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Sweeney Todd: A Musical Thriller
Full of blood, murder, and revenge, this maddened barber takes on killing everyone in the 19th-century city of London. The intense thirst for justice by the characters lead them to a complicated and dark plot. Weathervane Produces Sweeney Todd Come see how this story ends after many twists and turns in the all-consuming plot of…
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Theater Audition Tips + Types
December 3rd, 2025 What does it take to audition for a play or musical? Tips to prep for your next audition and behind the scenes of auditioning at Weathervane! Types of Theater Auditions Types of auditions in the theater world include open call and closed call auditions. Open call auditions are for any actor regardless…
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The Subtle, Yet Intricate, Lighting Design Of Theatre
October 28th, 2025 Across many types of performances, lighting designers play a huge role in our understanding and enjoyment of a show. What is Lighting Design? Lighting is an abstract form of communication. What began in the Ancient Greek and Roman theatres as the use of sunlight to illuminate their scenes, has evolved into more…
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Upcoming at Weathervane: To Die For
October 21st, 2025 Weathervane Playhouse presents To Die For by Caroline Smith. This gripping, eventful mystery will have you on the edge of your seat this summer 2026. Weathervane Playhouse is excited to bring Caroline Smith’s play, To Die For, to the stage in the summer 2026 season. At Weathervane, we can’t pass up a…
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Weathervane Alumni Interview: Connor Richardson
A dive into the life of Connor Richardson and his successes at Weathervane and more! October 14th, 2025 Connor Richardson, a well-loved actor who performed at Weathervane Playhouse from 2022-2023, has a fond love for theater and an appreciation for all that goes into it. In his early childhood in Nashville, Tennessee, he was surrounded…
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The Ins and Outs of Unique Set Designing
October 8th, 2025 Set designers play a crucial role in the success of a production. Find out what it takes to communicate a story through visual language at Weathervane Playhouse. Set Designers–What They Do + How They Do It Set designers, also referred to as scenic designers or stage designers, have a unique and very…
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Farce of Nature: A Side-Splitting Story You Won’t Forget
October 1st, 2025 The shenanigans that take place in a fishing lodge in just one day surprise the Wilburn family, as they will you! Come watch it all go down at Weathervane Playhouse in the summer 2026 season. Weathervane is excited to perform another Jones Hope Wooten production in 2026, called Farce of Nature. A…
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Theatre Etiquette 101: Understanding the Do’s and Don’ts at the Theatre
September 24th, 2025 Going to the theatre and seeing shows is a long-standing tradition for patrons across the country. While some long-time patrons understand proper theatre etiquette, others are new to the theatre world and may not understand there are rules for both patron experience and actor safety. At Weathervane, our space is unique, and…
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Why Season Subscribers are Important to Theaters
September 17th, 2025 Season subscriptions provide many benefits to both the theatre and patron! In recent years, though, season subscription sales across the country have decreased and buying patterns have changed. According to Captitles, renewal rates are sitting around 40-50% nowadays instead of 70%. This shift is forcing theatres to re-evaluate their programming and how…
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Theater That Lasts a Lifetime
September 10, 2025 From early childhood, we imagined, acted, told stories, sang, and danced. Children are the future of theater at Weathervane, where they explore the potential to make the most impact in our community through children’s theater. What Do We Know About Children’s Theater? From the early stages of life on Earth, people have…
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