Dawson Professional Theatre presents The Women until Nov. 22
November 18th, 2025
The Professional Theatre Department's play, The Women, is on this week and closes Saturday, Nov. 22.
The satirical comedy set in the 1930s tells the story of Mary Haines, a wealthy, New-York-City socialite who discovers that her husband is cheating on her with a younger woman. Mary’s socialite, gossipy, so-called friends counsel her to get a divorce and take her husband for everything he’s got.
Mary ends up in Reno with a handful of other divorcees and thinks she’s made a mistake. She sets out to reclaim her husband, but at what cost? A searing, satirical comedy of manners. Performed by the third-year students and directed by Matt Holland. Closes Saturday Nov. 22. A ticket is only $6.18 for members of the Dawson community!
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Dawson Professional Theatre presents The Women
November 4th, 2025
The Professional Theatre Department's next play, The Women, is a satirical comedy set in the 1930s. Mary Haines is a wealthy, New-York-City socialite who discovers that her husband is cheating on her with a younger woman. Mary’s socialite, gossipy, so-called friends counsel her to get a divorce and take her husband for everything he’s got. Mary ends up in Reno with a handful of other divorcees and thinks she’s made a mistake. She sets out to reclaim her husband, but at what cost? A searing, satirical comedy of manners that skewers the privileged class and leaves no sex unscathed. Free previews on Nov. 10 and 11, runs Nov. 12-22. $6.18 for Dawson community. Performed by the third-year students and directed by Matt Holland.
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Dawson’s Professional Theatre presents Hecuba Oct. 1-4
September 24th, 2025
The Professional Theatre department is proud to present Hecuba, a story about the women at the end of the Trojan war. This modern adaptation by Irish playwright Marina Carr is directed by Leslie Baker and performed by second-year students. Tickets are pay what you can, suggested donation of $5. Runs next Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 1-4 at 7:30 PM each night. Visit the link to reserve your ticket(s).
Sept. 17-20: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
September 11th, 2025
Dawson Professional Theatre presents The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Simon Stephens
Christopher is a 15-year-old with a remarkable intellect and a deep passion for
mathematics. One night, just after midnight, he is found standing beside the body of
Wellington, his neighbour Mrs. Shears’ dog, who has been brutally killed with a garden fork.
With suspicion quickly falling on him, Christopher decides to uncover the truth and begins
documenting everything in a book he is writing about the investigation. Christopher
struggles to understand the subtleties of everyday human interaction. He finds physical
contact unbearable, is wary of strangers, and has never gone beyond the end of his street
on his own. Despite these challenges, and against his father’s explicit wishes,
Christopher’s determination to solve the mystery propels him on a courageous and
unsettling journey that shatters everything he thought he knew about his world.
Wednesday, Sept. 17 – Saturday, Sept. 20, 7:30 PM each night. Visit the link to get your ticket(s).
Directed by Jonathan Monro and performed by the second-year students of the Professional Theatre program
August 28th, 2025
Wednesday, Sept. 17 – Saturday, Sept. 20, 7:30 PM each night The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Simon Stephens Christopher is a 15-year-old with a remarkable intellect and a deep passion for mathematics. One night, just after midnight, he is found standing beside the body of Wellington, his neighbour Mrs. Shears’…
Machinal on April 22-May 3
April 10th, 2025
Machinal follows the story of a young woman searching for freedom. After being pressured into marrying her boss, and then trapped by the domestic roles of motherhood, she breaks free, searching for passion and adventure. Events turn violent, and she finds herself on trial for her husband’s death.
Inspired by a true story, this early expressionist play is known as a masterpiece that exposes the double standards in society, the medical system, and the justice system, particularly for women. Directed by Michael E. Hughes and performed by the third-year graduating students of the Professional Theatre Program.
Performance Dates:
- Previews at 7:30 PM Tuesday, April 22, and Wednesday, April 23
- Opening at 7:30 PM Thursday, April 24
- Playing at 7:30 PM April 24 to 26 and April 29 to May 3
Two Shakespearean Studio productions in March
February 26th, 2025
The Speculator is on through Feb. 8
January 30th, 2025
The Speculator, which opened Jan. 29, is being performed tonight, Friday and this weekend and next week as well before closing on Feb. 8
The play is a historical drama set in early 18th century France, when the country is experiencing some of its lowest economic moments. John Law, Scottish economist, gambler and conman, arrives in Paris with a plan to stimulate the French economy. He hires playwright Marivaux to write a play to distract and entertain investors. The French government, nobility, and commoners alike are swept up in the frenzy of Law’s scheme, the Mississippi Company, only to have it come crashing down. A play about greed and deception. Directed by Stefanie Buxton and performed by the third-year graduating students of the Professional Theatre program.
Members of the Dawson community, including students, employees, alumni and retirees, benefit from reduced rates.
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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.
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