Welcoming a New Artistic Director and Interim Executive Director

June 21, 2022

To our Weathervane Subscribers, Donors, and Patrons:

The Weathervane Playhouse Board of Directors is thrilled to announce our new Artistic Director, Jennifer Sansfacon, effective July 1st, 2022.

Coming to us from Wisconsin, Jennifer has years of experience at Weathervane Playhouse, including roles in lighting, costumes, props, directing and much more. Jennifer first started with Weathervane in 2008. Over the years, she has returned with as much love and passion as before. Jennifer stepped in as Interim Artistic Director at the beginning of the 2022 Summer Season. Her experience, dedication and knowledge of our theater made her a prime candidate as the next Artistic Director.

Jennifer told us, “Over the last fourteen years, I have seen such growth at Weathervane, and I have enjoyed every minute of it. I have also seen so much growth in myself through my experiences at Weathervane. I want to be that person for other young artists; to help inspire them to be better and grow.”

Along with Jennifer’s promotion, Lauren (Snyder) Harvey has been promoted to Interim Executive Director. In her new role, she will be responsible for providing direct oversight and management of all non-artistic areas of the theatre as well as collaborating with the Artistic Director, Theatre Education Director, and Assistant to the Executive Director to accomplish the mission of the Playhouse.

Lauren was eager about the new opportunity and said, “Weathervane always held a special place in my heart. From the moment I started interning in 2016, I knew I couldn’t stay away.”

Weathervane Playhouse is currently seeking an Interim Assistant to the Executive Director to fill Lauren’s previous role. This position has the potential to become permanent after December 2022. The role will remain open until a candidate is selected.

We also want to thank Jeniffer Hankinson, the departing Executive Director, for all of the work she has done over the years. Her last day at Weathervane will be July 11, 2022. Great strides have been made because of her outstanding leadership. She will be greatly missed and we wish her the best in sunny California.

Please join the Weathervane Board of Directors as we congratulate Jennifer and Lauren as they step into their new roles. We look forward to seeing their work come alive as we continue through our 2022 Summer Season and beyond.

Thank you for your continuing support of the Playhouse!

Sincerely,

Bob Hite, President

Weathervane Playhouse Board of Directors