Weathervane Playhouse, Akron

Weathervane Playhouse, Akron is a renowned community theater with a rich history, having been founded in 1934. The theater's mission focuses on enriching the quality of life and engaging the community through theatre and education. It envisions becoming one of the foremost community-based playhouses in the country, evidenced by its consistent excellence in high-caliber, diverse, and challenging theater productions. Weathervane Playhouse has received a $45.00K grant investment from Gar Foundation on 02 March 2018.

The theater aims to compel the community to attend, participate in, and discuss the ideas and human conditions presented on its stages. It prides itself on the enthusiastic commitment of hundreds of volunteers who contribute their time, talent, and treasure in a uniquely rewarding environment. Additionally, Weathervane Playhouse offers exceptional educational programming for both children and adults, providing essential life skills through stage skills.

With core values focused on excellence, volunteerism, respect, openness, accountability, diversity, collaboration, and fun, the theater aspires to achieve financial stability that reflects both its market value and intrinsic civic worth through the maximization of earned income and diversified, robust contributed income. Weathervane Playhouse strives to maintain its place as a community treasure that profoundly affects people's lives.