Weathervane Theatre Youth Programs & Education entertain and offer young professionals and children an opportunity to learn, grow and explore.
Windsock Camp
Patchwork Players
Student Matinees
Windsock Camp
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 an active imagination and 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.
Windsock Summer Camp
July 31 - August 12, 2023
Play. Learn. Perform!
Giggle and grow with a theatrical education and summer-camp experience!
Windsock Summer Camp
The Camp Show
Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 10 AM
For ages 6-17! 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.
Patchwork Players
Family-friendly, kid-centric shows at the Weathervane and on the road July 5th – August 25th
Featuring the members of the Weathervane Intern Program, Patchwork Players features four family-friendly productions that will play this summer at the Weathervane and on the road throughout the North Country.
PICNIC WITH PATCHWORK! (PET-FRIENDLY)
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. Should the weather prevent an outdoor performance being held, alternate accommodations will be made. Contact the box office for more info.
Thank you to our sponsors!
The 2023 Patchwork Season is Sponsored by New England Wire Technologies
Road trips made possible by the sponsorship of Crosstown Motors, Littleton, NH at CROSSTOWN MOTORS
The Rainbow Fish Musical is sponsored by Little Village Toy & Book Shop
Student Matinees
Experience Broadway in your backyard at Weathervane Theatre
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.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM and GUYS & DOLLS are suitable for ages 8+. PRIMARY is suitable for ages 12+. All performances are at 9:30 AM.
Cost
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 [email protected] for more info.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
By William Shakespeare
Shakespeare’s most popular comedy. When magical, mischief-maker Puck gets ahold of a love potion, he sets in motion all the comical antics that arise from four young lovers’ adventure through the woods.
Tuesday, October 3
Guys & Dolls
A Musical Fable of BroadwayBased on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon
Music & Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling
Hailed as the perfect musical comedy with a legendary score, this Tony-winning favorite follows a colorful bunch of gamblers, gangsters, and showgirls in a wild game of chance and romance in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City.
Tuesday, September 26 | Wednesday, September 27 | Friday, October 6
Primary
By Kelly Strandemo
Dwindling town residents in Northern New Hampshire are thrilled when a new family moves in, thus ensuring their famed “midnight primary” can continue. But where the primary is concerned, nothing is sure! World Premiere Comedy.
Friday, October 13