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3040 Sherbrooke St. W.
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514.931.8731 ext. 1235
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Diploma of Collegial Studies in Professional Theatre (Acting)
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This three-year career program will train you to work as a professional actor, exploring a wide range of acting techniques for theatre and film, with performances both in-studio, and in full-scale theatrical productions staged in Dawson’s new theatre. Our training comprises conservatory style, in-studio classes in acting, voice, movement, improvisation, stage combat (including sword-fighting), dance, and acting for camera. We also provide a well-rounded theatrical education with classes in technical theatre, classical and contemporary text, and theatre history.
Acceptance Rate:
While the overall acceptance rate for Dawson College is reported to be 100%
Faculty Info:
Leslie Baker, Arianna Bardesono, Judith Beny, Stefanie L Buxton, Matthew Michael Enos, Leah Esau, Carolyn Guillet, Kim Handysides, Michael Edward Hughes, Bruce Lambie, Steve Lecky, Mila The, Stephane Zarov.
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