Community College's Stocker Center. He has appeared with Actors 
Theatre of Louisville, Portland Opera, Michigan Opera Theater, Cleveland 
Opera, and is a frequent guest artist with the Cleveland Institute of Music
Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra. He recently completed a six year 
teaching assignment at Cleveland State University.
          MaryJo Alexander is the associate artistic director of Actors' 
Summit. She has appeared in The Gingerbread Lady and Otherwise Engaged for 
Actors' Summit. MaryJo holds an MA from the University of New Orleans where 
she was a member of the Resident Acting Company. MaryJo has also performed at 
Ensemble Theatre, Cain Park, Porthouse Theatre and Shakespeare at Stan Hywet. 
She has over 20 years of experience as a professional actress and designer.  

The Production Team
The production is directed by Neil Thackaberry, Artistic Director of Actors' 
Summit. Evie Morris is musical director. Costumes are by MaryJo Alexander, 
Associate Artistic Director for Actors' Summit. Set and lighting designs are 
by resident designer Robert Stegmiller. Stage Management is by Devon Stanley.

Tickets
Tickets are $22 for adults and $18 for students and seniors. All seats are 
reserved. Discounts are available for groups of ten or more.

Tickets may be purchased by mail or phone. Reservations can be made with 
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express at 330-342-0800. Mail orders 
can be sent to: Summit, P0 Box 286, Hudson, OH, 44236-0286.

The organization is also looking for volunteers to assist with everything 
from props to scenery construction and ushering. Interested individuals can 
contact Thackaberry at
330-342-0800.

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<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT  SIZE=2>For Immediate Release
<BR>For Additional information Contact:
<BR>Neil Thackaberry, 330.342.0800
<BR>E-mail: actorssummit at usa.net
<BR>Web site:  www.actorssummit.org
<BR>
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<BR><P ALIGN=CENTER></FONT><FONT  COLOR="#ff0000" SIZE=4 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">Actors' Summit Extends Run of 
<BR>I Do! I Do!
<BR>Hit Musical Continues Through July 28</FONT><FONT  COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">
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<BR>The critically acclaimed production of I Do! I Do! by Actors' Summit, a 
<BR>professional theater, will extend its run on Friday and Saturday evenings 
<BR>through July 28 at 7:30 PM. The classic two person musical by Tom Jones and 
<BR>Harvey Schmidt is filled with laughter and love. The run will continue at the 
<BR>theater's temporary space -- the hardware store (the former Sherman 
<BR>Hardware). The store is 1 1/2  miles south of Rt. 303 on Route 91 in Hudson. 
<BR>
<BR>"There are three reasons why we're extending," said Neil Thackaberry, 
<BR>Artistic Director. "The audiences have been building wonderfully, the 
<BR>audience response has been terrific with frequent standing ovations, and the 
<BR>cast is just having so much fun."
<BR>
<BR>The production has received rave notices, with Connie Blum of the Beacon 
<BR>Journal stating it <B>"should not be missed."</B> and David Ritchie of the West Side 
<BR>Leader proclaiming it <B>"the perfect wedding party."</B>
<BR>
<BR>The Play
<BR>The play by the creative team responsible for the longest running musical in 
<BR>history (The Fantasticks) opened on Broadway with Robert Preston and Mary 
<BR>Martin. The musical is an intimate look at a marriage. It begins on the 
<BR>wedding night of a young couple in the year 1900. The play concludes 50 years 
<BR>later as the couple prepare to leave their home for a smaller apartment. 
<BR>Based on the play The Fourposter, I Do, I Do is a feel-good musical filled 
<BR>with laughter and love. From wedding night jitters, to the birth of children 
<BR>and the strains experienced by every married couple, the play is a warm and 
<BR>tuneful look at the American family and the changes that come with time and 
<BR>love.
<BR>
<BR>The Cast
<BR>The production features Wayne S. Turney and MaryJo Alexander. 
<BR>
<BR>Wayne S. Turney is well known to Northeast Ohio audiences from his years in 
<BR>the
<BR>resident company of the Cleveland Play House and his long running hit 
<BR>children's show "Hickory Hideout." Wayne founded the Cleveland Actor's 
<BR>Theatre at the Hanna in downtown Cleveland and The Ohio New Play Festival at 
<BR>Lorain County Community College's Stocker Center. He has appeared with Actors 
<BR>Theatre of Louisville, Portland Opera, Michigan Opera Theater, Cleveland 
<BR>Opera, and is a frequent guest artist with the Cleveland Institute of Music
<BR>Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra. He recently completed a six year 
<BR>teaching assignment at Cleveland State University.
<BR>          MaryJo Alexander is the associate artistic director of Actors' 
<BR>Summit. She has appeared in The Gingerbread Lady and Otherwise Engaged for 
<BR>Actors' Summit. MaryJo holds an MA from the University of New Orleans where 
<BR>she was a member of the Resident Acting Company. MaryJo has also performed at 
<BR>Ensemble Theatre, Cain Park, Porthouse Theatre and Shakespeare at Stan Hywet. 
<BR>She has over 20 years of experience as a professional actress and designer.  
<BR>
<BR>The Production Team
<BR>The production is directed by Neil Thackaberry, Artistic Director of Actors' 
<BR>Summit. Evie Morris is musical director. Costumes are by MaryJo Alexander, 
<BR>Associate Artistic Director for Actors' Summit. Set and lighting designs are 
<BR>by resident designer Robert Stegmiller. Stage Management is by Devon Stanley.
<BR>
<BR>Tickets
<BR>Tickets are $22 for adults and $18 for students and seniors. All seats are 
<BR>reserved. Discounts are available for groups of ten or more.
<BR>
<BR>Tickets may be purchased by mail or phone. Reservations can be made with 
<BR>Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express at 330-342-0800. Mail orders 
<BR>can be sent to: Summit, P0 Box 286, Hudson, OH, 44236-0286.
<BR>
<BR>The organization is also looking for volunteers to assist with everything 
<BR>from props to scenery construction and ushering. Interested individuals can 
<BR>contact Thackaberry at
<BR>330-342-0800.
<BR>
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