Past Event: September, 2021
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On Golden PondOn Golden Pond is a classic American comedic drama that's every bit as touching, warm, and witty today as when it debuted off Broadway in 1978. Retired couple Ethel and Norman Thayer are spending their 48th summer at their vacation home on Golden Pond, in the woods of Maine.
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Their delightful summer routine--fishing, picking strawberries, enjoying old mementoes, listening to the loons call--is given a bitterly comedic edge by Norman’s unreliable memory and cantankerously morbid statements. When their daughter Chelsea visits for Norman’s 80th birthday, bringing her boyfriend Bill and Bill’s teenage son, Billy Jr., the whole family must come to grips with Norman and Chelsea’s mutual bitterness, while Norman blossoms with his chance to mentor young Billy.
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The turbulent relationship between father and daughter, the generation gap between young and old, and the difficulties of a couple in the twilight years of a long marriage, all combine in a play that effortlessly illustrates the hilarious, heartbreaking, human moments of which life is made.
Directed by Lisa Hynek Heili.
Performance September 10 through 26.
Tickets $24-$28; Plated Light Meal or Charcuterie Boards available.
Directed by Lisa Hynek Heili.
Performance September 10 through 26.
Tickets $24-$28; Plated Light Meal or Charcuterie Boards available.
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Opening Night!
Join us for opening night! 5:30-7:30 Complimentary hor d'oeuvres in the pub and the gallery. Specialty drinks available in the pub. 5:30 - Artist Reception for Northern Arts by Jim Lines 6:15 - Music by Nick Griseto and John M. Rybski 7:30 - On Golden Pond Preshow Music!
Enjoy specialty cocktails and music in the pub before the show. September 16, 18, 24 & 25. Erin LaFond sings your favorite popular and Broadway tunes. September 10, 11, 17, 19 & 26: Nick Griseto, Jim Langer, Jr. and John Rybski bring their guitars for great performances of classic folk tunes. |
Skip the Drive!
Ready to head out to The Forst for a show but really don't like driving at night? Book a seat on the Forst Inn Magic Yellow Shuttle and let someone else do the driving.
Your $10 shuttle ticket comes with a complimentary cocktail and chocolates.
Hang out at Stage Door Pub for a bit and then at 6PM board the bus to Tisch Mills. After the show we'll bring you back to Stage Door Pub.
Currently available for On Golden Pond for Saturday, September 18.
Just select the "with Bus" option when you purchase your tickets.
Ready to head out to The Forst for a show but really don't like driving at night? Book a seat on the Forst Inn Magic Yellow Shuttle and let someone else do the driving.
Your $10 shuttle ticket comes with a complimentary cocktail and chocolates.
Hang out at Stage Door Pub for a bit and then at 6PM board the bus to Tisch Mills. After the show we'll bring you back to Stage Door Pub.
Currently available for On Golden Pond for Saturday, September 18.
Just select the "with Bus" option when you purchase your tickets.
Meet The Ensemble
William Fricke as Charlie Martin
Bill has returned to the theatre world after a brief 23-year hiatus. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, he moved back to Manitowoc to join the family business. While in the Twin Cities, he enjoyed being involved with the University Theatre while interning at The Guthrie Theatre and Paramount Pictures. In recent years, he has been involved with The Masquers, KB Productions, The Clipper City Chordsmen, plus numerous non-profit organizations that requires him to constantly consume large amounts of coffee. Bill was most recently seen on the Forst Inn stage in Tuesdays With Morrie.
Bill has returned to the theatre world after a brief 23-year hiatus. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, he moved back to Manitowoc to join the family business. While in the Twin Cities, he enjoyed being involved with the University Theatre while interning at The Guthrie Theatre and Paramount Pictures. In recent years, he has been involved with The Masquers, KB Productions, The Clipper City Chordsmen, plus numerous non-profit organizations that requires him to constantly consume large amounts of coffee. Bill was most recently seen on the Forst Inn stage in Tuesdays With Morrie.
Doug Landwehr as Norman Thayer, Jr.
Doug is delighted to be joining Forst Inn players for the first time. He has been active on the stage and off in Green Bay area productions for many years. Favorite roles have been Dr. Lyman in “Bus Stop”, Mr. Dussel in “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Clarence in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Bob Crachitt in “A Christmas Carol”, Harry Roat in “Wait Until Dark,” and Axel in “The Nerd.” When he’s not on the stage, Doug brews beer, gardens and takes care of his 1925 house in the Astor Neighborhood with his wife Nan.
Doug is delighted to be joining Forst Inn players for the first time. He has been active on the stage and off in Green Bay area productions for many years. Favorite roles have been Dr. Lyman in “Bus Stop”, Mr. Dussel in “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Clarence in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Bob Crachitt in “A Christmas Carol”, Harry Roat in “Wait Until Dark,” and Axel in “The Nerd.” When he’s not on the stage, Doug brews beer, gardens and takes care of his 1925 house in the Astor Neighborhood with his wife Nan.
Elliott Lotto as Billy Ray, Jr.
Elliott Lotto may be new to the Forst Inn stage but he isn’t new to the stage. He spent 4 years performing with the Green Bay Boy Choir as well as being a part of the Algoma community musical Madagascar Jr. With a love of watching and being a part of performing arts, this 12 year old homeschooler has been raised on a small organic farm just outside of Algoma for the past 9 years and has 3 younger sisters he spends his days with. He can usually be found building, designing and dreaming up Lego sets and with equal enthusiasm will turn to drawing, sketching and planning several graphic novels. He also loves to be buried in a good book or enjoying teaching himself to cook and bake while also admiring all of the television chefs. Next month Elliott can be found with one of his sisters on the Forst Inn stage again in the musical Fun Home. He hopes to continue to grow and improve his performing arts skills.
Elliott Lotto may be new to the Forst Inn stage but he isn’t new to the stage. He spent 4 years performing with the Green Bay Boy Choir as well as being a part of the Algoma community musical Madagascar Jr. With a love of watching and being a part of performing arts, this 12 year old homeschooler has been raised on a small organic farm just outside of Algoma for the past 9 years and has 3 younger sisters he spends his days with. He can usually be found building, designing and dreaming up Lego sets and with equal enthusiasm will turn to drawing, sketching and planning several graphic novels. He also loves to be buried in a good book or enjoying teaching himself to cook and bake while also admiring all of the television chefs. Next month Elliott can be found with one of his sisters on the Forst Inn stage again in the musical Fun Home. He hopes to continue to grow and improve his performing arts skills.
Vicki Svacina as Ethel Thayer
Vicki has performed in several productions at the Forst Inn including Dixie Swim Club, A Streetcar Named Desire, Rabbit Hole, Old Love, Becky's New Car, Death of A Salesman, and The Glass Menagerie. She always looks forward to performing and hopes to continue doing theatre forever.
Vicki has performed in several productions at the Forst Inn including Dixie Swim Club, A Streetcar Named Desire, Rabbit Hole, Old Love, Becky's New Car, Death of A Salesman, and The Glass Menagerie. She always looks forward to performing and hopes to continue doing theatre forever.
Elizabeth Szyman as Chelsea Thayer Wayne
A native of Hingham, Massachusetts Elizabeth has been living in Manitowoc since 2010 and participating in theatre at the Forst Inn since it's conception. She was last seen on stage as Blanche DuBois in this summer's production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and is excited to follow it up with the role of Chelsea alongside fellow veterans of the Forst Inn, as well as welcoming new faces in this touching and tender show. Elizabeth can be seen reprising her role in "Smell of the Kill" later this year, much to her excitement. She would like to thank her fellow actors, director, crew, family and friends for all their never ending love and support.
A native of Hingham, Massachusetts Elizabeth has been living in Manitowoc since 2010 and participating in theatre at the Forst Inn since it's conception. She was last seen on stage as Blanche DuBois in this summer's production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and is excited to follow it up with the role of Chelsea alongside fellow veterans of the Forst Inn, as well as welcoming new faces in this touching and tender show. Elizabeth can be seen reprising her role in "Smell of the Kill" later this year, much to her excitement. She would like to thank her fellow actors, director, crew, family and friends for all their never ending love and support.
Ian Wisneski as Bill Ray
Ian Wisneski is a dedicated member of the Forst Inn Arts Collective, serving on the Board of Directors in multiple roles and appearing in a variety of productions. Ian was last seen in Forst Inn Sings concerts, as Mitch in A Streetcar Named Desire, and as George in Same Time Next Year. His favorite role was Howie in the Forst's acclaimed production of Rabbit Hole.
Ian Wisneski is a dedicated member of the Forst Inn Arts Collective, serving on the Board of Directors in multiple roles and appearing in a variety of productions. Ian was last seen in Forst Inn Sings concerts, as Mitch in A Streetcar Named Desire, and as George in Same Time Next Year. His favorite role was Howie in the Forst's acclaimed production of Rabbit Hole.
