[NEohioPAL] Guys on Ice a "Gem of a Show"

Tue Dec 8 11:49:28 PST 2015

Press Release

For additional information

MaryJo Alexander

330-374-7568

*Guys On Ice*

*On stage NOW at *

*Actors’ Summit Theater*

*Actors’ Summit* Akron’s Professional theater continues with it’s
performances of  *Guys On Ice, the Ice Fishing Musical* on stage now
through Dec 20th, 2016.  detailed information is available at
www.actorssummit.org.

*The Play*

*Guys On Ice*, originally produced at *Actors’ Summit Theater* in 2009, is
an outrageously funny musical that is sprinkled with a copious supply of
fish tales, fishing jokes, and fishy figures of speech, not to mention the
dozen or so songs that graced the stage with their catchy tunes and clever
lyrics. Appropriate for all ages, this little gem is a great family show.

Originally created for the American Folklore Theatre—now Northern Sky, *Guys
On Ice* It has been produced over a dozen times at the *Milwaukee Repertory
Theater,* and was filmed for Wisconsin Public Television in 2014.

*Guys on Ice* spends a day in the life of Marvin and Lloyd — fishing
buddies and home-grown philosophers. With musical numbers like, "The
Wishing Hole," "Ode to a Snowmobile Suit," "Fish is the Miracle Food" and
"The One That Got Away", this is a show for the entire family.

*The  Cast *

*Frank Jackman, (Lloyd)  *is an *Actors’ Summit Theater* company member. He
has performed in over 30 roles over the past 17 seasons.  Frank is a voice
over artist, and has appeared in commercials for *Dick’s Sporting Goods*
and *American Greetings*, among others.  He appeared in the 2009 production
of *Guys On Ice* for *Actors’ Summit.*

*Bob Keefe , (Marvin)* is also a company regular at *Actors’ Summit*.  He
was last seen in *The Book Club Play* this past February. He has appeared
in *Flannagan’s Wake* and *We Gotta Bingo* , both at *Playhouse Square**’s
Kennedy’s Down under* theatre space.

*Shawn Galligan , (Ernie the Moocher*);  recently returned to *Actors’
Summit*  where he has appeared in over a dozen shows. Shawn is a stage
manager/ actor with the *Northern Sky Theatre *in Door County Wisconsin ,
where *Guys On Ice* originated in 1998. Shawn was most recently involved in
the filming of *Guys On Ice* for Wisconsin Public Television.

*Rave Reviews for Guys On Ice *

*Chuck Yarborough*, of the *Plain Dealer*  commented on the original 2009
production “… it’s the Hope and Cosby road picture that was never made.”

*Mark Horning of axs.com <http://axs.com>* *“… *If you are looking for a
non-holiday infused show that is witty and a true delight to watch, look no
further than *Actors’ Summit’s* production of “Men on Ice.”  Spend a
delightful evening with these “Ice Hole Philosophers” as they sing, dance
and joke their way into your heart.  This gem of a show is well worth the
short drive from Cleveland.  You Betcha.”

*Kerry Clawson of Beacon Journal*, “The show stars the ever-funny *Frank
Jackman*, who, even when his character Lloyd is over-emoting as he bursts
into song, has a bright spirit that shines through. He created an
authentically disarming moment with the emotional ballad *Everything is New*,
a tune about the beauty of ice fishing early in the morning when the rest
of world is asleep….*Bob Keefe* also is fully invested in his simpleton
character Marvin, whose main goal in life is to win the heart of a cashier
at the Pick ‘N’ Save. The two share some inspired moves via synchronized
Velcro and zipper sound effects as they perform *Ode to a Snowmobile Suit*.
“

 *Performance details  *

*Guys On Ice *performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at
8:00 P.M. and Sundays at 2 PM, now thru Dec. 20th,2015.

*Tickets:*

Tickets are on sale now through the box office at 330-374-7568 and online at
 www.actorssummit.org.  Tickets are $33 for adults, $28 for seniors over
65; and $10 for all full time students under 30.  Special discounts are
available for groups of 10 or more.

*The Theater:*

The theater is located on the sixth floor of historic Greystone Hall at 103
S. High St., in downtown Akron, and is handicap accessible and has free
parking. For more information go to  www.actorssummit.org or call
330-374-7568. Actors’ Summit Theater can be found on facebook and Pinterest.

-- 
*MaryJo Alexander*
*Artistic Director*
*Actors' Summit Theater*
*Greystone Hall---6th floor*
*103 S. High St*
*Akron Oh 44308 *
*330-374-7568*
*www.actorssummit.org <http://www.actorssummit.org/>*
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