Professional Theatre presents Passage
March 8th, 2023
Passage by Christopher Chen follows the residents of two countries, Country X, which is occupied by Country Y, as they form unlikely friendships. The play investigates colonialism, and mysticism, and asks if friendships can be formed when there is a power imbalance or among warring factions. Inspired by the novel, “A Passage to India.” Passage is performed by second-year students and directed by Matt Enos.
Runs from March 8, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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The Oresteia on until Feb. 11
February 8th, 2023
From Feb. 1 to 11, the third-year students of the Professional Theatre Program at Dawson College will perform a contemporary adaptation of The Oresteia directed by Leslie Baker.
The Oresteia is one of our oldest surviving theatrical texts, first performed nearly 2,500 years ago in ancient Greece. It is composed of three plays which American playwright Ellen McLaughlin has adapted into a single, three-act play, rich with challenging roles for actors. The Oresteia focuses on a family trapped by a cycle of violence, as they seek revenge for their murdered loved ones. The myth of the House of Atreus continues to fascinate audiences, as it investigates the human compulsion toward violence, and the subsequent human desire for revenge. Matinees available tomorrow Feb. 9.
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Professional Theatre presents The Oresteia
January 25th, 2023
From Feb. 1 to 11, the third-year students of the Professional Theatre Department at Dawson College will perform a contemporary adaptation of The Oresteia directed by Leslie Baker.
The Oresteia is one of our oldest surviving theatrical texts, first performed nearly 2,500 years ago in ancient Greece. It is composed of three plays which American playwright Ellen McLaughlin has adapted into a single, three-act play, rich with challenging roles for actors. The Oresteia focuses on a family trapped by a cycle of violence, as they seek revenge for their murdered loved ones. The myth of the House of Atreus continues to fascinate audiences, as it investigates the human compulsion toward violence, and the subsequent human desire for revenge. Matinees available Feb. 1, 3 and 9.
Macbeth on now through Nov. 26
November 16th, 2022
The Professional Theatre Department is excited to present Macbeth, directed by Stefanie Buxton and performed by the third-year graduating students. This chilling tale of ambition is now on through Nov. 26.
“Shakespeare has a way of communicating with us that will never get old. The images he uses always connect to the way we feel and the actions we do,” says Nathan McDonald, who plays Macduff in the production.
“The work we did as an ensemble brings forth the idea of how people fight for and with each other. I hope people can see a bit of our essence as a group of performers,” says Jeanne Potvin who plays the third witch.
Tickets for Dawson faculty, staff and students are $5.
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Peter and the Starcatcher
September 21st, 2022
The Professional Theatre Program at Dawson College is proud to present Peter and the Starcatcher. Directed by Jonathan Monro and performed by the second-year students, this adaptation of Peter Pan features music and 12 actors playing many unforgettable characters. Peter and the Starcatcher uses ingenious stagecraft and the limitless possibilities of imagination to bring the story to life.
OPENS TONIGHT: Wednesday, Sept 21 and runs through Sept. 24 with performances at 8 p.m. at the Dawson Theatre (on Atwater near de Maisonneuve)
Pay what you can: cash donations to the Theatre Department are accepted at the door.
Peter and the Starcatcher Sept. 21-24
September 7th, 2022
The second-year students in the Professional Theatre Department are proud to present Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice, directed by Jonathan Monro. This Tony-award-winning play is an adaptation of Peter Pan, and is a thrilling adventure about love and friendship. Featuring music, singing, and a dozen actors portraying more than 100 unforgettable characters, Peter and the Starcatcher uses ingenious stagecraft and the limitless possibilities of imagination to bring the story to life.
The play is being performed Wednesday, Sept. 21 to Saturday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. at Dawson's Theatre. Pay What You Can: Cash donations at the door.
August 24th, 2022
DAWSON PROFESSIONAL THEATRE PROGRAM 2022-2023 SEASON Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice, directed by Jonathan Monro Dates: Wednesday September 21 to Saturday September 24 Showtime: 8 pm Price: Pay what you can Collaborators by John Hodge, directed by Matt Holland Dates: Wednesday October 5 to Saturday October 8 Showtime: 8 pm Price: Pay…
After Fuenteovejuna
May 4th, 2022
The Professional Theatre Department at Dawson College is proud to present After Fuenteovejuna, adapted by the third-year students with writer Sarah Lotfi and directed by Stéphane Zarov with Movement Direction by Mila Thé. Originally performed in 17th-century Spain, this classic theatre includes clowning, music, dance and storytelling. When the small town of Fuenteovejuna is terrorized by a military commander, the women of the town band together to seek revenge. This modern retelling includes music composted by third year students Reagan Prum, Brianna Rodrigues, Noah Moorcroft and Andréas Sandoval Chaidoullina
Content warnings: sexual assault, sexual violence, swearing. Wed May 4-Saturday May 7.
Entry fee for Dawson employees and students = $5.
Photography and filming is not allowed.
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