Weathervane Playhouse

Weathervane Playhouse Weathervane Playhouse is Northeast Ohio's premier Community Theater, located in Akron.
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Mission

To enrich quality of life and engage the community through theatre and education. Vision

Weathervane shall be one of the foremost community-based playhouses in the country that serves a region through theater as evidenced by:

Consistent excellence in high caliber, diverse, challenging theater productions that compel our community to attend, participate in, and discuss the ideas and huma

n conditions that are presented on our stages. The enthusiastic commitment of hundreds of volunteers who devote their time, talent and treasure in a uniquely rewarding environment. Exceptional educational programming for both children and adults that provides essential life skills through stage skills. Financial stability that reflects both our market value and intrinsic civic worth through maximization of earned income and diversified, robust contributed income. Its place as a community treasure that has a profound effect on peoples’ lives. Core Values

Excellence
Volunteerism
Respect
Openness
Accountability
Diversity
Collaboration
Fun!

It's just over two weeks before we preview, so let's get a first look at the talented cast of performers who will be bri...
06/02/2026

It's just over two weeks before we preview, so let's get a first look at the talented cast of performers who will be bringing the poignant "Parade" to the Weathervane stage. You can get your tickets by following the link in the comments.

Only a few days left until Back to the Barn but there is still time to join us! Don’t miss your chance to spend an eveni...
05/28/2026

Only a few days left until Back to the Barn but there is still time to join us! Don’t miss your chance to spend an evening supporting Weathervane Playhouse complete with dinner, dancing, cash bar, silent auction, and plenty of country charm.

Grab your friends, dust off your cowboy boots (seriously, we encourage you to dress the theme!), and make plans to celebrate with us. Every ticket helps support our amazing theatre, and we can’t do it without you. Head to weathervaneplayhouse.com to get your tickets!

Happy Birthday to our awesome Assistant Education Director, Elijah Chase!
05/27/2026

Happy Birthday to our awesome Assistant Education Director, Elijah Chase!

There are still a few spots available this weekend for this season's 8x10: The Eileen Moushey TheatreFest. For more info...
05/27/2026

There are still a few spots available this weekend for this season's 8x10: The Eileen Moushey TheatreFest. For more information and to secure your audition spot go to: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/645467

Congratulations to the amazing cast, crew, and creative team of “Arsenic and Old Lace” on an outstanding run. Thank you ...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to the amazing cast, crew, and creative team of “Arsenic and Old Lace” on an outstanding run. Thank you to the wonderful audiences who joined us for the antics of the Brewster family. Up next on the Weathervane stage is the haunting and timely “Parade.”

Photos courtesy of Dale D**g Photography

"One week until Back to the Barn! There’s still time to snag your tickets and join us for an unforgettable evening in su...
05/23/2026

"One week until Back to the Barn! There’s still time to snag your tickets and join us for an unforgettable evening in support of Weathervane Playhouse. Enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner, dancing, cash bar, and silent auction, all while helping support your local theatre and the arts in the Akron community. Dust off your country western attire, grab your cowboy boots, and come out for a great night with a great cause. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Head to weathervaneplayhouse.com to get your tickets now!"

Last night, our incredible Executive Artistic Director Melanie YC pepe was honored by Akron Artspace with an with an Art...
05/21/2026

Last night, our incredible Executive Artistic Director Melanie YC pepe was honored by Akron Artspace with an with an Arts Alive Award as Outstanding Artist in Theatre. Congratulations Melanie on all you do to make Weathervane a regional leader in live theatre producing and education!

"Arsenic and Old Lace" returns tomorrow for the final four performances of our run! Don’t miss your chance to see the sh...
05/20/2026

"Arsenic and Old Lace" returns tomorrow for the final four performances of our run! Don’t miss your chance to see the show that audiences and critics alike have been raving about.

Sunday’s performance is nearly SOLD OUT, but there are still great seats available for the rest of this weekend’s shows. Get your tickets by following the link in the comments.

Photo courtesy of Dale D**g Photography

Address

1301 Weathervane Lane
Akron, OH
44313

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+13308362626

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