Makeshift Theater

05/27/2026

Get your tickets now! Limited performances of this hilarious 1930's comedy "My Man Godfrey" Click here: https://makeshift.booktix.com/dept/main/e/MMG

05/18/2026

Last chance to audition for "My Man Godfrey" radio play, tonight (Mon May 18) starting at 6:30pm! Makeshift Theater 732 West Exchange St. Akron, OH. Details below

Auditions for “My Man Godfrey” radio play at Makeshift Theater (at the historic Coach House in Akron 732 West Exchange St. Akron, Ohio 44302) Sunday, May 17th @ 2:00pm and Monday May 18th @ 6:30pm. Alternately, Tuesday May 19th @ 6:30pm, if necessary.

The Makeshift Radio Theater will be presenting “My Man Godfrey” with live sound effects on June 13th and 19th at 7:00pm and June 14th, 20th and 21st at 2:00pm.

Rehearsals begin May 26th through June 12th as set by the Director Linda Graske.

The My Man Godfrey radio play mirrors the 1936 screwball comedy film. It follows a "forgotten man" from a city dump hired as a butler by an eccentric, wealthy family, bringing order to their chaos while navigating the romantic pursuits of two sisters.

ALL AGES WELCOME!!!

Actors will be asked to read multiple roles in a range of ages, both high society and blue collar. Some roles are giddy, some are uptight, some are suave, some are hard boiled. This is a classic 1930s screwball comedy—fast and funny and sometimes just silly.

What age someone can SOUND LIKE is all that matters! That’s the beauty of radio.

Main characters include:

Godfrey Smith: A seemingly homeless man who is actually a wealthy, disillusioned Bostonian; he becomes the calm, witty butler to the Bullocks.

Irene Bullock: The kind-hearted, scatter-brained younger daughter who hires Godfrey and falls in love with him.

Cornelia Bullock: Irene's spoiled, vindictive older sister who tries to get Godfrey fired.

Alexander Bullock: The overwhelmed father and businessman trying to manage his family's finances.

Angelica Bullock: The "ditsy" mother who is obsessed with the arts and her protégé.

Carlo: A mooching "protégé" supported by Angelica.

Molly: The sarcastic, observant maid who warns Godfrey about the family's antics.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

05/07/2026

Auditions for “My Man Godfrey” radio play at Makeshift Theater (at the historic Coach House in Akron 732 West Exchange St. Akron, Ohio 44302) Sunday, May 17th @ 2:00pm and Monday May 18th @ 6:30pm. Alternately, Tuesday May 19th @ 6:30pm, if necessary.

The Makeshift Radio Theater will be presenting “My Man Godfrey” with live sound effects on June 13th and 19th at 7:00pm and June 14th, 20th and 21st at 2:00pm.

Rehearsals begin May 26th through June 12th as set by the Director Linda Graske.

The My Man Godfrey radio play mirrors the 1936 screwball comedy film. It follows a "forgotten man" from a city dump hired as a butler by an eccentric, wealthy family, bringing order to their chaos while navigating the romantic pursuits of two sisters.

ALL AGES WELCOME!!!

Actors will be asked to read multiple roles in a range of ages, both high society and blue collar. Some roles are giddy, some are uptight, some are suave, some are hard boiled. This is a classic 1930s screwball comedy—fast and funny and sometimes just silly.

What age someone can SOUND LIKE is all that matters! That’s the beauty of radio.

Main characters include:

Godfrey Smith: A seemingly homeless man who is actually a wealthy, disillusioned Bostonian; he becomes the calm, witty butler to the Bullocks.

Irene Bullock: The kind-hearted, scatter-brained younger daughter who hires Godfrey and falls in love with him.

Cornelia Bullock: Irene's spoiled, vindictive older sister who tries to get Godfrey fired.

Alexander Bullock: The overwhelmed father and businessman trying to manage his family's finances.

Angelica Bullock: The "ditsy" mother who is obsessed with the arts and her protégé.

Carlo: A mooching "protégé" supported by Angelica.

Molly: The sarcastic, observant maid who warns Godfrey about the family's antics.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

05/06/2026

What a night to remember! Thank you to everyone for making our first fundraiser "Makeshift Sings Broadway" a great success! We had a full house for an incredible show - it's very heartening to see how our community came out to support the future of local live theater in this historic venue. There are so many people to thank for their volunteering, donations and talent that we cannot name them all. However, we would like to highlight a few;

Thank you to Aladdin's Eatery Highland Square for the lovely basket for our silent auction, & thank you to Lock 15 Brewing Company for your generous gift to our raffle. Thank you to Dr. Steven Radwany as well as Akron Woman’s City Club. Special thanks to Ryan Commercial Carpet www.ryancarpet.com for the donation of carpet and installation in the theater lobby. A standing ovation! Thank you to the amazing singers:
Derrick Winger
Dawn Yamokoski
Shani Ferry
Sharon Jackson
Robbie Rush
Robert Kowalski
Braelin Andrzejewski
Jay Hill
Patrick Hanlon
Bryan Bird - Pianist
Thank you to all our committee members, board members and supporters who gave their time, talent and treasure to make it a success. This is only the beginning!

05/04/2026

We need your help! We are up against a deadline to move all of our current storage down the road, and we need a few extra hands to help make it happen! If you have ever enjoyed an MTC show, participated in an MTC show, or even if you just enjoy watching from afar, now is the time to help! We can't do it alone! Comment or message us to let us know when you can help. Lunch is provided!

05/01/2026

Tomorrow is our first fundraiser at Makeshift Theater, "Makeshift Sings Broadway" Saturday May 2nd at 7:00pm. Will it be curtains for us? I hope so, we need one! Help us keep theater alive in the historic Coach House in Akron, where actors have tread the boards since 1948!

Reserve your tickets here, we have limited seats! https://makeshift.booktix.com/dept/main/e/Broadway

Derrick Winger and Dawn Yamokoski have gathered a stellar cast of incredible singers to give you a night to remember. Don't miss your chance to bid on a special playbill signed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, as well as a luxurious weekend getaway at Jane Bond's farm in southern Ohio. Take home an engraved wine glass with our logo, and sample delectable treats!

Our all-star cast includes:
Derrick Winger
Dawn Yamokoski
Shani Ferry
Sharon Jackson
Robbie Rush
Robert Kowalski
Braelin Andrzejewski
Jay Hill
Patrick Hanlon
Bryan Bird - Pianist

We look forward to sharing this special night with you!

05/01/2026

It will be an Enchanted Evening Sat May 2nd!