Weathervane Musical Theatre Company
Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Ln, Akron, OH 44313
About
Weathervane Musical Theatre Company (WMTC) is a pre-professional musical theatre training program for students interested in a career in the performing arts. The program includes private voice lessons through West Side Vocal Academy, private acting, audition prep, and pre-screen help for college auditions, and badge programs. WMTC takes place on Saturday afternoons.
Programs
- Weathervane Musical Theatre Company (WMTC) — Saturday afternoons
- Private Voice Lessons — Voice lessons through West Side Vocal Academy.
- Private Acting / Audition Prep / Pre-Screen Help for College Auditions — 8 and up; 18 and up for students working with Fred Gloor · One-on-one help with technique and audition skill. Students ages 8 and up work with Kathleen Faubel; students 18 and up work with Fred Gloor.
- Weathervane at School! — Comprehensive theatre curriculum available in 6 and 12 week sessions for schools.
- Badge Programs
At a glance
- Ages: 8–18 years old
- General schedule: WMTC takes place on Saturday afternoons.
About the provider
WMTC was founded and is directed by Kathleen Rooney Faubel. The leadership team also includes Music Director Ron Hazelett and Company Team members Valeria Flores, Alan Pickett, Jarid Faubel, and John Ebner. The program page says Kathleen Rooney Faubel is a member of SAG/AFTRA and Actors Equity Association, Ron Hazelett holds bachelor's and master's degrees in music performance, and John Ebner won an Addy Award, a YACTA Marquee Award, and 8 Chanticleer Awards.
Since this program is based on a conservatory model, there will be initial auditions for admittance. WMTC students are assigned a leveled group. Students interested in private acting/audition prep should email the listed contacts for more info.
Last updated October 17, 2026.
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