The Weathervane is getting ready for another great summer in Whitefield . . . and in getting repairs and building underway in time for welcoming you.  The devastating fire that consumed our original Theatre took valuable work space, dressing rooms, props and tools - not to mention the entire gallery corridor, restrooms, and nearly the entire interior wall of the main theatre.  Passers-by on Route 3 are seeing the signs of work underway, as one group illustrates with the ceremonial shovel marking the new start.

Board member Barbara Ashley; Board treasurer, David Kenney; Board secretary MJ Chase; Board president Dan Salomon; Board member Kit Carter; and Managing director Lyn Winter braved the cold to visit the work site on February 27.

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The 2011 Intern Company appeared in four of the seven Mainstage productions, including La Cage Aux Folles.  Interns also are responsible for an entire summer of children’s productions as the Patchwork Players, attend special seminars and classes, produce their own Showcase performance, and work alongside our experienced staff and AEA Acting Company all summer long!  Use drop-down tabs above for more information.

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AEA (Actors’ Equity Association) performers will be seen at auditions later this spring:  check back for more information, or email <wvtheatre@aol.com>

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 10th:  A Whitefield firefighter holds up the signature weathervane that toppled from the peak of the old barn when fire destroyed the original home of the Theatre.  Valiant efforts by multiple fire departments saved the new theatre in the small hours of the morning - though not without damage to the adjacent part of the building.

The scope of the project - repairs, rebuilding, and replacing all the space lost - far exceeded insurance coverage; and look for a variety of support and fundraising initiatives to be launched soon.

WMUR news story

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The Weathervane Theatre continues to offer award-winning professional performances . . . right in Whitefield! We remain the ONLY summer theatre in the country that offers a seven-show alternating repertory schedule . . . a challenge to performers and staff, and a genuine delight to audiences and visitors who can see up to four different shows a week - and always two different shows every weekend! Plus we offer Patchwork shows for young families, and an August day camp.  Use the pull-down tabs for information - see you in 2012.

We’re always happy to hear from you: email questions or comments to us at mkt@weathervanetheatre.org and we’ll direct your message.< >< >