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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!
Operating as usual
Meet the teachers for our Script Analysis, Intro to Music Theory, and Musical Theatre Choreography adult workshops! They are thrilled to share their expertise through our programs, so don't wait to register! https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/virtual-summer-adult-workshops
Not only are we running programs each day this day this summer, our Education staff is working hard to capture our students' hard work and progress though final presentation videos for each of our camps!
Here is an example of what our Education Assistant, Melissa Moyseenko put together for the talented students in the Avon High School Drama Club Avon Choir & Drama Boosters
Stay tuned for more!
Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Moyseenko for putting together the following tribute video for Seussical The Musical. ENJOY!
One more way we are getting ready to return... whenever that may be! Beautiful work laundering, cleaning and reorganizing our costume storage and dressing rooms. Thank you Jasen Smith & Melanie Hauer. 💕
Ms. Jen can't wait to dance the week away in our Broadway Bootcamp: Broadway Ballets! Join her for an active and fun-filled camp from June 22-26. Register below! https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/summer-virtual-theatre-academy-2020
We are happy to be a part of the many virtual programs being offered in our city! Check out our summer programs listed 😊❤️
To register, visit: https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/summer-virtual-theatre-academy-2020
Akron Children’s Hospital’s 20th Piano-a-thon has gone virtual this year, due to COVID-19 restrictions.That means this year, instead of live
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to support Weathervane Playhouse! Click the link below for more info, and THANK YOU!
Looking ahead to July? This fun musical theatre camp will keep your kids entertained with movement and music. And if you're looking for something sooner, check out our Broadway Bootcamp that runs June 22-26! Visit our website for more information on both of these great programs.
We are offering workshops for adults throughout the summer! These six-week programs will build a variety of theatrical skills and are suitable for beginners and experienced performers alike. Come join us!
We want to thank the Akron Community Foundation for supporting Weathervane Playhouse and our mission to engage the community through theatre and education. #thisisonlyintermission
We can't wait until we can all be together again!
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Competitive grants support arts and culture programs in Summit County AKRON, Ohio (June 5, 2020) – Today, Akron Community Foundation’s board of directors approved grants totaling $3,907,981, including $521,000 in competitive arts and culture grants chosen by the foundation’s Community Investme...
Some updated news on our ongoing response to COVID 19
https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/news/682020-updates-regarding-our-ongoing-response-covid-19
Our Kids Take the Screen campers had a great first day with Ms. Lauren! Check out our website for opportunities like this to keep your kids entertained with Weathervane all summer.
A nice article from the Beacon Journal about what we are up to and what's in the works. Thanks to Jim and Maureen Kovach for the gift and to Kerry Clawson, Akron Beacon Journal for spotlighting us.
https://www.beaconjournal.com/entertainment/20200604/weathervane-preps-for-reopening-with-new-stage-floor
When Weathervane actors finally tread the boards again at the community theater in the Merriman Valley, they’ll be performing on a spiffy new stage
On this beautiful day, take a second to say Happy Birthday to two real superstars and gigantic reasons why Weathervane is the great place that it is! Happy Birthday, Lauren Sprowls and Joshua Larkin!
Kids Take the Screen, Act I starts this Monday! Want to join? Register by this Sunday, June 7th and come pick up for camp materials 🦄
https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/summer-virtual-theatre-academy-2020
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Explore the works of the amazing Twyla Tharp with Ms. Jen this summer! Camp starts June 22nd 👯♀️ https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/summer-virtual-theatre-academy-2020
Dragons, Unicorns, Narwhals, Oh My! Ms. Lauren can’t wait for this camp to start 🦄⭐️💜 https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/summer-virtual-theatre-academy-2020
Recent project: A new stage floor. Kathy, Richard, and Dale have been working very hard installing a new stage floor. Thanks to the incredible generosity of James and Maureen Kovach, when we are ready to produce again, it will on this beauty!
Who has some creative ideas? Come share them in our two week playwriting virtual camp with Ms. Madison! To register, visit: https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/summer-virtual-theatre-academy-2020
Strike a pose! We have been having so much fun in our Musical Theatre Choreography Workshop 😺🔥
Things might look a little different, but the fun and learning are still there! We are having a great time with our Virtual Workshops and the opportunity to engage with our students 🥰🤩😎
We are so excited about our VIRTUAL Summer Camps! What's up first? These 3 camps start June 8th.
Learn more about pricing discounts, camp information, and registration: https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/summer-virtual-theatre-academy-2020
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Well, this is a bit of life imitating art. We've seen David Tennant play an English teacher in the Lauren the Schoolgirl skit with...
Attention Weathervane Families and Performers!! We have some Summer Theatre Academy updates for you.
Learn more at: https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/summer-virtual-theatre-academy-2020
Today would have been our final presentations for our Spring Theatre Academy students, families, and teachers. Although we are sad that it couldn't come to fruition, we are so grateful for all of the continued support from our students and families.
❤️❤️❤️❤️ #Untilnexttime #Itsonlyintermission
#GivingTuesdayNOW is over, but you can still have your donation matched through May 26th, thanks to the Non-Profit Matching Fund Initiative. Just follow the link -
https://now.firespring.com/nonprofits/weathervane-community-playhouse-inc
Get private coaching from the comfort of your own home! Work with Ms. Natalie to perfect your acting skills through virtual private instruction.
For more information email Education Director, Lauren Sprowls at [email protected]
Mr. Hassan will be LIVE on our page tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. Tune in and see how magical Story Time can be!!
Did you miss it? No worries! We have extended registration for our workshops for little ones. Workshops now start next week.
Don't miss your chance! https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/weathervane-virtual-workshops-2020
Now adults can join the fun too! Starting ONE WEEK from today!
Learn more at: https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/weathervane-virtual-adult-workshops
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We can't wait for classes to start THIS Saturday! Students and Parents keep an eye out for updates and ZOOM link information via email today. Also, check out this video created by Ms. Natalie and Ms. Mabel to show how to properly use your camera during your ZOOM class.
The wonderful Ms. Natalie is back this fall teaching Musical Theatre: Interpreting a Song! This class provides a unique, in-depth experience for students who have a passion for musical theatre 🎭 Learn more about the two sessions offered at: https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/fall-virtual-academy-2020
#TBT to our Acting for the Camera camp this past summer. We are looking forward to offering this class again this fall! We also have an option for adults 😀 Learn more and register: https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/fall-virtual-academy-2020
An update from our Education Director about our fall programming plans! Watch this space on Friday for more information. We can't wait to get started!
Our next featured presentation is from our Teen Summer Intensive: Performance Track! These talented students put in two weeks of hard work with Mr. Hassan to produce this incredible final result.
Ms. Madison is back for our Shakespeare camp, and she can't wait to explore the works of the Bard with you! Register below to join her for a fantastic week of language and learning. https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/summer-virtual-theatre-academy-2020
As we begin the second week of our Teen Intensive camps, enjoy this incredible TikTok made by one of our talented students as she practices her monologue skills!
Our Teen Summer Intensive begins next week, and instructor Hassan Rogers can't wait to work with aspiring young performers! Join him for two weeks of professional training by registering here => https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/summer-virtual-theatre-academy-2020
Ms. Abbey is so excited for our Musical Theatre Cabaret: Stories and Explorers camp! Join her for a fun, fantastic week of singing, dancing, and maybe even a special surprise? Register here => https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/summer-virtual-theatre-academy-2020
Ms. Jen can't wait to dance the week away in our Broadway Bootcamp: Broadway Ballets! Join her for an active and fun-filled camp from June 22-26. Register below! https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/summer-virtual-theatre-academy-2020
Weathervane is so excited to announce its first ever VIRTUAL workshops! We can’t wait to bring the Weathervane educational experience to your home. Registration is now open!! https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/weathervane-virtual-workshops-2020
DREAMGIRLS, Weathervane Playhouse 2019. Featured in this video, Lauren Sturdivant as Deena Jones, Raven Platts as Lorrell Robinson, Delisa Medlea as Effie Melody White and Martin Rawls as Curtis Taylor Jr.
Madison Pelle, who, most recently performed in "The Who's Tommy" tells us why she loves and misses Weathervane. We miss you all terribly and can't wait until we can be together again. We'd love to hear (and see) from you as well.
Tonight would have been opening night for our production of "Kinky Boots" and our Charlie, Ryan Ciriaco, procured a special message from Billy Porter for the cast. We share their disappointment and cannot wait to present this uplifting musical, but in the meantime, let this "Raise You Up." We will be back! We promise.
One of our favorite memories from last year’s camps! Singing the blues with Mr. Simon 💙
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, Weathervane Playhouse 2017. Featured in this video, Libby Merriman as Frau Blucher, Jay Sigler as Frederick Frankenstein, and Al Klesh as Igor.
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, Weathervane Playhouse 2018. Featured in this video: Brooke Lytton as Esmeralda, Thomas Baumgardner as Dom Claude Frollo and Jonathan Merechant as Phoebus Du Martin.
We miss our Weathervane family so very much. Here's a wonderful video from the Kist family. They are what makes Weathervane great. We want to hear and (see) you while we're away, so send us your messages of why you love and miss Weathervane and we will share them on our page. We hope you and your family are safe and well, and we will see you soon.
Justin Williams as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. Weathervane Playhouse, 2017
We want to hear (and see) from you while the theater is closed. So we would like you to send us your short (less than one minute) videos of why you love or miss Wearhervane, and what you're looking forward to once you can again be with your Weathervane family. Let's start things off with our amazing Board President, April Deming
Every Musical Theatre class needs live music! We are so excited to have Mr. Egan back with us this spring accompanying our Musical Theatre classes. Classes start this Saturday! https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/spring-theatre-academy-2020
Spring classes start NEXT Saturday! We are very excited to have Mr.Mavis teaching Intermediate Acting. Learn more about his classes: https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/spring-theatre-academy-2020
Today we meet the one and only Mr. Hassan! Check out his Introduction to Acting: Find your Voice and Directing Project classes 😊🌟 https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/spring-theatre-academy-2020
Today we feature Ms. Madison who is currently teaching our Improv classes. Wait until you hear her fun fact! 😊 Learn more about her Classes at: https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/spring-theatre-academy-2020
Our Spring Theatre Academy is just a few weeks away! Meet some of our amazing teachers and what they have to offer to our students. Today we meet Ms.Abbey! Co-teacher for Musical Threatre, Act One. 🎭👏⭐️ Learn more about her class at: https://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/spring-theatre-academy-2020
Looking forward to some sunshine? We are too! Stay tuned for our Summer Theatre Academy 2020 schedule, coming soon! ☀️👯♀️🎬🎭🎤
What's more perfect on a cold October evening than a good dose of mystery and murder. Join us for "And Then There Were None," one of Agatha Christie's darkest tales.
#TBT in honor of spooky season! Our Imagine THAT! campers from summer getting into their zombie characters 🧟♀️
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