They work hard throughout their regularly scheduled programming to bring quality theatre to the people of Vernon, and their off season is no different.

Vernon91裸聊视频檚 Powerhouse Theatre is gearing up for An Evening of One Acts Dec. 7-9, featuring first-time directors Kristine Larsen with Rich Orloff91裸聊视频檚 The Whole Shebang and with her original production Him & Her.

91裸聊视频淥ur regular season is three full-length plays, but we try out best every second year to offer an evening of one acts, offering new directors the opportunity (to take charge),91裸聊视频� Larsen, the society91裸聊视频檚 past president and current member, said.

The evening is also an opportunity for all kinds of firsts, including for stage managers and principle actors.

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Directors for the evening, which falls on the heels of Powerhouse91裸聊视频檚 commissioned performance of , were chosen by the society91裸聊视频檚 artistic committee through an application process.

91裸聊视频淢ostly what I91裸聊视频檝e done here (with Powerhouse) is stage managing,91裸聊视频� Larsen said. 91裸聊视频淭hat progressed to assistant directing and I was really excited about the idea of starting on my own.91裸聊视频�

Burgher, a new member of Powerhouse Theatre, is no stranger to theatre herself, hitting the stage as principle characters in Big Apple Productions91裸聊视频� in June and the in October.

91裸聊视频淢y mom is a director, so I grew up around theatre,91裸聊视频� Burgher said. 91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檝e always done lots of things with kids, and I91裸聊视频檝e done a lot of coaching. Directing is something I91裸聊视频檝e always wanted to do, and I am interested in doing it as a career one day. In the meantime, this has been a great opportunity and I would love to continue doing things here 91裸聊视频� it91裸聊视频檚 a wonderful community.91裸聊视频�

Hitting the stage for the 265th time, Larsen said, The Whole Shebang is a comedy that asks the question, 91裸聊视频淲hat if the entire universe was just some nerd91裸聊视频檚 science project?91裸聊视频� Rooted in a classroom setting, the performance follows a student giving a presentation on his unusual thesis regarding creation.

Him & Her, on the other hand, is Burgher91裸聊视频檚 original drama written in 2014 that follows the high and low points of a relationship and life91裸聊视频檚 looming expiration date.

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But, with only a five week rehearsal period, the short productions wouldn91裸聊视频檛 have been possible without the support of the theatre and Larsen and Burgher91裸聊视频檚 mentor, .

91裸聊视频淗aving the team is so important. Yes, I91裸聊视频檓 very comfortable, but this is the first time doing it,91裸聊视频� Burgher said. 91裸聊视频淓veryone around Powerhouse is chipping in and helping out.

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An Evening of One Acts overtakes Powerhouse Theatre Dec. 7-9, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Two one act plays are on offer: The Whole Shebang 91裸聊视频� a whimsical comedy that asks the question, 91裸聊视频淲hat if the entire universe was just some nerd91裸聊视频檚 science project?91裸聊视频� And Him & Her, which follows the highs and lows of a relationship as they navigate through familiar arguments and the difficult nature of truth. Tickets are $18, available through the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, .