Weathervane Playhouse at 1301 Weathervane Lane in Akron is a community theatre that also provides theatre-arts education, and it is a separate organization from the Newark playhouse of the same name. Its Summer Theatre Academy runs week-long youth camps on themes ranging from Disney shows to a Broadway Boot Camp, teaching the basics of acting, singing and dancing, with each camper appearing in an informal performance on the Weathervane stage at the end of the week. Camp ages and daily hours are not stated on the pages reviewed.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Weathervane Playhouse, Akron directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Jennifer Henderhan -REALTORFor community theater Weathervane puts on a fantastic show. I've seen 3 shows and they were really good. The theater is small and cozy. Great for a night out.
★★★★★Nicholas VinsonSaw RENT on January 31st, 2026. AMAZING! Seats were spacious and plus size friendly. Great parking and staff was also very friendly. The show was fantastic and we will definitely be back!!
★★★★★David BowmanWe thoroughly loved and were moved by the show, Come From Away! My wife and I had seen it twice in Minneapolis and came from there to bring 6 local family members this time, including my 90+ mother and aunt. All gave the show high marks. Impressively, the large cast was excellent across the board. I had some concern going in about how the sound quality would be for the old folks, but it turned out to be very good. I'll also say that when I booked the tickets, the gentlemen who received my call was very helpful. The venue worked out fine for our 2 ladies with walkers, including in/out on the end of the last row. We may have missed other options, but we ended up parking their walkers outside the theater entrance, which was a bit awkward.
★★★★★Rex BeachMy visit was one of the best experiences in my life. There was ample parking. The playhouse offered acting lessons for adults and was taught by a professional actor who explained everything well. As I went upstairs to the classroom I saw large rooms filled with many rows of clothes that are used in their plays. For me the experience was like being inside a theater on Broadway.
★★★★★NicciThis location is very accessible. Ample some parking and handicap accessible entry. The seats are big enough for plus size people to sit in. The theater is intimate and the sound system is great. They've also gone paperless for their playbills! My niece has a hearing aide and the theater accommodated that with the correct info for settings! Went to see a production of the Newsies! Great fun. Interesting casting choices and the tap number was lovely.