Idomeneus opens Nov. 13
November 7th, 2024
King Idomeneus returns home to Crete after fighting the Trojan War. To save himself from drowning at sea, he makes a fateful and hubristic promise to the Gods. Idomeneus is a modern retelling of the Greek myth, where multiple scenarios are presented. Performed by the third-year graduating students of the Professional Theatre Program and directed by Leslie Baker.
Previews of Idomeneus are Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 at 7:30 PM; opening night is Nov. 13. It will be presented every night at 7:30 PM from Nov. 13-16 and Nov. 21-23. Matinées are Nov. 13, 15 and 21 at 12:30 PM.
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Two absurdist comedies Oct. 2 through Oct. 5
September 25th, 2024
Two absurdist comedies by Arthur Kopit will be performed by second-year Professional Theatre students Wednesday, Oct. 2 to Saturday, Oct. 5. Set in a 1930s mental institute, the women in Chamber Music devise a plan to thwart an attack from the men’s ward. Believing they are famous women from history, the characters raise questions about identity and self-perception in this dark comedy.
In The Day the Whores Came Out to Play Tennis, wealthy, influential men gather to socialize at their country club. When a group of women break into the club and take over the tennis court, chaos ensues, and the status quo is challenged. Directed by Matt Holland and performed by the second-year students of the Professional Theatre Program at Dawson College.
Visit the link to reserve your tickets. Tickets are Pay what you can or a suggested $5 donation.
Theatre students shortlisted for prize
September 25th, 2024
Three Dawson Professional Theatre students are finalists in Infinithéâtre’s The-Write-Stuff playwriting competition: Rachel Bruder-Wexler for her play On the Edge, Scarlett Harvey for her play Apple's Tree, and Emmanuela Idjidina for her play Micros.
The plays will be read by professional actors as part of Infinithéâtre's Park N' Play reading series on Saturday, September 28 at 2:30 PM at Parc Drolet-Rachel.
Congratulations to our students!
Photo: left to right: Rachel Bruder-Wexler, Scarlett Harvey, Emmanuela Idjidina
-Submitted by Leah Esau
The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong is on Sept. 18-21
September 12th, 2024
A group of actors try to perform their opening night of a murder mystery, but everything (of course) goes wrong. Set pieces fall, doors get stuck, actors say their lines too early, and technical difficulties abound, escalating in complete chaos. The One-Act Play that Goes Wrong is a hilarious take on theatre, showcasing the resilience and determination of actors who carry on despite everything falling apart. Winner of Best New Comedy at the 2015 Laurence Olivier Awards, this play is sure to delight. Directed by Jonathan Monro and performed by the second-year students of the Professional Theatre Program at Dawson College.
Performances are every night at 7:30 PM from Wednesday, Sept. 18 through Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Dawson Theatre, 2000 Atwater Avenue.
Visit the link to reserve a free ticket.
August 28th, 2024
The Professional Theatre Department proudly presents the 2024-2025 season: The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong, directed by Jonathan Monro. Sept. 18 – 21, Pay What You Can (PWYC) Chamber Music & The Day the Whores Came out to Play Tennis directed by Matt Holland. Oct. 2 – 5, PWYC Idomeneus directed by Leslie Baker. Nov. 13 – 23,…
$5 tickets for grad production Lysistrata
May 9th, 2024
Until May 11, the third-year graduating students of the Professional Theatre program will present an adaptation of Lysistrata. In this ancient Greek comedy, the women on both sides of a war band together and withhold sex until their husbands agree to peace.
Playwright Ellen McLaughlin has updated the script for the Dawson production, as we perform in the wake of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and the Middle East. All shows are $5 for Dawson faculty, students and staff.
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Second-year Theatre students perform in comedy March 13-16
March 1st, 2024
Second-year students perform in a comedy every evening at 7:30 PM from Wednesday, March 13 through Saturday, March 16 at the Dawson Theatre, 2000 Atwater Avenue.
The name of the play is: A Most Pleasant Comedy of Mucedorus the King’s Son of Valencia, and Amandine, the King’s Daughter of Aragon, with the Merry Conceits of Mouse.
To reserve your ticket, visit the link. Tickets are free; a donation of $5 is suggested at the door.
Shakespeare’s “As you like it” on until March 9
March 1st, 2024
Second-year students in Dawson's Professional Theatre (Acting) program are performing in William Shakespeare's As You Like It every evening at 7:30 PM now through Saturday, March 9.
To get your tickets, visit the link. Tickets are free; a donation of $5 is suggested at the door.
Dawson Theatre grad featured in CTV report
March 1st, 2024
Dawson graduate Véronique Pierre was featured in a report by CTV Montreal last month. Véronique (Class of 1997, Professional Theatre) had been working as a yoga instructor after being disappointed by a lack of work in the entertainment industry.
During the pandemic, Véronique decided to pursue an acting career again with her friend’s encouragement. She is now quite busy and even considering writing and producing.
“I remember Véro well, great student, excellent actress,” said Kimberley Barfuss, Co-Chair of the Professional Theatre Program at Dawson.
For the full CTV story, visit the link.
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