WEATHERVANE
PLAYHOUSE & WCLT Present Noises OFF
Take
a hysterical tour through the hinterlands of Britain with a troupe of has-been
actors led by a somewhat pretentious and strained-to-the-breaking-point director.
This comedy is packed with laughs as the romances, intrigues, and foibles
of the cast take center stage in a final performance that descends into the
mayhem of their personal and professional vendettas. Performances begin Thursday
June 12th through the 14th and June 18th through the 21st. All performance
times are at 8:00pm.
Brought to
life by our Guest Director Chad Rabinovitz this quick-witted comedy will shine
with local favorites Dennis Kohler (Lloyd Dallas), Sue Salina (Mrs. Clackett),
and John Pressey (Selsden Mowbrey). Behind the scenes romantic intrigue turns
to Onstage plot additions with vengeful tactics and missed cues. Sardines
fly, doors slam, and lovers bicker, but the show must go on! Never before
has disaster been so hilarious.
Weathervane
Playhouse is a not-for -profit summer theatre located at 100 Price Rd in Newark,
Ohio. Adult Tickets are $23, Senior Citizens and Student tickets are $21,
Children (under 12) are $15. For tickets, please contact our Box Office at
740-366-4616. Box Office Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 12-6 p.m.
"The
Next Stage" Theater Fundraiser
The Board
of Directors of Weathervane Playhouse is pleased to announce the kickoff of
The Next Stage , a capital fund campaign developed to upgrade and enhance
the theatre facilities. The campaign goal is $2,500,000. Planned improvements
include air conditioning the theatre; enlarging restroom capacity; improving
access for people with disabilities; and much more. Further information is
available by calling (740) 366-4616 or by sending an email to email@weathervaneplayhouse.org.
You can read more about the details
of the project HERE.
Weathervane Playhouse
Presents: SPECIAL GROUP RATES and SHOW DATES!
Newark, OH Weathervane Playhouse
Presents: SPECIAL GROUP RATES and SHOW DATES! Our blockbuster season is the
perfect outing to fill in your summer events calendar. With Group Discounts
& Special Matinee presentations Weathervane invites your group to come
Play at THE VANE!
2008 Weathervane Playhouse Season
Annie Get Your Gun May 29th -June 7th at 8pm
Noises OFF! June 12-June 21 at 8pm
HONK! June 26th - July 5th at 8pm
with special presentations: July 4th at 7pm and July 5th at 2pm
Midsummer Night's Dream July 10- 19th at 8pm
Thoroughly Modern Millie July 24th- August 2 at 8pm
with special presentation on August 2 at 2pm
Special Matinee Presentations!
Looking for a fun way to beat the heat with your friends? Come see one of
our Special Matinee presentations!
HONK! Saturday July 5th @ 2pm
The 2000 winner of the Olivier Award, and dubbed "The brightest hopes
for the future of the British musical" by The London Daily Telegraph
HONK! A brilliant, musical re-telling of "The Ugly Duckling" is
sure to win the hearts of all ages!
Thoroughly Modern Millie Saturday August 2 @ 2pm
Thoroughly Modern Millie is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New
York dancing the Charleston. It's the zany new 1920's tap musical that has
taken Broadway by storm! Kick your heels up and help Millie "Forget About
the Boy" as you enjoy this incredible tap musical that leaves people
saying, "Gimme, Gimme" Millie!
Special Group Rates
(Handicap seating is available upon request)
Groups of 10 or more receive 2$
off each ticket!
Bus Tour Groups of 15 or more receive
a 20% discount per ticket!
WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSE
PRESENTS: ANNIE GET YOUR GUN!
Newark, OH- Weathervane Playhouse
Presents Annie Get Your Gun.
Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and she manages to support her little
brother and sisters by selling the game she hunts. When she's discovered by
Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West
Show. Falling head over heels for the headliner, shooting ace Frank Butler,
she soon eclipses him as the main attraction. Butler hightails it off to join
a rival show, but is ultimately pitted against Annie in a final shoot-out.
This popular score by Irving Berlin includes favorites, "Anything You
Can Do, I Can Do Better", "I Got the Sun in the Morning". "There's
No Business Like Show Business" so join us for this new version of a
classic favorite!
Performance Dates:
May 29 - May 31 8:00 pm
June 4 - June 7 8:00 pm
June 3rd "2 for Tuesday" 8:00 pm
Joe Jenkins Arts
Education Fellowship
Newark, OH. Joe Jenkins Arts Education
Fellowship. Weathervane Playhouse thanks Ralph and Charla Devine of Devine
Farms for their generous donation which will be used to fund The Joe Jenkins
Arts Education Fellowship.
Joe was a great guy who was a friend
to all. He was an avid reader, enjoyed writing and theater. His gift for humor
is ever present in our memories 20 years after his death. Devine Farms promotes
family friendly activities on the farm every fall. The farm's motto is harvesting
fun and education for young people and their families. We believe that Joe's
personality lives on through our endeavors. Weathervane Playhouse is also
harvesting fun and education in the arts. The members of the Devine-Jenkins
family believe this endowment is a fitting tribute to a special young man
whose star continues to shine.
In loving memory of Joe Jenkins,
the fellowship will lead the way in supporting arts education at Weathervane
Playhouse. The fellowship will help provide funding for workshops and programming
in the Larry W. and Dawn Holt Anderson Children's Theatre and for our brand
new youth company, Weathervane Young Artists' Repertory Theatre!, WYART! will
produce a fully realized production each summer utilizing local children's
talent. This year's production is the audience favorite Annie Jr.! For more
information please visit www.weathervaneplayhouse.org or call the box office
at 740-366-4616.
The first ever Joe Jenkins Arts
Education Fellowship has been awarded to Kirsten Paisley. Kirsten is a graduate
of Granville High School, and currently a Vocal Music Education Major, Theatre
Minor at Butler University. This will be Kirsten's third year at Weathervane
where she has performed, managed the properties department and will now be
directing the Weathervane Young Artists' Repertory Theatre!
Kirsten Paisley said, "I just
want to say thank you, I feel so honored to be the first Joe Jenkins Scholar.
I find myself constantly telling people that I feel so blessed to be directing
and choreographing this year's WYART! production. Where else would a college-aged
student be able to direct a children's show with the help of other amazing
artists who are just as passionate about arts education?
It is my prerogative to instill in people an appreciation for the arts. Weathervane
has given, and continues to give me tools to realize that dream every year.
I don't know where I would be without my family at "the vane". I
simply cannot say enough how appreciative I am."
Managing Artistic Director, Matthew
Trombetta says, "We are so grateful to the Devine family for their generous
donation and thrilled to have Kirsten Paisley as the first Joe Jenkins Arts
Education Fellow. I am certain that her leadership will help WYART! develop
into a program that will truly cultivate the artistic abilities of local youth.
Award-Winning Weathervane
Playhouse Dedicates 40th Anniversary Season to Arts Education
Newark, OH- Weathervane Playhouse
is thrilled to offer exciting new programs as part of the theatre's dedication
to arts education. Programs include the all new "Student Rush at the
'Vane", the Apprenticeship and Internship Programs for high school and
college students and the Young Artist workshops in singing, acting and dancing.
This year's schedule includes the debut of Weathervane Young Artists' Repertory
Theatre! (WYART!) that will offer students the opportunity to perform in a
fully realized production of the popular musical, Annie Jr.
Introducing Student Rush at the
'Vane'
New for 2008 Weathervane is proud
to offer, "STUDENT RUSH @ THE VANE!" Teachers may sign up students
to receive a discounted 8$ ticket to see our opening night performances. If
at least 5 students sign up, teachers will receive a free season pass to all
opening night performances! This is a great opportunity for teachers to stay
connected with students over the summer and teach their students through the
experience of live theatre. Participants are invited to a talk back after
the show with the artistic company of Weathervane Playhouse! For more information
please contact Susan Cramer at scramer@alltel.net.
Eligible Performance Dates:
Annie Get Your Gun Thursday May 29th at 8pm
Noises OFF! Thursday June 12th at 8pm
HONK! Thursday June 26th at 8pm
Midsummer Night's Dream Thursday July 10th at 8pm
Thoroughly Modern Millie Thursday July 24th at 8pm
Weathervane Workshops
Weathervane has something for Everyone!
Ever want to learn how to sing like a pro? Get over your stage fright? Or
just improve your self confidence? Look no further! Weathervane Playhouse
has several options for all ages that will expand your vocal, dance and artistic
talents! Students of all ages and experience levels can participate in one
or several of our many programs taught by industry professionals, and members
of our 2008 Company. All classes are held in the Larry W. and Dawn Holt Anderson
Children's Theatre located on the Weathervane Campus.
Come be a part of this exciting adventure! Course descriptions and applications
are available at www.weathervaneplayhouse.org.
Acting Workshop
The cost is $85 with a non-refundable deposit of $45 due by June 2nd. Balance
is due on or before the first day of class.
June 9-13, June 16-20 - Showcase on June 21
Ages 6-12, 9:30-11:30 AM
Ages 13-18 12:00-2:00 PM
Introducing WYART!
Weathervane Young Artists' Repertory Theatre
Proudly Presents
*Annie Jr.*
The cost is $225 with a non-refundable deposit of $100 due by June 16th. Balance
is due on or before first day of rehearsal.
June 30-July 3, July 7-11, July 14-18
Performances July 18 and July 19 at 5pm
Ages 7 and up 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Vocal Intensive Workshop
The cost is $100 with a non-refundable deposit of $50 due by June 9th. Balance
is due on or before the first day of class.
June 23-27 - Recital June 28th
Ages 12 and up 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Broadway Dance Workshop
Taught by Director/Choreographer Erika Twining!
Cost is $100 with a non-refundable deposit of $50 due by July 14th. Balance
is due on or before the first day of class.
July 28-August 1st - Recital August 2nd
Ages 12 and up 11:00am-2:00pm
Weathervane Playhouse 2008 Apprenticeship
Program
The Weathervane Apprenticeship program offers local high school drama students
a 3 1/2 week intensive program with the opportunity for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes
experience in professional summer stock theatre. Possible assignments include:
Weathervane
Playhouse and State Farm Insurance present Honk!, a musical presentation
of the Ugly Duckling story. With clever songs, charming dialogue, and moral
triumph Honk! received the 2000 Olivier Award (UK Tony Award) for Best Musical.
Come follow Ugly, the teased and misunderstood duckling as he finds himself
all alone and far away from home. On his journey he faces numerous challenges
and through each challenge his true inner beauty is discovered. Kids of
all ages will adore this witty and heartwarming story. 