The Weathervane maintains a commitment to children and young audiences not only by including ‘family-friendly’ professional Mainstage productions and offering a full summer of children’s theatre by the Patchwork Players, but also by continuing to develop and promote a wide range of performance and learning experiences.
For children with active imaginations and an interest in theatre arts, Windsock Camp offers day camp sessions for a range of ages and abilities. An experienced staff provides direction and learning through a variety of play and class settings.
Giggle and grow with a theatrical education and summer-camp experience!
For ages 8-17! Running 9-4, the camp day will be divided into blocks of rehearsal for the camp show and blocks of instruction from Weathervane guest and resident artists covering all aspects of theatre (dance, music, Shakespeare, tech, etc.), strengthening the connection between the campers and the Weathervane resident company. Lunch not provided. One and two-week sessions available.
Note: Only campers enrolled in Week 2 will be in the camp show.
Add a professional headshot session with Weathervane’s award-winning resident photographer, Lew Whitener, and capture your camper’s star power in a photo perfect for auditions, playbills, or the family Christmas card. Includes styling by Weathervane’s award-winning costume designer Rien Schlecht.
Camp Windsock Registration in non-refundable.
The NH EFA Program offers tuition assistance via ClassWallet, a third-party platform. You will still need to register your camper.
For any other questions about tuition please contact Camp Windsock at windsockcamp@gmail.com
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Grace Livingston Kramer (she/her)
EIGHTH SEASON
Grace returns to Weathervane for her fifth summer as Windsock’s Executive Director and seventh as Weathervane’s company manager. Additionally, she is part of Weathervane’s acting company and a guest director for the Patchwork Players. When not in the North Country, she fills her days being a mom to an awesome kiddo and serves as the Administrative Specialist for the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning at the University of Maine. Previously, Grace was the Managing Director for Education at Penobscot Theatre Company (Bangor, ME). For over two decades, Grace has been immersed in performing arts education, teaching and choreographing locally for PTC’s Dramatic Academy, Robinson Ballet, Orono Middle School, Orono High School, and Houlton High School. Her music outreach non-profit work with The Young Americans has taken her all over North America, Europe, the UK, and Japan, teaching students of all ages. Grace is a founding member of HEART Global, a non-profit focused on connecting students worldwide through performing arts education.
Ophelia Beebe (she/her)
FOURTH SEASON
Ophelia “Lia” is thrilled to be coming back to the Weathervane for her fourth season as the Windsock Camp Director! She’s been a camper-turned-counselor for six years and counting. She is studying theatre education at Keene State College and has directed youth productions all over the North Country including THE WIZARD OF OZ, MURDER AT THE BANQUET, and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Associate Director).
Family-friendly, kid-centric shows at the Weathervane and on the road July 1st – August 22nd
Patchwork Players, featuring members of Weathervane’s BrideCO Program, presents four family-friendly productions that will play this summer at the Weathervane and on the road throughout the North Country.
This year our beloved Patchwork Players will take the stage outside! Pack a lunch, bring a blanket, and join us Fridays at 11 AM this summer for our beloved TYA series. If the weather prevents an outdoor performance, alternative arrangements will be made. Contact the box office for more info.
Road trips made possible by the sponsorship of Crosstown Motors, Littleton, NH at CROSSTOWN MOTORS
The Mainstage student matinees introduce students to professional, high-quality theatre productions right here in the North Country!
Exposure to professional theatre nurtures compassion, self awareness, tolerance, and provides essential tools for students to become strong, influential leaders of the future. Our student matinees can accommodate up to 250 people. All student matinees include a curated talkback upon request.
Student Matinee productions and dates to be announced soon
Student matinees can be arranged for most Season 61 titles. Contact Weathervane Producing Artistic Director Ethan Paulini at ethan@weathervanenh.org for more information.
Ticket prices are based on size of group and can start for as little as $7.90 per student. There are complimentary chaperone tickets available for every 12 student tickets. Additional ticket subsidies available. Contact Weathervane Producing Artistic Director Ethan Paulini at ethan@weathervanenh.org for more info.
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
When the world stopped on 9/11, kindness soared as 38 flights were diverted to tiny Gander, Newfoundland, in this stunning musical based on true events.
Plays in alternating rep August 12 – September 11, 2026. Contact ethan@weathervanenh.org for specific dates
Based on the novel by Vince Vawter
Music Jim Wann and David Shenton
Lyrics by Jim Wann
Book by Emily Loesser and Don Stephenson with Vince Vawter
Based on the Newbery Honor novel, this moving musical follows an 11-year-old boy with a stutter whose 1959 Memphis paper route becomes a life-changing journey.
Plays in alternating rep September 17 – October 3, 2026. Contact ethan@weathervanenh.org for specific dates
Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by Guy Bolton, P.G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay, and Russel Crouse
Set sail on the S.S. American in this Cole Porter classic musical comedy, with witty hijinks, dazzling dance numbers, and timeless hits like “Anything Goes.”
Plays in alternating rep October 1 – 11, 2026. Contact ethan@weathervanenh.org for specific dates