[NEohioPAL] Witch trials, colonial life and more!

[Melanie YC Pepe]

NEWS RELEASE
Media Contact:

Melanie YC Pepe

Director of Education, Young Actor Series Producer

Weathervane Playhouse

330.836.2626 x 17

mycp at weathervaneplayhouse.com

 

Weathervane Playhouse features 

"The Witch of Blackbird Pond" 

An adaptation of the beloved novel for young adults

 

(2/19/14 Akron, Ohio - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE)

 

Witch of Blackbird Pond

Based off the book by Elizabeth George Speare

Adapted by Y York

 

This exciting story that captured the eyes of the world and won numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal, runs at Weathervane Playhouse February 28 - March 16, 2014.  Kit is a heroine whom playgoers will admire for her unwavering sense of truth as well as her infinite capacity to love.  

 

The Witch of Blackbird Pond follows a wealthy girl leaving a comfortable life in Barbados to live with her aunt in 1687 colonial Connecticut. Overwhelmed by the changes she is forced to undertake, she turns to Hannah Tupper, commonly known as the Witch of Blackbird Pond. Kit along with, Nat Eaton, a young man in the village, and Prudence a young, abused girl who leaves her home, seek Hannah's house for refuge. 

 

When unexplained illness settles on the community, the town is quick to blame witchcraft and point the finger at Hannah for their poor health. Kit helps Hannah escape the scrutiny, but finds the town turns on Kit and accuses her instead

 

The production features Gracie Thanasiu as Kit Taylor and Noah Casino as Nat Eaton as well as dozens of talented Akron area teens and is directed by Melanie Pepe as part of Weathervane's Young Actor's Series.

For tickets, contact the Weathervane Box Office at 330-836-2626 or weathervaneplayhouse.com.

 

Cast List

Gracie Thanasiu, Kit Tyler, Akron, Miller South VPA, 8
Noah Casino, Nat Eaton, Akron, Akron U/Homeschool, 12
Jonathon Merechant, Reverend Gideon Gish, Akron, BGSU, Junior
Kat Glover, Rebecca Gish, Akron  
Jill Klika, Prudence Gish, Akron, Miller South VPA, 6
Daniel Walker, John Holcomb, Stow, KSU, Freshman
Jasen Smith, Matthew Wood, Akron  
Laura Stitt, Rachel Wood, Akron  
Cait McNeal, Mercy Wood, Akron, Firestone High School, 12
Isabelle Post, Judith Wood, Copley, Copley High School, 11
Adam Graber, William Ashby, Medina, Highland High School, 9
Danielle Gruhler, Hannah Tupper, Akron  
Connor Reese, Magistrate Talbot, Kent, KSU, Junior


Designers     
Melanie Pepe, Director, Akron  
Alan Scott Ferrall, Set Designer, Cuyahoga Falls  
John Catlos, Co-Costume Designer, Akron  
Jasen J Smith, Co-Costume Designer, Akron  
Sue Stout-Davis, Lighting Designer, Cuyahoga Falls  
Pam Parks-Costa, Properties Designer, Akron  
Christopher J. Ha, Stage Manager, Akron, Homeschool, 10
Calista Pepe, Assistant Stage Manager, Akron, Our Lady of the Elms, 9
Christopher Pepe, Sound Designer, Akron



Weathervane Playhouse produces high-quality live theater with volunteer artists, designers, and technicians under professional direction, provides education and training in theater arts and appreciation, and engages and entertains its audience and constituents to enrich the quality of life in Northeast Ohio.

 

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