Tiffany WoltersPresident
Dr. Tiffany Wolters came from Ontario three years ago after selling her Veterinary clinic and became a travelling specialty surgeon in the area. Tiffany has been involved in theatre for a large part of her life, starting in primary school doing school and community plays with Port Perry’s Choral Society and Millar Lights. She continued through university, where she studied Biology and Chemistry, but did all of her electives in acting at Trinity Western University. After moving to Ontario after veterinary school at Kansas State University she became an active member at Northumberland Players. She hopes to bring her experience in administration, business and love of theatre to the Powerhouse!
Therese ParentVP Productions
Therese hails from Saskatchewan where she acquired a love for theatre at the young age of 11. Since then she performed in many community theatre productions, she studied music and drama in college and after moving to Vernon she continued to perform and work backstage .
She trained as a Director with Powerhouse with instructors Dave Brotsky, Sarah McLean and Monty Hughes and has directed Canadian Gothic, Over the Tavern, Over the River and Through the Woods and Butterflies Are Free. She has also directed the following Glee Shows at Powerhouse; Mamma Mia, Across the Universe, Carol King, Motown, Rock of Ages and Queen.
Therese is excited to join the Powerhouse Board as VP Productions.
Lorne TregaskisVP Facilities
“That’s interesting” and “How can I help” have been my watch words throughout my different pursuits. That has led me to careers in construction, social services, computer networking. No high school drama classes, no singing on a university stage, yet here I am finding a fascinating and rewarding volunteer opportunity here at the Powerhouse Theatre. Thanks for having an open door.
JOHN LOMASTreasurer
Sharon PraticoDirector at Large
Having been a member of the Powerhouse Theatre intermittently since 1981, I have had the good fortune to have worked on productions with founding members, life time members and new members from whom I have learned so much. Besides acting, I have done sound, costumes, props, foyer display and various back-stage positions. This involvement has given me a well-rounded sense of how productions come together and how the Powerhouse is managed. I’m looking forward to learning even more and assisting in helping the Powerhouse continue to be an amazing community theatre for our members and audiences for years to come.
As a vocalist, actor, and technician, Jeff has been involved in theatre and performance for many years. Audiences in Vernon have benefited from his enthusiastic contributions to the O’Keefe Ranch’s productions of A Christmas Carol, Vermin in Vernon, and Venom in the Valley as well as performances in Powerhouse Theatre’s successful productions of Miracle on 34th Street and The Mousetrap. Jeff comes from a technical background working in the Audio/Visual industry. He is excited to bring his enthusiasm and expertise to the Powerhouse Theatre.
Emily MacArthurDirector at Large
Emily grew up in Vernon, B.C., and has been involved in the Powerhouse Theatre since her first performance in Aladdin in 1999. Since then, she obtained a B.F.A in theatre from the University of Victoria and a Bachelor of Laws at McGill. She is currently a lawyer at Nixon Wenger LLP, and stays involved in theatre in the community whenever she can, including Powerhouse Theatre, Kelowna Actors Studio, Big Apple Productions, and Virago Collective. She is also a board member of the Caravan Farm Theatre and Vernon Bar Association.