We like to think of ourselves as theater for non-theater people. If you combine an episode of Saturday Night Live with a pop concert, you might have an idea of what a Let Me Be Frank Productions show includes. Let Me Be Frank Productions has been entertaining N.E. Wisconsin for nearly two decades. Since beginning in 2000, we have shared over 120 different shows to over 300,000 audience members – and we’re still going strong! We are fast becoming people’s most favorite theater destination in Wisconsin. Our all-original musicals will have you wowing at the talent, laughing in the aisle and singing a tune of yesteryear on your way home. With titles like, “Something Stinks in Kaukauna” and “Shaken Not Stirred Clintonville” we invite you to come and join in on the fun at the historic Meyer Theatre in downtown Green Bay. See you at the show!
Frank Hermans
This is a reality because of our fantastic cast, Frank is humbled to work with you all! Frank is honored to be named Best of the Bay musician by the Green Bay Press Gazette for the seventh time; 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. 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. 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 920-371-4070. 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 Frank a line at 920-371-4070 or frank@letmebefranks.com
Amy Riemer-Hermans
Amy Riemer-Hermans has been performing with Let Me Be Frank Productions since 1999 and has been Vocal Director for 12 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 daughter, Vivian! Special thanks to my husband Frank, for making all my dreams come true -Love You!
Pat Hibbard
Hello 2018! 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 and 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 LMBF Productions in her tenth 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 handsome son, Leo and beautiful daughter, Hazel. Lisa would like to thank her most special audience supporters including her husband-Cody, mom-Lori, dad-Perry, sisters-Sara and Kayla along with many wonderful friends and family.
Tom Verbrick
Tom is pleased to be performing for Let Me Be Franks for over fifteen 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. “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.”
Kasey Schumacher
Kasey is thrilled to be in her sixth season with Let Me Be Frank Productions! In addition to LMBF, Kasey has recently joined Frank’s Tribute (as Karen Carpenter!). Kasey currently works as a marketing consultant for Let Me Be Frank Productions. You can find Kasey’s byline in Frank’s monthly magazine, Frankly Green Bay, where she contributes a social media column entitled Social Cues. 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 would like to give a special shout out to her mom and dad, brother Alex, sister-in-law Cassandra and especially her husband Ross for their continual love and support.
Michael O’Malley
Michael Thomas O’Malley is thrilled to be acting with Let Me Be Frank Productions for his second year. O’Malley is a graduate of West De Pere High School where he began a life on stage as Demetrius in a ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and went on to perform in a dozen other plays while he was a Phantom. Deciding to stay local, O’Malley attended St. Norbert College for a degree in Theater Arts. Professor Stephen Rupsch would hone in O’Malley’s craft of acting and character development, which lead to his most memorable performance as Nicholas in ‘One For the Road’. O’Malley’s professional career would begin with the production of the ‘Vagabond Halfback’ starring as Johnny Blood. O’Malley would like to personally thank; Professor Rupsch, for his in depth knowledge and amazing direction, Frank Hermans, for the opportunity of a lifetime, the cast of Let Me Be Frank for being so welcoming, his extended family for proving anything is possible, and most importantly thank you to Marcella and Michael O’Malley who have stood by their son proudly as he embarks on a dream.
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.”
Tony Pilz
Tony has been a musician for over thirty years and a member of the Let Me Be Frank’s cast for 17 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!”
Dennis Panneck
Dennis happily joins the Frank’s crew for his 11th 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 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.
Zach Hibbard
Zach Hibbard is excited to be in another Let Me Be Frank Productions show! After graduating from West De Pere High School, he received his BA in Communication from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. While attending West De Pere, Zach was a member of more than a dozen productions and enjoyed playing several lead roles during that time. In addition to the theater stage, he has been performing with bands for 10 years. Zach is very thankful for the opportunity to be involved with Let Me Be Frank Productions. He is also grateful for the warm welcome from the Let Me Be Franks family. Lastly, he would like to thank his entire family for all their support.
Kelly Gusloff
Kelly is thrilled to be a member of Let Me Be Frank Productions for her eighth 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 her Frank’s family for their endless friendship and love; 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 (and potty talk) to the world.
David Gusloff
David is honored to be a member of the Let Me Be Frank’s family for his eighth year. He joined Frank’s after receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from St. Norbert College in 2011, and later received a second degree in Education at UWGB. David has been featured in many local shows and is currently a fourth grade teacher at Holy Cross Catholic School. 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, Haley and granddaughter Reese.
Heath Hermans
Heath is the proud father of three of the most dynamic kids in the world; Karina 25, Heath Jr. 24, and Dalton 22. 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
Nate has three wonderful children; Jillian, Logan, and Mason and the most wonderful wife in the world Kathi. Nate graduated the top of his class at NWTC with an associate degree in Digital Media. Nate enjoys creating the video clips used in some of the Let Me Be Frank shows. 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.
Sue Pilz
Sue is the reason we have wonderful cast and performance photos. Sue is our resident Let Me Be Frank Productions photographer, handling cast headshots, promotional photos and live images from our shows. She extends beyond LMBF with her photography business, Sue Pilz Photography, where she has grown her repertoire to include senior photos, wedding portraits and baby and family photography to name a few! She’s had a camera in hand since she was about 15 years old but never thought it would ever turn into a part time profession. When she isn’t behind the lens, she works at Rhyme Business Products. You may recognize her last name too – she’s the wife of “Mr. Orchestra” Tony Pilz! Together they have three children, Myranda, Justin and Madeline. Sue truly appreciates each and every cast member for letting a “newbie like me capture all the cast photos!”
Ashley Lasee
Ashley Lasee is thrilled to be the new lighting assistant for Let Me Be Frank Productions for the 2018 season. After graduating from West De Pere High School, she attended Northeast Wisconsin Technical College for her degree in Law Enforcement/Criminal justice. In addition, she has been head of security at Green Bay Fear for the past four years and assists with SFX makeup as well. After being introduced to the world of theater, she has been involved with a few productions presented by the Green Bay Theater Company (hair and makeup). Ashley would like to personally thank: her parents, boyfriend Michael O’Malley, Brother Brian, sister-in-law Kim, grandparents and friends for all of their love and support; Tracey Cook for being the best mentor that anyone could ask for and last but not least, each member of the LMBF cast for the warm welcome, awesome music and laughs that never end.
