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MaryJo Alexander
Guys On Ice
only 4 more performances!
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, 2015.
The Play
Guys On Ice, 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. 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. It has a message of friendship and family, perfect for the holidays.
The Cast
Frank Jackman, (Lloyd) is an Actors’ Summit Theater company member. He has performed in over 30 roles over the past 17 seasons.
Bob Keefe , (Marvin) is also a company regular at Actors’ Summit. He was last seen in The Book Club Play this past February.
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.
Rave Reviews for Guys On Ice
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. “
Chuck Yarborough, of the Plain Dealer commented “… it’s the Hope and Cosby road picture that was never made.”
Mark Horning of axs.com “… witty and a true delight to watch... 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 fromCleveland. You Betcha.”
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. For more information go to www.actorssummit.org or call 330-374-7568. Like us on facebook.