Nancy Cates is Guest Director for “And Then There Were None,” which runs Oct. 17 through Nov. 3 at Weathervane Playhouse. What’s the perfect addition to the ghosts and monsters of Halloween? A classic thriller by the Queen of Crime! Dame Agatha Christie is the bestselling novelist of all time. With a over a billion copies of her works sold in English, and a … [Read more...]
‘Noises Off’ actor offers ‘second helping of sardines’ for repeat role
Editor’s note: - Jo McGarvey plays Dotty Otley/Mrs. Clackett in the “Noises Off,” which plays now through May 26 at Weathervane Playhouse. The play-within-a-play that takes a peek behind the curtain as a troupe of second-rate British theater actors rehearses for a show called “Nothing On.” Weathervane Playhouse is now producing the hilarious "Noises Off" by … [Read more...]
‘[title of show]’ at Weathervane serves up musical about writing a musical
“[title of show],” now appearing at the Weathervane Playhouse, takes an entertaining look at playwriting and the creative process. The one-act musical centers on an author and composer working toward a deadline for the New York Musical Festival; the production charts its own creation with uniquely self-aware references, along with taking pokes at theatre clichés. … [Read more...]
Role of Anne Frank brings message of hope, sadness to local actor
Alaina Tennant plays Anne Frank in the play “The Diary of Anne Frank,” now appearing at Weathervane Playhouse through April 20. When I was in fourth grade, I read a book about Anne Frank. Back then, I saw her as a young girl who was very good at writing, so her diary was published into a book. But, I didn’t understand the rest. The next year when we learned about the … [Read more...]
Performer finds new theatre family in Akron arts scene
Tabitha Rox appears in the romantic comedy, “Almost, Maine,” which opens Jan. 17 at Weathervane Playhouse’s Founders Theater. This past February, I made a major move from Orlando, Fla., back to Akron after spending 20 years in the sunshine. Moving across the country was difficult, but the hardest part, for me, was leaving my theatre family. Central Florida has an … [Read more...]
‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ returns to Weathervane Nov. 20
Weathervane Playhouse announces the return of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” to the Founders Theater Nov. 20 through Dec. 22. Show times are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. There also will be five weekday matinee performances at 10 a.m. on Nov. 20 and 27, and Dec. 3, 11 and 18. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics … [Read more...]
Leading role leads to more risks, discoveries on stage for Weathervane actor
Maxwell Rees plays Christopher in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” which runs Sept. 6 through the 23 at Weathervane Playhouse. After Christopher finds himself standing beside his neighbor’s dead dog, he’s under suspicion and must solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. When I auditioned for Weathervane’s production of “The Curious Incident of the … [Read more...]
Weathervane internship leads to discovery of ‘theatre family’ for performer
‘Into the Woods’ runs through July 1 -- Melissa Tippin plays Cinderella in Weathervane Playhouse’s production of “Into the Woods,” which is now appearing through July 1 and brings to life popular storybook characters. I’m originally from a small town called Bryan, Ohio. It’s your typical farming town where everyone knows everyone's business and you can’t go to Walmart … [Read more...]
Language-driven ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses,’ at Weathervane is difficult, enriching experience for actor
Olivia Wimberly appears in Weathervane Playhouse’s production of “Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dangerous Liaisons),” a tale of seduction and decadent morality amongst the wealthy aristocrats of pre-revolutionary France, which opens Thursday, May 3. As the saying goes, all is fair in love and war. Well, what happens when love is war? This is just one of the many themes we, … [Read more...]
Local performer rekindles musical theatre career for Weathervane’s ‘It Shoulda Been You’ (Guest Blog)
Editor’s note: Ashley Berman appears in “It Shoulda Been You,” March 22 through April 15 at Weathervane Playhouse. First thing… You want to see this show. If you like musicals, farces, love stories or dad jokes you will like this show. It is funny, sweet, touching and surprising. I cannot say enough about this talented cast, either. At the same time that they bring … [Read more...]
