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

Vernon乌鸦传媒檚 Powerhouse Theatre is gearing up for An Evening of One Acts Dec. 7-9, featuring first-time directors Kristine Larsen with Rich Orloff乌鸦传媒檚 The Whole Shebang and with her original production Him & Her.

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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 Powerhouse乌鸦传媒檚 commissioned performance of , were chosen by the society乌鸦传媒檚 artistic committee through an application process.

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Burgher, a new member of Powerhouse Theatre, is no stranger to theatre herself, hitting the stage as principle characters in Big Apple Productions乌鸦传媒� in June and the in October.

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Hitting the stage for the 265th time, Larsen said, The Whole Shebang is a comedy that asks the question, 乌鸦传媒淲hat if the entire universe was just some nerd乌鸦传媒檚 science project?乌鸦传媒� 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 Burgher乌鸦传媒檚 original drama written in 2014 that follows the high and low points of a relationship and life乌鸦传媒檚 looming expiration date.

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But, with only a five week rehearsal period, the short productions wouldn乌鸦传媒檛 have been possible without the support of the theatre and Larsen and Burgher乌鸦传媒檚 mentor, .

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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 乌鸦传媒� a whimsical comedy that asks the question, 乌鸦传媒淲hat if the entire universe was just some nerd乌鸦传媒檚 science project?乌鸦传媒� 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, .