Weathervane Playhouse presents I Love You Because Charming musical is our Valentine gift to you. AKRON, OH - Just in time for Valentine's Day, and continuing the Dietz Theatre Series of productions, Weathervane Playhouse presents I Love You Because, a charming love story set to music, on February 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and February 5 and 12 at 2:30 p.m., and February 11 and 18 at 3:30 pm. Ticket prices range from $10 to $26 and can be made by calling 330-836-2626 or by going to www.weathervaneplayhouse.com<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com>. Due to some mature language and mature themes, this play is recommended for adults. TICKETS ARE GOING FAST!!! The Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday performances of Opening Weekend are SOLD OUT!!! About the Play: I Love You Because is a modern twist on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set in New York City. A young, uptight greeting card writer's life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Along with their eccentric friends and siblings, they learn to love each other not in spite of their faults, but because of them. About the Creators: Joshua Salzman (music) and Ryan Cunningham (book and lyrics) are Jonathan Larson Award winners as well as Drama Desk and MAC Award-nominated writers. Their Off-Broadway musical, I Love You Because, has been produced all over the world in five languages. Their new musical, Next Thing You Know, has been produced at CAP 21 in New York, across America and in Europe. Their song "Just Not Now" was featured on Lauren Kennedy's solo album Here and Now. Ryan and Joshua are graduates of the NYU graduate musical theatre writing program and are both members of ASCAP and the Dramatist Guild. For interviews, cast photos, or more information contact Melanie Pepe at 330-836-2626. Ext 17 or mycp@weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:mycp@weathervaneplayhouse.com> The cast and creative team of I Love You Because include: THE CAST Michael Knobloch AUSTIN Brooke Lytton MARCY Matthew Heppe JEFF Kyla Williger DIANA Benjamin Krumreig NEW YORK MAN Kaitlyn Harris NEW YORK WOMAN CREATIVE TEAM DIRECTOR/LIGHTING DESIGNER Will C. Crosby MUSICAL DIRECTOR John Ebner MUSICIANS John Ebner Mick Shaull COSTUME DESIGNER Jasen J. Smith STAGE MANAGER Ashley Collins PROPERTIES CO-DESIGNERS Joshua Larkin Jay Sigler SCENIC CO-DESIGNERS Kathy Kohl Justyn James TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Richard Morris, Jr. ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Kathy Kohl MASTER ELECTRICIAN Kellie Rossni 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. ### Weathervane Playhouse's 2016-2017 Season Support Provided by: AARP Akron Community Foundation Mary and Dr. George L. Demetrios Charitable Trust GAR Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust (KeyBank, Trustee) The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services, LLC The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation Millennial Group Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond Magazine Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine Ohio Arts Council Omnova WKSU 89.7 FM