[NEohioPAL] MANNING UP World Premiere Opens at Actors' Summit

[Neil Thackaberry]

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*Actors’ Summit Presents*

*World Premiere of*

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*MANNING UP*

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*Actor playing expectant father, waiting for *

*real arrival of his new son.*

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*MANNING UP*, a play about two expectant fathers* *hunkered down in a man
cave waiting for the imminent birth of their children will open May 16.
The play is as close to reality as theater can come.  *Peter Voinovich*,
who plays Raymond in the play, is actually waiting for the birth of his son
Spencer any day now.  “We’ve passed the due date so he could make his
entrance any time,” said Peter.  “Coming into a theater family, we’re
hoping he won’t interrupt rehearsals.”  Peter is married to playwright
Sasha Thackaberry.

The production will have a preview performance on Thursday, May 16 with the
official opening on Friday May 17.  The show will run for three weeks,
closing on June 2 at Greystone Hall in downtown Akron.

The production of MANNING UP is part of the National New Play Network’s
“Rolling World Premiere Project.”

*The Cast*

Joining Peter on stage is *Keith Stevens* who, like Peter, has frequently
appeared on the Actors’ Summit stage.  Keith also has a clear understanding
of the situation his character (Donnie) faces since his daughter just
celebrated her first birthday.  Keith is married to *Constance Thackaberry*,
Senior Artistic Associate at Actors’ Summit.

To further the family connections, *Neil Thackaberry* is directing and *MaryJo
Alexander* is costuming their sons-in-law.

*Ticket Information *

Individual ticket prices are $19 at the preview on May 16th and the
Saturday matinee on May 23rd.  On Thursdays and Sundays adults are $28 and
seniors over 65 are $25.  Opening Night, Friday, May 17th and all Saturdays
are $30.  Fridays are $28.  Full time students with ID under the age of 30
can attend any performance for $9.  Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
performances are at 8:00 PM.  Sunday matinees are at 2:00 PM.

Tickets *can be purchased on our website (www.actorssummit.org), or by
phone at (330) 374-7568. *

*The Theater*

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.

*More information is available at Actors’ Summit website:
www.actorssummit.org.*
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