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Weathervane Playhouse unveils finalists for the 8th annual 8x10 TheatreFest
177 plays narrowed to eight!

AKRON, OH –What has lemon-scented drain cleaner, Santa Claus, decoupage, bingo, and lots and lots of sock monkeys? Weathervane’s annual 8x10 TheatreFest of course! The 8th annual celebration of 10-minute plays received 177 submissions from all over the United States and five countries including Canada, Germany, Israel, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The final eight scripts for the 2018 8x10 TheatreFest have been selected to be performed on the Weathervane stage July 19-22. The plays include:

A Mist Upon the Window by Nick Rafello of New York, NY
Directed by Bill Morgan
Featuring: Harriet DeVeto and Fred Gloor

Andy's List by Margie Semilof of Boston, MA
Directed by Patricia Robertell-Hudson
Featuring: Rose Gabriele, Dan Williams, and April Deming

Couch Monkey by Lea McKenna-Garcia of New York, NY
Directed by Courtney Kennell
Featuring: Beth Gaiser, Sarah Herald-Miller, and Thomas Williams

Dee Plays Bingo by Scott Mullen of North Hollywood, CA
Directed by Scott K. Davis
Featuring Sally Suren, Sue Jeromson, and Hope Bolinger

Inertia by Rachael Carnes of Eugene, OR
Directed by Brian Westerley
Featuring: Andrew Gordon, and Joe Turner

Passing the Time by Stanley Brown of West Hollywood, CA
Directed by Jason Calvert
Featuring: Jeannie Clarkson, Marci Paolucci. and Rita Kelly Madick

Santa Secret by F.J. Hartland of Johnstown, PA
Directed by Tiffany Bird
Featuring: Mason Shuman and Scott K. Davis

Things are Always Left Unsaid by Michelle Benson of Lubbock, TX
Directed by Brandi Eaton
Featuring: Ryan Dyke and Abby Morris

THE CREATIVE TEAM

JERRY MIRMAN
Stage Manager

LOGAN CHAPMAN
Assistant Stage Manager

KAREN BURRIDGE
Properties Designer

HAZEN TOBAR
Sound Designer

RICHARD MORRIS, JR.
Technical Director

KATHY KOHL
Assistant Technical Director

KELLIE ROSSINI
Lighting Designer and Master Electrician

"Our 8x10 TheatreFest gives us the opportunity to create something new. Audiences who come to see these plays will experience eight, ten minute plays that no one has ever staged before -- that no one has seen before," Said Melanie YC Pepe, Weathervane's Artistic Director. "This year's plays are incredibly eclectic. This year’s festival tells stories that will intrigue, inspire and entertain."

One twist in Weathervane’s contest is the use of a special prop, which must be featured in each of the entries. This year's prop was a sock monkey. The prop is picked by the previous year's audience.

All eight finalist plays will be presented at each of the festival’s five performances: Thursday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 21 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 22 at 2:30 pm. Audiences will vote to select the first, second and third place winners of the festival. They also will have the opportunity to help select the 2019 festival's inspirational prop! Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased by calling the box office at 330-836-2626 or going to www.weathervaneplayhouse.com

The Sunday matinee will be followed by a reception and the announcement of the winners.

Congratulations to all of the finalists and thank you to all who shared their talents and enthusiasm!

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

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Weathervane Playhouse’s 2017-2018 Season Support Provided by:

Aimee Lambes Photography
AARP

Akron Community Foundation
The Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau
Beatrice K. McDowell Family Fund of Akron Community Foundation
The Big Love Network
Best Buy
Clear Gold Audio and Lighting

Mary and Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust
Margaret Dietz
Corinne L. Dodero Foundation for the Arts & Sciences
The Fairlawn Chamber of Commerce

GAR Foundation
The Gay Community Endowment Fund

Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust (KeyBank, Trustee)

The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation

Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services, LLC
Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond Magazine

Ohio Arts Council
OMNOVA Solutions Foundation
The O’Neill Foundation

Peg’s Foundation
The Ritchie Memorial Foundation
SeibertKeck Insurance Partners
The Smith Memorial Foundation
Roush Memorial Fund of the Akron Community Foundation

The Weathervane Playhouse Volunteer Guild
The Estate of Vaughn Austin

Visit Mickey Vacations

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