I can’t believe it will be our 18th season in 2017! Frank is honored to be named Best of the Bay musician by the Green Bay Press Gazette for the sixth time; 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016. You can catch Frank as a fill in co-host of Local Five Live on WFRV TV channel 5. Check out Frank’s monthly magazine FranklyGreen Bay and catch Frankly Green Bay on TV 5 every Wednesday at 9am on Local 5 Live. You can see Frank and the Gang (Third and Short) on the Larry McCarren “Packers Live” show again this year on NBC 26. This will be Frank’s 13th year as co-host of the CP Telethon March 4th and 5th on WBAY TV 2. Frank and Andrew Kruse (Frankly Green Bay editor) published their first book “Simply Frank”, the story of how it all started. To order a book call Frank at 371-4070. Frank thanks his dream girl Amy and his wonderful kids; Josh, Austin, Blake, Katrina, Harrison, Jack, Vivian and stepson Darien for their support. We hope to make a memorable experience for you at Let Me Be Frank’s! Get your laugh on with Franks! Drop me a line at 920-371-4070 or frank@letmebefranks.com
Pat Hibbard
Hello 2017! I cannot believe how fast time flies. I’ve been doing this for almost 2 decades. I’ve been in over 100 different shows and nearly 2000 performances and it seems like we’re just getting started! I want to thank Frank for giving me this opportunity all those years ago. I am grateful and proud to be part of this crazy adventure land I never take it for granted. My hat is off to our hard- working cast and crew. I Love you guys! Speaking of love; Special thanks goes to my wife Tina, and my amazing kids, Zach &Abbie, for their never-ending support and understanding. I know I say this every year but, I want to sincerely thank our fans and supporters. You are truly the reason we’re still here. Stop by and say hello after the show, or, drop me a line at phibbard@new.rr.com. I’m looking forward to meeting more of you this year. Enjoy the show and God bless.
Lisa Borley
Lisa Borley is pleased to be joining Let Me Be Frank Productions in her ninth year! Working with this incredibly talented group of characters has been a dream come true. Lisa grew up in Casco and started fully pursuing her music career at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay where she graduated with a double major in Music-Vocal Performance and Arts Management. Through the years, music has taken her to great lengths from singing opera arias in Florence, Italy to rocking out with Project Pink: Pink Floyd Tribute Band. Lisa is also now performing as Barbra Streisand in the LMBF Tribute group. She also loves singing for weddings and other special events. When she isn’t on the stage, Lisa is the proud mommy to her son, Leo who she and her loving husband, Cody welcomed into the world in April of 2015! Lisa would like to thank her most special audience supporters including her mom-Lori, dad-Perry, sisters-Sara and Kayla along with many wonderful friends and family.
Dennis Panneck
Dennis happily joins the Frank’s crew for his eighth year and is honored to be the troupe’s Band Director. He is a two-time State of Wisconsin WAMI winner, has been in successful area bands including Juke Box Hero and High Risk, and has played all over the United States. Dennis teaches guitar at the newly established Music U – Student to Stage and is accepting new students. He would like to personally thank the entire Frank’s family for being a bunch of nuts.
Tony Pilz
Tony has been a musician for over thirty years and a member of the Let Me Be Frank’s cast for fifteen years. Performing at the Meyer Theatre has been both exciting and rewarding, and he feels truly blessed to work such talented actors and musicians. Tony would like to thank his wife, Sue, and children Myranda, Justin and Madeline, for all the support they give him. “A big thank you to all of you for supporting live theater in Green Bay!”
Amy Riemer-Hermans
Amy Riemer-Hermans has been performing with Let Me Be Frank Productions since 1999 and has been Vocal Director for 10 years! Before that, she graduated from St. Norbert College, where she was involved in Swinging Knights, Summer Music Theater, Knight Theater and Chamber Singers. Amy has also sung with the Allouez Village Band, Pamiro Opera and Green Bay Chamber Choir. In addition to LMBFrank’s, Amy performs with Frank’s Tribute (as Reba, Dusty Springfield, Ann Wilson & Brenda Lee) and Project Pink: Pink Floyd Tribute Band. Many thanks to her family for all their support-Mom, Dad, Nate, Kathi, Jillian, Logan & Mason and step-kids Austin, Blake & Katrina. Amy dedicates all her performances to her amazing sons Darien, Harrison & Jack and her beautiful baby girl, Vivian! Special thanks to my husband Frank, for making all my dreams come true -Love You!
Tom Verbrick
Tom is pleased to be performing for Let Me Be Franks for over fourteen years now. Prior to Frank’s, Tom worked with the Milwaukee Rep., First Stage Theater Academy Milwaukee, was a stuntman at Great America and once doubled for Jay Leno. Currently, Tom is employeed at Associated bank as a Premier banker. “It has been a very exciting journey with my Frank’s family and I look forward to another fun filled year. I would like to thank God for my talents and opportunities and I would especially like to thank my wife, Tammy for all of her support and understanding.”
Kelly Gusloff
Kelly is thrilled to be a member of Let Me Be Frank Productions for her sixth year. She is a 2010 graduate of St. Norbert College, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, and a minor in Music. Kelly has performed in numerous shows in the Green Bay area and is a full-time working mom. Kelly gives special thanks to the Frank’s crew for their endless friendship; her family for their outstanding support; her husband, David Gusloff, for being so wonderful and their sons, Vincent and Henry, for bringing lots of smiles to the world.
David Gusloff
David is honored to be a member of the Let Me Be Frank’s cast for his sixth year. He joins Frank’s after receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from St. Norbert College in 2011. David has been featured in many local shows and is currently pursuing a teaching certification at UWGB. David would like to thank his family, beautiful wife (Kelly Gusloff), and awesome sons (Vincent & Henry) for all of their love and support.
Jeff Arnold
Jeff Arnold began playing piano at age 7 and studied professionally for the next 12 years. As a pianist in the USAF bands, he expanded his taste in music to include big band, swing , and the pop genre of the early eighties. Jeff, owner of Arnold Pianoworks piano service, has a degree in piano technology, and is currently a Registered Piano Technician (RPT) in the Piano Technicians Guild. After quite some time away from performing he has rediscovered a love for playing, and performs with Pink Floyd Tribute, Project Pink, as well as lmbf’s. A special thank you for the love and support of his biggest fans, Jennifer, Hannah, and Haley.
Kasey Corrado
Kasey is thrilled to be in her fifth season with Let Me Be Frank Productions! Kasey graduated summa cum laude from St. Norbert College in 2013, where she studied Communication and Media. While at St. Norbert College she was a four-year member of Knights on Broadway, and participated in Knight Theatre. Kasey currently works at Lawrence University as their Social Media Director. You can find Kasey’s byline in Frank’s monthly magazine, Frankly Green Bay, where she contributes a social media column entitled SocialCues. Kasey would like to give a special shout out to her mom and dad, brother Alex, sister-in-law Cassandra and especially her fiancé Ross for their continual love and support.
Adam Cain
Adam has been immersed in music since the very beginning. He grew up in a musical household with his father playing and teaching guitar in various settings throughout his life. Adam received his first drum set as a Christmas gift at the age of 4 and hasn’t looked back since. He has received accolades, awards and achievements from his playing throughout his musical career. Adam would like to thank his parents, sister, friends and family for all of their continued support and his wife Jessica and step-son Dylan for their love, encouragement and patience. It’s not easy being with a musician! Lastly, a huge thank you to the Let Me Be Frank crew for allowing him to be part of such a talented group of people! “I’m looking forward to seeing you at the shows in 2017.”
Heath Hermans
Heath is the proud father of three of the most dynamic kids in the world; Karina 23, Heath Jr. 21, and Dalton 19. Heath is the owner/operator of The Round up right here in Green Bay, a great bar for live entertainment. Heath is proud to say he is an original member of Let me be Franks and Franks Dinner theatre, having performed in their very first show ‘The Fabulous 70’s’ in May of 2000. Heath is delighted to share the stage with his big bro Frank once again.
Tracey Cook
Tracey has spent the past 18 years working in technical theater as a lighting designer, stage manager, scenic carpenter, props master and wardrobe mistress. She worked with theater companies all over the country including the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, the Hartford Stage Company and The Children’s Theater Company of Minneapolis before settling in De Pere with her family. Along with working for Let Me Be Frank Productions, Tracey works as a freelance theater technician in the Fox Valley area. She appreciates having the opportunity to spend her evenings laughing with Frank and Pat, listening to the incredible voices of the cast and rockin’ with the phenomenal band.
Nate Riemer
Yes his big sister is Amy Riemer and yes he knows she’s a good singer, he’s heard her his whole life!!! Nate has three wonderful children; Jillian, Logan, and Mason and the most understanding wife in the world Kathi. Nate graduated the top of his class at NWTC with an associates degree in Digital Media. Nate is also the producer and editor for Frankly Green Bay TV segment on Local 5 Live. His day job is at U.S. Captioning.
Michael P. Hermans
Growing up with Frank (Beav) and Heath was quite the experience. My childhood was a blur then all of the sudden this 16 year old punk who thought he knew it all saw Mary, the most beautiful girl in the world sitting in an English class at Bayport High School on his first day of his 2nd year of 10th grade! My wife Mary and I now have 3 awesome children Sarah, Michaela, and Michael along with 5 spectacular grandchildren. Who would have thought I’d be lucky enough to work with my bro and others doing a tribute to George Jones. I also enjoy being part owner of Frankly Green Bay. My real job though is at BelGioioso Cheese.
Michael O’Malley
Michael Thomas O’Malley is extremely excited to be acting in his first performance with Let Me Be Frank Productions. Getting to know the Frank Family has been heart warming, inspiring and an amazing opportunity for Michael’s pursuit in an acting career. Last year he performed as the lead role in ‘Vagabond Halfback’ starring as Johnny Blood, where live football was brought to life on stage. Prior to his performance as Johnny Blood, Michael attended St. Norbert College where he studied Theater under Professor Rupsch. Michael is a graduate of West De Pere High School and has always dreamed of performing at the majestic Meyer Theater in downtown Green Bay.
Michael would like to personally thank; Professor Rupsch, for his indepth knowledge, Marcella and Michael O’Malley, for their care and support, his family for always pushing him to fulfill his dreams, and the cast of Let Me Be Frank for being so welcoming.
