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鈥檚 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
Get your tickets for Artists in Bloom happening next week
April 10th, 2025
Springtime at Dawson means Artists in Bloom! It is only one week away; you can It will be at 5:30 PM on Thursday, April 17 in 3C.1. Some new and exciting things will take place at this year鈥檚 edition, including more student artists and more paintings in the live auction.
Ticket prices are only $25 for adults and $15 for students with ID. Free for those 12 and under.
Tickets include one drink (alcoholic/non-alcoholic) and finger food served starting at 6 PM. A cash bar will be available to purchase other drinks. Proceeds will support student mental health and student vernissage season. Get your ticket(s) in the link.聽
27th annual Artists in Bloom is April 17
February 27th, 2025
Springtime at Dawson means Artists in Bloom! The date for this year鈥檚 edition will be Thursday, April 17. Event goers can enjoy live music, appetizers and drinks while watching student artists create artwork. The evening concludes with an art auction to benefit graduating students' vernissage events for the programs of Illustration and Visual Arts as well as the Student Mental Health Fund.
This year will be the fundraising event鈥檚 27th annual edition! We are excited about the event and looking forward to seeing what our talented student artists will produce. More details to come!
Two Shakespearean Studio productions in March
February 26th, 2025
The Professional Theatre program is staging two Shakespearean Studio productions back-to-back in March.
Julius Caesar is on from March 5-8 at 7:30 PM each night. Tickets:
Twelfth Night from March 12-15 at 7:30 PM each night. Tickets will soon be available here: /professional-theatre/performances/twelfth-night/
Tickets for both shows are 鈥減ay what you can.鈥�
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聽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鈥檚 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.
Visit the link to go the box office.
November 20th, 2024
Re-Assembly:聽 Emboldening the Temporal exhibits work from past students of Dawson’s Visual Arts program over the last 20 years, brought together by their teacher Giuseppe (Joe) Di Leo (Retired Faculty, Fine Arts). The exhibition, on view at the Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery at Dawson until Nov. 27, focuses on sharing ideas through different and…
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. Matin茅es are Nov. 13, 15 and 21 at 12:30 PM.
Visit the link to get your tickets.
April 25th, 2024
Organizers Neal Armstrong, Michelle Lee and Carey-Ann Pawsey worked hard but are very pleased with the results from the 26th annual Artists in Bloom fundraiser on April 18. An estimated 200 people attended the evening event, which raised over $12,000 for Dawson student athletes. 鈥淲hat a fun night at this year鈥檚 Artists in Bloom!鈥� Michelle…
April 24th, 2024
During this final push to get 1,000 Species in 1,000 Days identified on Dawson鈥檚 downtown Montreal campus, a gorgeous photo collage celebrating the project has been printed and posted around the college. It was created by Doug Smyth, a faculty member in Physical Education. Doug has photographed hundreds of species and taken thousands of photos…
Dawson Theatre grad featured in CTV report
March 1st, 2024
Dawson graduate V茅ronique Pierre was featured in a report by CTV Montreal last month. V茅ronique (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, V茅ronique decided to pursue an acting career again with her friend鈥檚 encouragement. She is now quite busy and even considering writing and producing.
鈥淚 remember V茅ro well, great student, excellent actress,鈥� said Kimberley Barfuss, Co-Chair of the Professional Theatre Program at Dawson.
For the full CTV story, visit the link.
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