A Hunting Story to Beat All Hunting Stories at Theatre on the Bay, Marinette Campus, Nov. 4-7
Green Bay, Wis.—Theatre on the Bay plans a comic homage to hunting with ESCANABA IN THE MOONLIGHT this November. ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT spins a hilarious tale of humor, horror and heart as Reuben Soady goes to any and all lengths to correct his infamous reputation as the oldest member of the Soady family to never bag a buck.
ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT was written by Jeff Daniels and originally produced by Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, Michigan, Daniel’s hometown, to rave reviews.
“Challenging what anyone might consider ‘legitimate’ theater, Daniels breaks new theatrical ground…”
—Detroit News.
“ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT is a tall tale inspired by a larger than life corner of America…Daniels gives his audience plenty to laugh at plus a little something to think about.”
—Oakland Press.
“ESCANABA is a Super Yooper Comedy.” —Ann Arbor News. “…a flawless night of entertainment…”
—Chelsea News-Review.
ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT will be directed for Theatre on the Bay by Patrick Mines. Performances will take place evenings at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4, 5 and 6, 2021 and Sunday at 2 p.m. on Nov. 7. Tickets on sale now. Visit www.uwgb.edu/marinette-theatre for details. Socially distanced seating options will be available.
Area actors chosen for key roles include:
Joshua Stuck played by Albert Soady
Travis Meyer, Reuben Soady
Tristan Schuh, Remnar Soady
Patrick Mines, Jimmer
Chris Mayse, Ranger Tom
Brittany Welch, Wolf Moon Dance
Theatre on the Bay is sponsored by UW-Green Bay’s Division of Continuing Education and Community Engagement, offering adults and youth opportunities to participate in theatrical productions. Since 1966, Theatre on the Bay has been a community treasure in Marinette with its home stage on the Marinette Campus. Special thanks to Above the Title Sponsors Tom and Sandy Kuber.
Escanaba in Da Moonlight is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
To learn more about ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT or Theatre on the Bay visit the website at www.uwgb.edu/marinette-theatre or contact Hornick at 715-504-3351 or hornickl@uwgb.edu.
About the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Established in 1965, UW-Green Bay is a public institution serving 8,970 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students and 79,604 continuing education enrollees each year across all campus locations. We educate students from pre-college through retirement and offer 200+ degrees, programs and certificates. UW-Green Bay graduates are resilient, inclusive, sustaining and engaged members of their communities, ready to rise to fearlessly face challenges, solve problems and embrace diverse ideas and people. With four campus locations, the University welcomes students from every corner of the world. In 2020, UW-Green Bay was the fastest growing UW school in Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.
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