The Dawson Professional Theater Program has greatly contributed to the affirmation and international recognition of its artists, directors and English-speaking support staff.

The total construction project which amounted to approximately $10.5 million, was subsidized under a Quebec-Canada agreement supporting linguistic minorities.

In mid-November, when the award was announced, Prime Minister Jean Charest said: "This theater is the future of Dawson College to bring out the best talent in Quebec.

It also includes studio lessons on theater, improvisation, voice techniques, actor movements, dance, stage combat and camera games.

The program also includes information on artists' agents and their selection criteria; on the film and theatrical production industry in Montreal and Quebec.