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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.


Don’t miss Leopoldstadt: on now through Feb. 17

February 7th, 2024

Sir Tom Stoppard’s play Leopoldstadt had its Canadian premiere at the Dawson College Theatre on Feb. 7. Directed by Matt Holland, the play features the 2024 graduating class of Dawson’s Professional Theatre program. Shows are happening on Feb. 8-9-10 and Feb. 15-16-17.

Here’s what one student acting in the play said about it: "I think audiences can look forward to being thrown off. It's funny, it's sad, it's a family story. Families have history: they have fights, they have losses, they have good moments, and each member just wants to be a part of it." - Frida Flores

For more about the play, read the Jan. 25 story.

To get your tickets, visit the link.


Dawson is presenting the Canadian premiere of Leopoldstadt

January 23rd, 2024

Sir Tom Stoppard’s play Leopoldstadt will have its Canadian premiere at the Dawson College Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Directed by Matt Holland, the play features the 2024 graduating class of Dawson’s Professional Theatre program.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students because Sir Tom Stoppard is a renowned, award-winning British playwright with a 60-year career in theatre,” said Professional Theatre faculty member Leah Esau.  “He is best known for his screenplay Shakespeare in Love (1998), as well as his plays Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, and Travesties.”

Visit the link to the read the homepage news story featuring interviews with the actors.


Tickets on sale now for Henry V

November 6th, 2023

The Professional Theatre Department proudly presents Henry V by William Shakespeare, performed by the graduating actors. This bilingual production, directed by Michael E. Hughes, features dialogue in both French and English.

Admission is $5 for Dawson staff, faculty, researchers, and students. Free previews are available on Monday, November 13 and Tuesday, November 14. All shows start at 7:30 PM.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to see this play! Visit the link to secure your tickets.


Henry The V rehearsals have begun

October 25th, 2023

The third-year students from the Professional Theatre Program have started practicing for Shakespeare's Henry V. This bilingual version is thrilling, featuring both English and French language texts.

The lead role of Henry, affectionately known as Hal, is portrayed by a group of five actors. Here, Henry invades France to rightfully claim his throne. Directed by Michael E. Hughes, the show will run from November 13 to November 25 at 7:30 PM. Ticket sales will begin in November.

PAY WHAT YOU CAN PREVIEWS will be held on Monday, November 13 and Tuesday, November 14.

Dawson students, staff, and faculty can attend for $5, while regular admission is $15 and students/seniors pay $1.


The Professional Theatre Department presents Clue

September 27th, 2023

Up for a murder mystery? The second-year students of the Professional Theatre Program at Dawson College will be performing the hit play "CLUE", written by Sandy Rustin, based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn and directed by Jonathan Monro.

"CLUE" is a 1950s murder mystery/comedy play based off the movie, which was based off the board game. The movie first came out in 1985 and took inspiration from the original "CLUE" (named "Cluedo") board game created by the Parker Brothers and released in 1949. The play follows six guests who spend the evening at Boddy Manor after being sent an invitation from an anonymous sender. When the sender is revealed to be the guests' blackmailer, a series of murders takes place. The guests must find out who the murderer is and discover the secrets inside Boddy Manor before the police arrive.

When: Oct. 4 to 7
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: Dawson College
Cost: Pay What You Can

Reserve tickets here:
https://thepointofsale.com/tickets/clue


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Dawson Professional Theatre presents Eurydice Sept. 20-23

September 13th, 2023

   

Fall 2023 Theatre Season

August 30th, 2023

The Professional Theatre (Acting) Program will be staging three productions this fall:

  • Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Stefanie Buxton (First Studio, Year Two, Group One) Wednesday, Sept. 20 to Saturday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 PM
  • Clue by Jonathan Lynn & Sandy Rustin, directed by Jonathan Monro (Second Studio, Year Two, Group Two) Wednesday, Oct. 4 to Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 PM
  • Henry V by William Shakespeare, directed by Michael E Hughes (First Major)  Previews at 7:30 pm Monday and Tuesday Nov. 13 and 14
    • Opening at 7:30 PM Wednesday, Nov. 15
    • Playing at 7:30 PM Nov. 15 to 18 and Nov. 23 - 25
    • Matinées at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, Nov. 15, Friday, Nov. 17, and Thursday, Nov. 23

For tickets and more info, visit the Dawson Theatre Box Office webpage. Please note that tickets are available on Eventbrite two weeks before a show opens.


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Last Modified: March 5, 2024

 

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