I know the space. In fact, I know it quite well. My first experience in what is now the Dietz Theater was in high school, when it was Weathervane’s scene shop. I spent many hours in that room as a volunteer: painting, drilling, sawing… creating. I had been curious about acting, but spent most of my time at Weathervane backstage. I discovered a lot about myself … [Read more...]
‘Clybourne Park’ stages racial tension in Akron
Weathervane Playhouse, in its production of Bruce Norris’ critically acclaimed ‘Clybourne Park,’ offers a sort-of prequel and sequel to Lorraine Hansberry’s classic play, ‘A Raisin in the Sun.’ The play is the winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2012 Tony Award for Best Play. It had been awhile since I had seen 'A Raisin in the Sun,' so I wondered if I would … [Read more...]
Weathervane’s ‘Ordinary Days’ brings together extraordinary people
Written by: Danielle Grunenwald Gruhler and Scott Thanasiu *** 'Ordinary Days' opened at Weathervane Playhouse on Friday, October 30th and runs through Saturday, November, 14th. Todd Dieringer, Director of Marketing & Technology and Volunteer Coordinator at Weathervane, enlisted two cast members from the show to tell the Akronist about the upcoming production as … [Read more...]
