Presenting a story of resolve,rebirthand and rekindling through community efforts 
Our Mission
Weathervane is Ohio’s oldest professional summer stock theatre, providing dynamic entertainment since 1969.
From stable to stage….
After having been housed in a barn, a tent and a large openair pavilion, Weathervane Playhouse moved to it’s permanent location on land provided by the Thomas J Evans Foundation in the spring of 1976.
Community Impact
Recent Awards
Challenges
Many challenges face the theater in the near future, some of which are:
Impact of the Arts 
A study released by the National Endowment for the Arts demonstrated that people who participate in the arts also engage in positive civic, volunteer and individual activities. The report also indicated a declining interest in the arts among young people.
Many schools are cutting arts programs, and Weathervane will be able to fill the gap for children who may be left with little to do by providing education in the arts at our newly renovated facility.
Currently, through the Anderson Children’s Theatre, over 250 youth each summer engage in stimulating workshops and activities, and Weathervane will be able to reach many more with a yearround use facility.
Anticipated Improvements:
Project Plans
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Benefits to Community
Project Budget
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Construction Costs | |
| Improve existing structure | $ 460,000 |
| Add new structure 12,400 sq ft | |
| @ $100/sq ft | $1,240,000 |
| Equipment & Furnishings | $ 625,000 |
| Fire/Security | $ 75,000 |
| Contingency | $ 100,000 |
| Total | $2,500,000 |
Campaign Goal & Support 
First Act Goal
$1,500,000
Second Act Goal
$2,000,000
Applause Goal
$2,500,000
Support to date:
Legacy Gifts $350,000
Leadership Gifts $175,000
Major Gifts $90,000
Community Gifts $71,570
Grassroots Gifts $10,195
Total Raised to date: $699,315
Campaign Leadership
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Board of Directors | |
| Pam Wheeler - President | |
| Mary Kay Booher - Vice President | |
| Molly Anderson - Secretary | |
| Cynthia Webster - Treasurer | |
| Thomas Hall, MD - Past-President | |
| Molly Anderson | Jill Atkinson |
| Ken Baker | Tim Browning |
| Mark Chow | Susan Cramer |
| Christine Diebold | Timothy Gano |
| Barbe Helwig | Cherisse Hopper |
| Todd Lemmon, MD | Amy Meier, D.O. |
| Beinda Paisley | Monica Parsons |
| Jason Samples | Sheila Stafford |
| Cynthia Webster |
Lois Wohlheter |
| Matthew Trombetta | Artistic Director |
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The Next Stage Capital Campaign | |
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Cheryl Snyder - |
Chair |
| Michael Cantlin | Legacy Gifts |
| Thomas Hall, M.D. | Legacy Gifts |
| David Anderson | Leadership Gifts |
| Mary Kay Booher | Major Gifts |
| Bob Hite | Major Gifts |
| Karen Rice | Community Gifts |
| Timothy Gano | Family Gifts |
| Cherisse Hopper | Family Gifts |
| Pam Wheeler | Planning |
| Ruth Handelman | Planning |
| Molly Anderson | Planning |
| Patrick Evans | Planning |
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Commemorative Opportunities | |
| Costume Building | $500,000 |
| Lobby | $500,000 |
| Stage | $250,000 |
| Box Office | $100,000 Matesich Distributing |
| Refreshment Center | $100,000 |
| Air Conditioning | $100,000 |
| Veranda | $100,000 Park National Bank |
| Main Entryway Fence | $100,000 |
| Gazebo | $75,000 |
| Endowment (Artistic Director) | $75,000 |
| Sign | $50,000 Kessler Sign Co. |
| Gardens | $50,000 |
| Endowment for Actors (multiple) | $50,000 (each) |
| Dressing Rooms (2) | $25,000 (each) |
| Theatre Office | $25,000 |
| Restroom (2) | $25,000 (each) |
| Scene Shop | $25,000 |
| Prop Shop | $15,000 |
| Children's Staging Area | $15,000 |
| Main Staging Area | $15,000 |
| Handicap Accessible Seating Row | $10,000 |
| Theatre Row Seating A-J (10) | $10,000 (each) |
| Theatre Stairway (4) | $5,000 (each) |
| Individual Seats (100) | $2,500 (each) |