<html><head></head><body><div class="yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:arial;font-size:16px;"><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><div><div class="ydp615cf53axdj266r ydp615cf53ax11i5rnm ydp615cf53axat24cr ydp615cf53ax1mh8g0r ydp615cf53ax1vvkbs ydp615cf53ax126k92a" style="margin: 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(8, 8, 9); font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: normal;"><div style="font-family: inherit;">Makeshift Theater is thrilled to announce the signing of a lease agreement with the Akron Woman's City Club (AWCC) for the historic carriage house theater space located at 732 West Exchange Street. This arrangement secures a permanent home for the nonprofit theater company and promises to bring vibrant theatrical productions to the Akron community for years to come.</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br></div><div style="font-family: inherit;">The venue, commonly known to local theater enthusiasts as "Coach House," has a rich history of theatrical performances in Akron.</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br></div><div style="font-family: inherit;">"This agreement represents a significant milestone for our organization," said Jane Bond, president, Makeshift Theater. "Having a dedicated performance space will allow us to expand our programming and further our mission of bringing quality theatrical experiences to the Akron community."</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br></div><div style="font-family: inherit;">The carriage house is located on the southwest portion of the AWCC Estate, a five-acre property in Akron's vibrant West Hill neighborhood. Makeshift Theater will revitalize the historic structure while preserving its architectural integrity and cultural significance. </div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br></div><div style="font-family: inherit;">The Akron Woman's City Club has been a cornerstone of Akron's cultural landscape, and this partnership continues its legacy of supporting the arts in Summit County.</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">"We're honored to work with the Akron Woman's City Club on this exciting venture," Bond added. "The Coach House has been a beloved venue for theater productions in the past, and we look forward to honoring that tradition while bringing our creative vision to the space."</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br></div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Makeshift Theater plans to announce its inaugural season at the Coach House location in the coming months, with productions expected to begin in late summer 2025. The company has recently brought staged readings of several classic and modern plays to local audiences via multiple community spaces.</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br></div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Makeshift Theater, Inc. is a nonprofit theater company that produces thought-provoking, engaging theatrical experiences for the Akron community. Founded in 2023, the company strives to present diverse voices and stories that reflect and enrich our community. The theatre will now begin the transition of relocating from its temporary space, supported by Ohio Shakespeare Festival at Greystone Hall in downtown Akron, to the Coach House.</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br></div><div style="font-family: inherit;">For more information about Makeshift Theater, visit <span class="ydp615cf53ahtml-span ydp615cf53axdj266r ydp615cf53ax11i5rnm ydp615cf53axat24cr ydp615cf53ax1mh8g0r ydp615cf53axexx8yu ydp615cf53ax4uap5 ydp615cf53ax18d9i69 ydp615cf53axkhd6sd ydp615cf53ax1hl2dhg ydp615cf53ax16tdsg8 ydp615cf53ax1vvkbs" style="margin: 0px; text-align: inherit; padding: 0px; font-family: inherit;"><a class="ydp615cf53ax1i10hfl ydp615cf53axjbqb8w ydp615cf53ax1ejq31n ydp615cf53axd10rxx ydp615cf53ax1sy0etr ydp615cf53ax17r0tee ydp615cf53ax972fbf ydp615cf53axcfux6l ydp615cf53ax1qhh985 ydp615cf53axm0m39n ydp615cf53ax9f619 ydp615cf53ax1ypdohk ydp615cf53axt0psk2 ydp615cf53axe8uvvx ydp615cf53axdj266r ydp615cf53ax11i5rnm ydp615cf53axat24cr ydp615cf53ax1mh8g0r ydp615cf53axexx8yu ydp615cf53ax4uap5 ydp615cf53ax18d9i69 ydp615cf53axkhd6sd ydp615cf53ax16tdsg8 ydp615cf53ax1hl2dhg ydp615cf53axggy1nq ydp615cf53ax1a2a7pz ydp615cf53axkrqix3 ydp615cf53ax1sur9pj ydp615cf53ax1fey0fg ydp615cf53ax1s688f" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.makeshiftakron.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwRmIzMExSSkhFcW9VSlNFeQEee6eoRZwZyLYUvUMEETZLfF36Wue8D0iy6db5ZVnxmKXLvYER9S8TgE37mqk_aem_NTqugSZtaN78P4vo0AFt5Q&h=AT1s6ZL7Io8EKbHFRy7Mw12BSuCQLT532pv6xASrUZ6XnI3ENMpASKH03RudxQgk9dHoVxet0KEDO_wUeVJcvlT2VJaHKzr86MOmlaXJW777pAz0FzrxMGF7fiqinEx5ngJBBcBtt25NOgXH3MvvSJCRZtNboQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2Ucks0qy-2dwDeEvCEIoEc9PQWUYCmkv3Q-lHOZT8vJDd5aO5fY_HiRs7QANgzbwV1RVWqpyBWzAF2dC1L-48KJEsceJUQdaZH-udaxdRdHBCyFhISUqgZR3etsku3Ul8cAglXDgRw8zkluAiXbrwPchANnjEOpFLH-ti2EFWmgFAwZJ5obsg0KuQmQn5IJyTf292ZClSrsrHlbRu5DwOl3cGY_GEQ" tabindex="0" style="color: rgb(0, 100, 209); cursor: pointer; list-style: none; margin: 0px; text-align: inherit; border-style: none; padding: 0px; border-width: 0px; font-weight: 600; background-color: transparent; display: inline; font-family: inherit;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.makeshiftakron.org/</a></span>; donations to support the theater’s mission can be made on Venmo via @Makeshift-Theater. </div><div style="font-family: inherit;">###</div></div><div class="ydp615cf53ax11i5rnm ydp615cf53axat24cr ydp615cf53ax1mh8g0r ydp615cf53ax1vvkbs ydp615cf53axtlvy1s ydp615cf53ax126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(8, 8, 9); font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: normal;"><div style="font-family: inherit;">Contact:</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Jane Bond</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Makeshift Theater, Inc.</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">330-801-1743</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">bond.e.jane@icloud.com</div></div></div><br></div></div></body></html>