A local theatre group is radiating after claiming several provincial awards.
Powerhouse Theatre picked up some hardware at Mainstage 2025 in Fort St. John from July 6 to 12.
Hosted by Theatre BC, Mainstage is British Columbia鈥檚 premier provincial drama festival, celebrating the very best of community theatre from across the province.
The event featured six top productions, hands-on workshops, and professional adjudications.
Powerhouse's production of Radium Girls earned two standout performance awards:
鈥� Best Ensemble - Radium Girls
鈥� Best Actor in a Male Role - Anthony Yskes
Powerhouse also made a mark in the province-wide Graphics Competition:
鈥� Best Poster - Ophelia Chooses
鈥� Best Program - Radium Girls
鈥淭his experience has been absolutely unforgettable,鈥� said Anthony Yskes, recipient of Best Actor in a Male Role.
鈥淭o share the stage with such a passionate cast and see our work recognized at this level is incredibly humbling. On behalf of the entire team at Powerhouse, I want to thank our community. These wins belong to all of Vernon and the Okanagan. Your support makes it possible for us to tell these stories.鈥�
Powerhouse now has its sights on 2026, when Mainstage comes to Vernon, bringing the best of B.C. community theatre to town.
