FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Cindy Moran, Public Relations Director, 414-224-1761 September 21, 2005 Back by popular demand, The Rep presents Stiemke Theater Milwaukee Repertory Theater brings backs the hilarious production of GUYS ON ICE celebrating the musical hits ‘De Wishing Hole’, ‘Ode to a Snowmobile Suit’, ‘Fish is de Miracle Food’, and ‘De One Dat Got Away’! Back by popular demand, the ice shanty crew returns to The Rep for their sixth hilarious engagement taking place at the Stiemke Theater in the Patty and Jay Baker Theater Complex. Tickets for this delightful story about two Wisconsin anglers and their snagged lines in life and love can be purchased in person at The Rep Ticket Office at 108 East Wells Street or by phone at (414) 224-9490. Tickets can also be purchased online 24/7 at milwaukeerep. com. The Rep…See it LIVE! Produced by American Folklore Theatre in Door County, Wisconsin, GUYS ON ICE explores the men behind the door of an ice shanty. In northern Wisconsin, the land of frozen toes and wind-blown faces, Lloyd and Marvin brave the cold to find companionship and good fishing while enjoying the simple luxuries of a faithful fishing-pole, a warm snowmobile suit, and plenty of beer as they scramble to protect their “cold ones” from fellow angler Ernie the Moocher. The Rep’s production is a newly expanded, two-act version that adds three new songs and a “Half Time” show hosted by Lee Becker as Ernie the Moocher. The late Fred Alley wrote the book and lyrics for GUYS ON ICE. Mr. Alley was co-founder of American Folklore Theatre and wrote many of their most popular shows including GOODNIGHT IRENE, OLD FRIENDS, and LUMBERJACKS IN LOVE. Before his death, he collaborated on a musical theater version of the movie The Spitfire Grill that opened at the George Street Playhouse in New Jersey . GUYS ON ICE was conceived and researched by Mr. Alley and Frederick Heide. James Kaplan is the co-author, with Fred Alley, of LUMBERJACKS IN LOVE, THE BACHELORS, and GUYS ON ICE. He will also serve as the Music Director and pianist. During the 2003/2004 season, he appeared at The Rep in THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY – A FRED ALLEY REVUE. He served as Musical Director for The Rep’s productions of GOODNIGHT IRENE and OLD FRIENDS. With Chicago writer Dave Hudson, Mr. Kaplan is developing a new musical, MAIN-TRAVELLED ROADS, which has had a reading in Madison Repertory Theatre’s new play festival. With Laurie Flanigan-Hegge, he has been commissioned by American Folklore Theatre to create SEE JANE VOTE, a new musical comedy about a woman’s quest for the right to vote. Mr. Kaplan is a member of The Dramatists Guild of America, Inc. Director Jeffrey Herbst made his Rep debut in 1995 as a performer in SHINE ON HARVEST MOON. Along with Guys on Ice, he has directed six shows for The Rep: Lumberjacks in Love, Old Friends, Goodnight Irene, The BACHELORS, and The One That Got Away. Mr. Herbst is Artistic Director of American Folklore Theatre where he has directed numerous original productions, including Belgians in Heaven, Fishing for the Moon, Tongue ‘n Cheek, The Passage, Northern Lights, and Packer Fans from Outer Space. He is the creator of Bone Dance: A Carnival of Ghost Tales and Fool Me Once. Steve Koehler (Lloyd) and Doug Mancheski (Marvin) create the wacky ice-fishing duo and Lee Becker (Ernie the Moocher) rejoins the cast. The original design team includes James Kaplan (Composer and Music Director), James E. Maronek (Scenic Designer), Neen Rock (Costume Designer), Robert Zenoni (Lighting Designer), and Dave Alley (Sound Designer). Tickets to GUYS ON ICE are $30 and $40. Students and senior citizens may purchase half-price “rush tickets” with proper identification 30 minutes prior to curtain for all Stiemke Theater performances at The Rep Ticket Office. For more info rmation, or to charge tickets, call (414) 224-9490. Milwaukee Repertory Theater
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