The Wodonga-based theatre company will offer a homegrown production to launch its season at the Butter Factory Theatre on Wednesday night.

Those Who Fall in Love Like Anchors Dropped Upon the Ocean Floor, by award-winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer, follows 10 characters as they navigate the moment when they fall in and out of love.

Performed by three actors with strong links to the Border, the play moves seamlessly from a Cold War Russian submarine to a Parisian watch shop, to an Appalachian snowfield, to an uncomfortable first date in a restaurant.

It explores fleeting moments, chance encounters and asks "what would you do for love".

The show is designed by Sophie Woodward (MTC, Red Stich, HotHouse), with lighting design by Kofi Isaacs (Flying Fruit Flies) and sound design by Jason Groenveld.

HotHouse Theatre's artistic director Karla Conway welcomed the return to live theatre, which was halted amid the coronavirus pandemic last year.

"It's been so good to return to making theatre, and especially with an amazing local cast and creative team," she said.

"This production continues HotHouse's commitment to working with local artists and creating a great night out at the theatre for our local audiences."

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Grace Rouvray, creator of the Netfix/iView series 600 Bottles of Wine, is joined by Rachel McNamara, last seen in the sell-out Celsius Independent Theatre production of Rabbit Hole and Nick Steain, who is making his HotHouse debut.

Albury-raised Rouvray was thrilled about a return to the Border stage.

"I did about four years of the Biting Dog Theatre Festival, so it's really important to come back here as an artist now," she said.

"It really feels special and serendipitous that this has all come together."

McNamara said she was excited to perform in the HotHouse 2021 season.

"Anchors is quirky, and wonderful, and funny and thought-provoking, and I can't wait for you to see it," she said.

Steain said he was thrilled to be back making theatre.

"This is such a great way to be back at home, especially after what was a very stagnating year for the arts in 2020, to be working on a show in 2021, with a regional professional production company, it's such a joy," he said.

Those Who Fall in Love Like Anchors Dropped Upon the Ocean Floor plays at the Butter Factory Theatre for 10 shows from Wednesday until Saturday, March 27. Its Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday shows run at 8pm; Wednesday at 6.30pm; Saturday 3pm matinee is audio-described.

Limited tickets are still available at hothousetheatre.com.au.

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