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GLACIER I.C.E., Inc. The following reviews the bios and resumes of Glacier’s essential creative and technical team members. Glacier I.C.E., Inc. principals Anita Hartshorn and Frank Sweiding are two of the most widely admired and respected ice skaters and ice event producers in the world. Their bold, avant-garde adagio routines have become legendary in the business, and their shows reflect that same commitment to leaving audiences delighted, awe-struck, and clamoring for more. Frank Sweiding – Director/CEO – World professional pair champion and president of Glacier. With a degree from Northeastern Illinois University, and a world championship title Mr. Sweiding first went to work for Ice Capades as a featured performer ultimately rising to the position of treasurer of Ice Capades. After leaving Ice Capades he accepted a position with Renaissance Entertainment to oversee the foreign operations of their shows. In 1993 Glacier was formed as a sister company to Renaissance Entertainment with Mr. Sweiding’s position being president and overseeing production. Mr. Sweiding’s list of accomplishments include involvement in the creating, producing and managing for over 60 shows for various theme parks, theaters, arenas, and special events world - wide. Anita Hartshorn, - Production/Creative/Casting, - As world professional pair champion and seasoned veteran of many ice shows, competitions, and TV specials, Ms. Hartshorn is a noted expert on who is, or soon will be among the industry’s most qualified performers. She literally knows the talent pool of the world of professional skating better than anyone. Her years of dance training and show experience have proven indispensable in helping her create original choreography that is highly acclaimed in the skating world. Ms. Hartshorn’s list of accomplishments include overseeing the
Glacier I.C.E. Fact Sheet page 2 casting and artistic direction for numerous theme park shows, theater shows, live performance extravaganzas, multi-media tours and televised skating shows. . Ice Rink Events – Ice Surface & Services - One of the leading, and most experienced, suppliers of portable ice skating rink systems in the world. Hundreds and hundreds of successful installations world-wide. With over 35 years of experience Ice Rink Events brings the most effective, environmentally friendly system and ice surfaces possible to you, the performers, and the audience. Simone Grigorescu – Choreography/concept – World Professional Ladies Champion – Has choreographed numerous productions for Glacier including Sea World, Busch Gardens, Phantasiland, Friedrichstadtpalast, Sun Valley Ice shows. She has also worked on productions for Holiday On Ice, Disney On Ice, plus numerous other ice production companies in her 20 years of experience as a choreographer. Stephen DeWoody – Props, Lighting, Special F/X Consultant - A graduate of Rollins College in Orlando, FL Mr. DeWoody has worked in theme parks for over 30 years co-producing ice, water-ski, high dive, animal and acrobatic shows. Stephen’s natural drawing ability and knowledge of theme park shows including his 8 years of experience as co producer of “World Rhythms On Ice” (a Cirque like Ice show) make him an excellent choice for this show. Dr. Max Liu - Ph.D. Electrical and Computer Engineering Power/Energy Dr. Lui has worked with Glacier Ice on numerous projects as well as have worked with Disney On Ice, Magic On Ice, and Hard Rock Park. Dr. Lui has office in both the US and Taiwan. Zabato Bebe Choreography/Creative – Mr. Bebe is an award winning ice skater from Vienna. Winner of the 2014 Aritist’s Show Case Choreography Challenge and the on staff choreographer for Glacier. He is the choreographer for “Relight My Fire/Let’s get Loud” (currently running at Phantasialand Park)
Glacier I.C.E. Fact Sheet page 3 Salvatore P. Agostino – Music Director/Editor/Audio Engineer/Media Studio Supervisor – 28 years of experience with Music & sound editing for Theme Parks and Cruise lines. Supervise Crew Operations, Audio, Video, Lighting, Stage Crew and Park Audio/ Video departments. ProTools Certified to Produce, Record, Edit, and Master music, voice over, and sound effects for park shows, exhibits, video productions, and special events. Program, and provide content for show control systems. Program, research, and provide content for park music systems. Sebastián Pecznik- Music composer/ award winning guitarist. Sebastian performed with Olympic Gold Medalist Brian Botiano this past year, thus he has an intimate understanding of ice skating. His work as a composer include award winning film and documentaries. Randy Coyne – Management (Europe) – 21 years with Glacier I.C.E, inc. Randy has done it all in his decades on the ice, he has been a star adagio skater for Holiday On Ice, Ice Capades, TV specials, numerous theme parks and theaters around the World. Randy is also a master blade sharpener plus has experience installing and tearing down ice surfaces as well a maintaining ice surfaces. The Glacier Ice team has an active performing schedule and has had numerous productions all over the world. Years in North America, Europe and the Far East give Glacier Ice the latest personnel connections with entertainment talent around the World. Our personal competitive and professional careers give us an edge over all other companies. We know the talent personally and are in unique position to choose the best available talent for making a cohesive cast that is able to put on a great show day after day. We have learned that personally knowing the people we hire makes for much stronger shows. Over the years Frank and Anita have traveled, worked with and the top talent available in the world of ice skating and the performing arts. GLACIER ICE PRODUCTIONS: Currently Running: “Ice College” Phantasialand Theme Park, Bruhl, Germany
Glacier I.C.E. Fact Sheet page 4 Other Productions: 21 productions for Phantasialand Park, Bruhl, Germany 8 years at Sea World of San Diego,California “World Rhythms on Ice,” “Olympic Show,” “Sizzlin’ City Ice” “Qi” -- Friedrichstadtpalast, Berlin, Germany “Winter Trame” – Winter Dreams show – Friedrichstadtpalast, Berlin, Germany “Cool Country” Freestyle Music Park, Myrtle Beach, SC “Holiday Ice Show” Boca Resort and Club, Boca Raton, FL “Country on the Rocks” Hard Rock Park (Winner of the Golden E award at IAAPA) Productions for Ice Castle Theater, Myrtle Beach, SC “Footloose on Ice,” “Halloween on Ice,” (television & stage production) “A Christmas Carol,” “Merry Christmas on Ice,” “Southern Ice” Shubert Theater, Boston, MA – “Footloose On Ice” Busch Gardens Williamsburg - “Ice Fantasique” Sea World of Texas - “Sizzlin’ City Ice” Il Mondo Di Caneva - Lazie Sul Garda, Italy (5 productions) “Princess and the Snowbird” “Legend of Black and White” “Caribbean Ice Adventures” “Extreme Show” Sun Valley Summer Outdoor Ice shows (7 seasons) TV Special for US Gymnastics and US Figure Skating (joint venture show) – Chicago Economics Club – Chicago, IL West Virginia State Fair-“ International Stars on Ice” “National Governor’s Conference - Ice Show” - for all the US Governors – Boise, ID Anheuser Busch’s “North American Extreme Adventure Tour” Silverwood Theme Park - Athol, ID “Toyland – An Ice Fantasy” “Big Brother/Big Sisters Benefit Show “- Miami, FL “Ameriprise Financial Corporate Ice Show” - Convention Center, Toronto, Canada “St. Mary’s Hospital Benefit Ice Show” - Boca Raton, FL
Glacier I.C.E. Fact Sheet page 5 TITLES & AWARDS: World Professional Pair Champions US Open Pair Champions Legends Champions Trophy Lalique Champions Best Presentation Award at the World Professional Championships Current: Developing programs for the Singapore to further Ice skating and entertainment in Singapore Overseeing operations of “Ice College” Sun Valley Summer Ice Show season Recent Shows: “Relight My Fire” – Phantasialand Park, Germany “Winter Dreams” - Germany “WOW Show” – Royal Garden Hotel, Eilat, Israel “Winter Traume” – Berlin, Germany “Qi” – Friedrichstadtpalast - Berlin, Germany “Sun Valley Ice Shows” – Sun Valley, Idaho, USA PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS: Sun Valley Ice Shows - Performer and Director Skating with the Stars TV show – Manila, Philippines Stars On Ice European Winter tour Olympic Torch Show - Lake Placid Meiko Masters - Paris, France “Ice Fantasy” at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe Nancy Kerrigan's US “Christmas on Ice Tour"
Glacier I.C.E. Fact Sheet page 6 Katarina Witt's Tour for France “World Cup Champions on Ice” – 60 city North American Tour “Show West” - Las Vegas, NV Art on Ice show with Sarah Brightman (Zurich) Holiday on Ice - “Celebration” Mexico tour GPA Insurance Tour - 11 cities in France Italian Christmas tour - 20 cities in Italy “Gershwin on Ice” US Theater Tour starring Dorothy Hamill “Footloose on Ice” - Ice Castle Theater - Myrtle Beach, SC “Halloween on Ice” - Stage show - Myrtle Beach, SC’ Steve Wynn’s New Year’s Eve Party - Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, NV TV SPECIALS: Friedrichstadtpalast 25 Year Anniversary TV Gala - RBB Prime Time Television Special (Euro Sport) Italian TV 1 - Skating Spectacular – Tornio, Italy Olympic Opening and Closing ceremonies – Salt Lake City - NBC Para Olympic Opening ceremonies - NBC Quincy Jones Special with James Ingram and Patti Austin Trophy Lalique - 1st place - Paris, France US Open Championships - 1st Place - USA network and ESPN Legends Competition - CBS - Little Rock, AK Legends Competition - CBS - Pensacola, FL, Legends Competition - CBS - Minneapolis, MN “Too Hot to Skate” TV show at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas - CBS Halloween on Ice TV special - CBS & ESPN Meiko Masters (3 years) - Paris, France - REI ImProv-Ice (USA Network) Stars on Ice Tour – Germany – Various networks Commercial for 20th Century Fox ads for the movie “Anastasia” Cooks Champagne on Ice TV Special ”Gershwin on Ice” TV special for A&E & National Tour Aaron Neville Christmas - TBS “Art on Ice” show with Sarah Brightman (Zurich) “Art on Ice” show with Montserrat Cabelle – Switzerland “Riders Cup” Competition – CBS
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