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

Enrollment Now Open!

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 14 - 25, 2025

Play. Learn. Perform!

Giggle and grow with a theatrical education and summer-camp experience! 

Windsock Summer Camp

The Camp Show

Saturday, July 26 - 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. 

Don’t miss many of our Windsock Campers in Action in North Country Shakes!

Tuition Information

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

Want to be in the know for all things Camp Windsock? Subscribe to our Windsock email list!

STAFF

Watch this space for 2025 announcements!

Grace Livingston Kramer (she/her)

SEVENTH 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.

Renée Bucciarelli (she/her)

FIRST SEASON

Renée is the former Producing Artistic Director of City Stage New West (15 years, Vancouver, BC) and the former Associate Artist & Associate Artistic Director of Kings County Shakespeare (17 years, Brooklyn, NY). She is the director and developer of The Shakespeare Playground™, a diverse summer theatre workshop for kids of all ages. Bucciarelli is also the creator of the solo show, STAND UP AND LIVE!, based on Emily Dickinson’s writing (www.fraj.com/belleofamherst).

Mallory Blanchard (she/her)

SECOND SEASON

Mallory first stepped on stage in 1996 right here at Weathervane Theatre! It has been a lifelong love of performing ever since; she is thrilled to be a part of Season 60. Favorite recent role is Tzeitel in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Special shout-out to her family/friends for their support!

Ophelia Beebe (she/her)

THIRD SEASON

Ophelia is delighted to be returning to the Weathervane backstage. She is a Windsock camper turned counselor and drama coach at Lisbon Regional School. She is studying Theatre Education at Keene State College. Her favorite works include – Debater (WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME) and Associate Director (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF).

 

Patchwork Players

Family-friendly, kid-centric shows at the Weathervane and on the road July 1st – August 22nd

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.

*Our first 2025 Picnic with Patchwork will be on TUESDAY, July 1st at 11 AM to avoid the 4th of July holiday.

Thank you to our sponsors!

 

Road trips made possible by the sponsorship of Crosstown Motors, Littleton, NH at CROSSTOWN MOTORS

logos for The Wizard of Oz, Polkadots, Last Chance Tuesday, and Disney Sidekicks

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.

Student Matinee productions and dates to be announced soon

Student matinees can be arranged for most Season 60 titles. Contact Weathervane Producing Artistic Director Ethan Paulini at ethan@weathervanenh.org for more information. 

School Matinees at Weathervane Theatre

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 ethan@weathervanenh.org for more info.

The Tempest

By William Shakespeare

Consumed by revenge, fate places an embittered sorcerer within reach of his old enemies. Tempests stir, allegiances shift, and young love takes root in this Shakespeare tale celebrating being human and the power of forgiveness.

 

Tuesday, September 23 | Wednesday, September 24 

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