[NEohioPAL] Actors' Summit Announces 14th Season

Fri Sep 7 10:10:34 PDT 2012

For Immediate Release

For additional information:

          Neil Thackaberry

          330-374-7568

Actors’ Summit, a professional theater, announces its fourteenth.  Seven
shows, with over 90 performances, the season will run from October 4
through July 21, 2013.

The theater is located on the sixth floor of historic Greystone Hall in
downtown Akron. The facility features barrier free access, free parking,
and full bar service.

* *

*Will Rogers’ U.S.A.*                               10/4 -- 10/28

(No performance October 19)

*“I never met a man I didn’t like.” *

Will Rogers entertained New York audiences with his cowboy trick roping in
the Ziegfield Follies. While performing he began commenting on the news of
the day. He went on to become a journalist, humorist, and the highest paid
film star of his time. Poking fun at politicians, corset makers, and
government programs, he kept the nation smiling from the roaring 20’s
through the depths of the depression. Neil Thackaberry, having recovered
from last season’s *Bully, *recreates one of Will Rogers’ hilarious
“lectures”.

* *

* *

*My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding*                  11/29 – 12/23

By David Hein & Irene Carl Sankoff

What do you get when a straight white male discovers that his mother is a
lesbian?  A hilarious and heartfelt true story that celebrates love in all
its forms!  The hit of the 2009 Toronto Fringe and the 2010 New York
Musical Theater Festival, *My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding* will
make you laugh, cry and realize that nothing’s impossible.  Recommended for
adult audiences (17 and older.)

*“*A TERRIFIC SHOW!*  *I absolutely loved it. MMLJWW has a message everyone
can take home… no matter what religion, sexuality or side of the spirit
world you favor.”  *Richard Ouzonian, Toronto Star*

*“*HEARTWARMING! Infectious! You can’t help but like this sweet show.”* Globe
& Mail*

* *

* *

* *

* *

* *

* Fiction                        *1/17 – 2/3, 2013

 By Steven Dietz

Linda and her husband Michael are both successful writers and sharp-tongued
intellectuals. From their first meeting at a Parisian cafe, it’s clear that
these two are brought together by their passion for life, literature, and
the artfully turned phrase. What happens when, under extraordinary
circumstances, they read each other’s journals? What is truth?

“Fiction keeps the audience on its toes. It’s quick, full of literary
allusions and memorable one-liners. The play allows the audience to keep on
questioning what is real and what is imagined.” Claire Canavan,
American-Statesman.

“The play kicks off at a high level and maintains that level to the very
end. . . truthful and often very funny.” Michael Margolin, Encore

* *

* *

*Freud’s Last Session*             2/21 – 3/10, 2013

By Mark St. Germain

Imagine a London meeting of the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud and
the author of the *Chronicles of Narnia*, C.S. Lewis. What ensues is not
only a battle of intellect and belief, but high drama, comic relief, and
insights into both of these cultural giants.  The fact that the meeting
takes place on the day England enters WWII only adds to the tension

“It’s – Yes! – Entertaining! . . . The two men spar with increasing respect
for one another in a particularly credible and appealing fashion. . . . The
script brings the protagonists to life peppering the stage with nuanced
moments of acknowledgment and recognition.” Alex Cohen, Playing Around

“Freud's Last Session is spirited, witty, and eminently engaging, no matter
your extracurricular interests. Freud and Lewis clash about the existence
of God, love, sex and the meaning of life.” Melissa Rose Bernardo, Stage

* *

*Motherhood Out Loud*                       4/4 – 4/21

By Leslie Ayvazian, Brooke Berman, David Cale, Jessica Goldberg, Beth
Henley, Lameece Issaq, Claire LaZebnik, Lisa Loomer, Michele Lowe, Marco
Pennette, Theresa Rebeck, Luanne Rice, Annie Weisman and Cheryl L. West

In 19 monologues and short scenes by 14 authors, *Motherhood Out Loud*
progresses
in step from childbirth through babyhood and toddlerhood, on to
empty-nesting and even great-grandmotherhood. The team of distinguished
contemporary playwrights includes Beth Henley and Theresa Rebeck.  The
piece is beautifully varied and paced, with the seemingly random episodes
packed with resonance.

 “An evening of poignant humor, thoughtful insights and true
theatricality.”  Stewart Lewis, *CBS*<http://motherhoodoutloud.com/press.html>
* Radio*

          “*Motherhood Out Loud* never fails to strike both the funny bone
and the heart.” Suzy Evans, *Backstage.com*

          “An evening filled with wit, humor, pathos and enlightenment.
Heartfelt and true to life.”  Audrey Linden, *Examiner*

*Manning Up*          5/16 – 6/2          *WORLD PREMIERE!*

By Sean Lewis

 Two men are hunkered down in their basement man cave. Their wives are both
expecting and are due at any minute. Fearing that they may be becoming too
sensitive they prepare for a seminar (manimar) by practicing their tales of
manliness and rehearsing their primal screams. Unfortunately, one of their
wives goes into labor while on a shopping trip and they discover that
they’ve locked themselves into the basement. Lots of laughs and male
bonding.

* *

* *

*The Bikinis                             *6/20 – 7/21

                                                  (No Performances 7/4 –
7/8)

By Ray Roderick & James Hindman

* *

*The Bikinis* is about first love, endless summer days & amazing music. In
the summer of 1964, four inseparable friends form a girl group, win a
talent contest, and make it to the top! Now, many years - and a few pounds
later - "The Bikinis" reunite for a show filled with sun and fun, taking
the audience on a giddy and delightful musical journey. Join these best
friends as they relive the past with hits like ‘It's in His Kiss,' 'Heat
Wave,' 'Under The Boardwalk,' 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough,' ‘It’s
Raining Men’ and 'I Will Survive!'

"If you're anything like the opening night audience, you probably won't be
shy about singing along from the seats."  New Jersey Star Ledger

"*The Bikinis* is irresistible fun for anyone who loves the best songs of
'our era.'"  Asbury Radio

*“The Bikinis* succeeds as a terrific concert for those who remember the
era when boots were made for walkin’ and when one’s baby did the
hanky-panky.” Star Ledger

*Ticket Prices*

Season subscription prices range from $100 at preview and Saturday matinee
performances to $175 for first Friday and all Saturday performances.
Individual ticket prices range from $19 at preview performances to $30 for
Friday and Saturday evenings. Individual tickets go on sale two weeks prior
to the first performance of each show.

Good-Time-Any-Time Coupon books allow patrons to create their own season.

Coupon books are only available through December 1.

Season Subscriptions & Good-Time-Any-Time Coupons can be purchased by phone
at 330-374-7568.
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.neohiopal.org/pipermail/neohiopal-neohiopal.org/attachments/20120907/9645a8dd/attachment-0004.htm>