We love our Artistic Director, Jennifer Sansfacon, so much. She is so inspirational and empowering! Last nights final dress went amazingly well. We are ready for this weekends performances!So, don't miss out on seeing the Ohio premiere of Songs My Dad Sings Loudly in the Car tonight or tomorrow at 7:30pm. See you soon!weathervaneplayhouse.secure.force.com/ticket#/events/a0S2I000014Zv40UAC... See MoreSee Less
We are looking for actors and technicians for our Holiday show ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ! Sunday October 23rd we will be with the Theatre Roundtable in Dublin, Ohio searching for anyone who may catch our eye. Tomorrow is the last day to register for the event. Go to www.theatre-roundtable.org to get started! ... See MoreSee Less
Today is the day, to grab dinner for the family from Chipotle on 21st Street in Newark. When you show the flyer below at checkout, 33% of your order total will go toward Weathervane Theatre Academy! Want to skip the line? Order online and use code C9J2K8P.Fundraising efforts like this may be small, but every dollar counts when it comes to theatre education. We appreciate your continued support! Unable to join us for dinner? Make a donation online to support Weathervane Theatre Academy.weathervaneplayhouse.secure.force.com/donate/?dfId=a0n2I000018MVMKQA4... See MoreSee Less
We know that it is early, but we are just so excited to announce that tickets for ๐๐๐ฆ๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐ are on now on sale! This musical will be performed by very hard working 4 to 8 year olds in our Larry W. and Dawn Holt Anderson Childrenโs Theater! Come see some fun and adorable toys come to life before Christmas Morning! Tickets are $9.50 and seating is general admission! Follow the link below to purchase.weathervaneplayhouse.secure.force.com/ticket#/events/a0S2I000014aGaTUAU... See MoreSee Less
We had an exciting and intense morning at Weathervane! We made some amazing progress and was able to get a lot organized! Thank you to everyone who showed up today and helped make it all possible! ... See MoreSee Less
Last night's comedy show was absolutely hilarious! We had so much fun hanging out, chatting, and laughing with Sean Finnerty, Xavier G. Dunson, and Hannah Romes! Thank you so much to everyone who came to enjoy these comedians and Three Tigers Brewing Company beer! We truly appreciate your support and are already looking forward to next year's Comedy Night! ... See MoreSee Less
We think Comedy Night will be so funny that we couldn't resist a ticket giveaway! Simply like this post and tag your plus one in the comments. Multiple entries allowed - one name per comment. Giveaway closes today (10/6) at 8 PM. Winner will be tagged in the comments! Plus, Three Tigers Brewing Company will be serving up delicious local beer. Where else would you want to be on a Friday night? Good luck! ... See MoreSee Less
Mark your calendars for next Wednesday! Weathervane is partnering with Chipotle to run a fundraiser for WTA. 33% of sales with coupon code C9J2K8P get donated to the theatre. So, get a tasty dinner and know that you're helping our Theatre Academy programs thrive. Visit our Facebook Event to learn more and get the flyer you can show at checkout. www.facebook.com/events/1235646253890928/?active_tab=discussion... See MoreSee Less
Help us welcome back to the stage Jason Samples! He will be playing Ted in the upcoming play ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐ท๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ข๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐ถ๐๐. Jason is excited to return to the Weathervane stage after an unexpected global hiatus. Previous productions at Weathervane include ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐, ๐โ๐ ๐น๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐ , ๐ท๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ข๐กโ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, 42๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ก, ๐๐๐ ๐โ๐ ๐น๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ฆ. Jason has been a member of the Weathervane Board of Directors since 2006. He is thrilled to be a part of bringing a new work to Weathervane, especially one penned by alumnus Max Berry!To purchase tickets to see Jason follow the link below!weathervaneplayhouse.secure.force.com/ticket#/events/a0S2I000014Zv40UAC... See MoreSee Less
To better serve our community and the upcoming shows, we are extending our box office hours to include Tuesday. Starting October 4th we will be in the box office from 3pm to 7pm. So, if you have questions about subscriptions or need help purchasing tickets please reach out to us in person, through email, or over the phone! ... See MoreSee Less
Help us give Stephanie Mollica a warm welcome to the Weathervane Board of Directors! Stephanie grew up in Granville and has degrees from Ohio University and The American College. Stephanie worked for over 32 years at State Farm Insurance and Financial Services and lived in various places including Cincinnati and Cleveland, as well as Nashville, Louisville, Bloomington Illinois and most recently Kansas City. Stephanie retired as a Vice President and most recently moved from Kansas City back to her hometown of Granville in order to spend time with her parents who live at Otterbein/Kendal.Stephanie has served on many boards throughout the years including the Derrick Johnson Defend The Dream Foundation, and various national Insurance Industry and Education Boards, and is currently on several boards including serving as the Vice President of the Philanthropic Educational Organization, and as an Executive Board Member of The Schey Sales Center at Ohio University. She has also been involved recently in helping to raise funds for the Cornerstone Campaign for Licking Memorial Hospital, and is a Board Member for the Mental Health & Recovery of Licking and Knox Counties.Stephanie enjoys spending time with her sweet 12 year old red golden retriever Maggie, her family and friends. She enjoys travel as well as golf, tennis, and pickleball. Stephanie is a huge Jimmy Buffett fan and has attended many of his concerts. She is an avid Notre Dame fan, Kansas City Chiefs fan, and is extremely loyal as represented by the fact that she is a die hard Cleveland Browns fan. ๐ ... See MoreSee Less
9 gallons of paint later and Sherman has not only painted the gazebo but also himself! We appreciate your hard work so much! Come visit us today between 12 and 4 to check it out and get tickets to Comedy Night. ... See MoreSee Less
Three Tigers Brewing Company is a proud sponsor of our Comedy Night coming up on Oct. 7th at 7pm, starring Sean Finnerty. Three Tigers is bringing four local beers including:Juice Bazooka - NEIPAGold Hill - Fresh hop golden aleWeisโn - Oktoberfest Marzen andSmall Axe - American Pale Ale. Follow the link below to purchase tickets and to try these tasty selections. At checkout use Code COMEDY5 to save $5.00 per ticket (max 4 tickets)!weathervaneplayhouse.secure.force.com/ticket#/events/a0S2I000014Zt3LUAS... See MoreSee Less
We are offering a new way to get 2023 Season Subscription Tickets!The payment plan breaks up the cost of a season ticket into 3 separate payments that will be charged once a month. This is the perfect way to get tickets for the whole family, or to treat your special someone to a great holiday gift! Call us or visit us during box office hours! ... See MoreSee Less
Hannah is a stand up comedian and comedic improviser from central Ohio. She has performed on stages from Cleveland to Cincinnati and has hosted at comedy clubs throughout the state. She was in our Standup Showdown earlier this year and is excited to be on the Weathervane Stage opening for Sean Finnerty! To see Hannah perform follow the link below to purchase tickets!weathervaneplayhouse.secure.force.com/ticket#/events/a0S2I000014Zt3LUAS... See MoreSee Less
Owen (age 15) is honored to read as โMarkโ in the upcoming original play ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐ท๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ข๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐ถ๐๐ by Max Berry. Owen is excited to be returning to the Weathervane Playhouse where he has appeared in Christmas Story the Musical (Ralphie), Matilda the Musical (Bruce), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Judah), and Billy Elliot (Small Boy, u/s Michael). He has also appeared in shows through CATCO, CCT, Short North Stage, OSU-Newark, Millersport Community Theatre, and New Albany Community Playhouse. In addition to theatre, Owen enjoys golf, chess, robotics, baking, and playing the violin. He is a member of the Newark-Granville Youth Symphony and was recently selected for the All-State Orchestra. This year, he also earned Honorable Mention in the Central Ohio Singing Competition. Owen is grateful to his mom, brother, friends, coaches, and teachers for all of their support!Welcome back Owen! Weathervane is so excited to have you perform for us on the main stage again! To purchase tickets to see Owen click the link below! weathervaneplayhouse.secure.force.com/ticket#/events/a0S2I000014Zv40UAC... See MoreSee Less
Some of you may remember Xavier Dunson from the Stand Up Showdown! He hails from Columbus and has established a very successful comedic career. He came in second place during our showdown and was a crowd favorite. Follow his socials and get to know him better! direct.me/xaviergdunson/We are so excited to welcome him back to the Weathervane stage as he opens for Sean Finnerty on October 7th at 7pm! Purchase tickets now!weathervaneplayhouse.secure.force.com/ticket#/events/a0S2I000014Zt3L... See MoreSee Less
Only two days left to vote for Licking County's Best of the Best! Help us show that Weathervane Playhouse is the Best Licking County has to offer! Follow the link below to vote. Once there, scroll down to the Entertainment and Leisure category. Weathervane falls under the Event Venue option. Then nominate Weathervane Playhouse and complete the form!newarkadvocate.secondstreetapp.com/2022-Best-of-the-Best---Licking-County/?fbclid=IwAR2oEURkWcE2h...... See MoreSee Less
Max Berry is a talented and inspiring playwright from New York City! He proudly grew up on the Weathervane stage through the Weathervane Theatre Academy at Weathervane Playhouse and participated in classes and numerous plays. Max has been working hard on his new work, ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐ท๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ข๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐ถ๐๐, for some time and is finally ready to share his masterpiece with the community! October 14th will be the Ohio debut of ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐ท๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ข๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐ถ๐๐, and it will be presented along with an after show talk-back. The talk-back will consist of Max speaking with the audience about their impressions and thoughts on the play. On October 15th there will be a cocktail hour before the show where anyone interested can meet Max personally and ask questions!To purchase tickets and to learn more about his new work follow the link below!weathervaneplayhouse.secure.force.com/ticket#/events/a0S2I000014Zv40UAC... See MoreSee Less
๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ It's time for Licking County's Best of the Best Community Choice Awards!! The companies with the most nominations will advance to the final voting round in October. With your preferred email you can vote for Weathervane Playhouse once per day until September 15th! Help us show that Weathervane is the Best of the Best Licking County has to offer! To vote follow the link below. Once there, scroll down to the Entertainment and Leisure category. Weathervane falls under the Event Venue option. Then nominate Weathervane Playhouse and complete the form!newarkadvocate.secondstreetapp.com/2022-Best-of-the-Best---Licking-County/... See MoreSee Less
Our favorite Pumpkin Spice Latte season is around the corner, and we couldn't wait to share this exciting and collaborative program! By donating $5 (or more) a month you will receive one $5 gift card from River Road Coffeehouse as a special thank you! What could be better than helping your local theater AND getting a delicious coffee, tea, or snack?Follow the link below and select monthly as your preferred frequency!weathervaneplayhouse.secure.force.com/donate/?dfId=a0n2I000018MVMKQA4... See MoreSee Less
Did you answer "B" in yesterday's multiple choice trivia question? If so, you are correct! ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐๐ ๐ was also performed in 1988 and 1976. We're excited to bring this show back in our 2023 Summer Season! Subscriptions are on sale now. Grab yours here: weathervaneplayhouse.secure.force.com/ticket#/subscriptions... See MoreSee Less
Tickets to 'Songs My Dad Sings Loudly in the Carโ are on sale now! This incredible play features Mark and his dad, Ted, acknowledging that the death of Markโs grandfather is inching closer. While armed with a killer playlist, the two take a much-needed detour down memory lane on their way back from the hospital. Trapped in the car and with tensions high, the two discuss their hometown, baseball, and Mark's desire to go away to college. As the night goes on, we see what happens when two people who grieve in very different ways try to come together to get through a family tragedy.weathervaneplayhouse.secure.force.com/ticket#/events/a0S2I000014Zv40UAC... See MoreSee Less
The wait is finally over! We are so excited to officially announce that Sean Finnerty is our head liner for Comedy Night on October 7th at 7pm. Tickets are available now and selling fast! Sean Finnerty is a known roaster in the comedy community and worked his way to being the first Irish comedian on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see him live, and we are honored to have him featured on the Weathervane stage! To learn more about Sean and to purchase tickets visit weathervaneplayhouse.org/... See MoreSee Less
We're back to our normal box office hours this week! Thank you for being patient with us. We're looking forward to seeing you soon! ... See MoreSee Less
Mary Kay Booher, one of the founders of Weathervane Playhouse, is celebrating her 80th birthday today! Let's wish her a huge happy birthday!!! ๐Mary Kay has been a huge component in Weathervane's success and is still heavily involved to this day. Actress, educator, volunteer, supporter, advocate - you name it and we're sure Mary Kay has done it. Even when it's her birthday she doesn't stop thinking of Weathervane! Head to her Facebook profile to see what she's up to now.Thank you, Mary Kay, for everything you've done and sacrificed for Weathervane. We wouldn't be here without you! ... See MoreSee Less
Our headliner for the comedy show is officially booked! He was the first Irish comedian to perform on the Jimmy Fallon show! He gained the reputation of being a roaster while winning comedic compititions in New York. Any guesses? ... See MoreSee Less
Weathervane is excited to produce a new, never seen before, play! Coming to us from the bustling city of New York. The inspiring playwright, Max Berry, presents ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐ท๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ข๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐ถ๐๐. The presentation of the play will be a read aloud with script in hand, but we promise the emotions will be very real! Max holds a very special place in our hearts here at Weathervane Playhouse! His passion for theater began within Weathervane Theatre Academy at Weathervane Playhouse in 2010. We are so proud of his accomplishments and are honored to now be producing his new work! ... See MoreSee Less
Unfortunately, the Box Office will remain closed this week due to staff illness! While we aren't physically at the Box Office, we can still communicate via email. Feel free to contact us at boxoffice@weathervaneplayhouse.org with any ticket needs or questions.We hope to reopen on Wednesday, August 24th at 3 pm. We appreciate your understanding! ... See MoreSee Less
We want to thank everyone who left a note in our comment box this Summer! We appreciate your words of encouragement and support. โค ... See MoreSee Less
Save the Date! Comedy Night is back and taking place at Weathervane Playhouse. Join us for one night of laughter on October 7th, 2022 at 7:00pm. ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you to all who joined us for our 2022 Summer Season! The Box Office hours will be changing after we return from a well deserved week long break. The updated hours can be found below and on our website. You can still reach us at 740-366-4616 or email us at boxoffice@weathervaneplayhouse.comOff Season Hours: Wednesdays: 3:00pm-7:00pmThursdays: 12:00pm-4:00pm ... See MoreSee Less
Happy Closing to our Cast and Crew of ๐น๐๐๐ โ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐! What a perfect way to close our 2022 Summer Season. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication this summer. If you have not seen this group yet, get your tickets for their last show at Weathervane Playhouse: weathervaneplayhouse.secure.force.com/ticket#/instances/a0F2I00000TzQ76UAF... See MoreSee Less
We say goodbye to these talented, creative, amazing people tonight ๐ข We are so blessed to have had this group grace our stage this summer. We produced 5 great shows together and could not have imagined a better cast and crew for all of them. Help us thank them for all their hard work and wish for safe travels as some travel back to their homes! Thank you 2022 Weathervane Company โคโค ... See MoreSee Less
Where has the summer gone? Enjoy this flashback to our previous shows this season. It is so surreal that we are on our last show. If you have not seen ๐น๐๐๐ โ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐, you have two more chance before it leaves the stage. ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ available here: weathervaneplayhouse.secure.force.com/ticket#/events/a0S2I00000yeei9UAA... See MoreSee Less
Ever wondered who was responsible for the gorgeous costumes you see? You are looking at her! Catherine Huffman is in the process of completing her Masters Degree in Costume Design! She created the costumes for all of our shows, except ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ต๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ต๐๐๐กโ๐๐๐ , this season! You still have 4 chances to see her work in ๐น๐๐๐ โ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐. Get your tickets here: weathervaneplayhouse.secure.force.com/ticket#/events/a0S2I00000yeei9UAA... See MoreSee Less
