A new play titled Dawn, written by Tuyet Thi Pham and directed by Seonjae Kim, will have its world premiere at Everyman Theatre in Baltimore, running from February 1st through March 1st.
Dawn is part of a planned trilogy exploring family, culture, and identity. The story centers on a mother and daughter grappling with the death of their husband and father, their former mediator, as they confront themes of generational trauma, love, loss, and the challenge of navigating long-buried secrets. The narrative highlights the necessity of telling hard truths to achieve potential healing and reconciliation.
In addition to the performances, Everyman Theatre will host an AAPI-themed Lantern Day celebration on February 15th and a post-performance talk with the playwright on February 19th. Ticket and event information can be found at
WBJC listeners and Baltimore audiences may know Gavin from his nearly 20 years as dramaturg and associate artistic director at Baltimore Center Stage (in which capacity he was a frequent guest on WBJC to talk about programs and events), or from regular appearances alongside Jonathan Palevsky at the Charles Theater for Cinema Sundays discussions. A director, dramaturg, producer, translator, and adaptor who also teaches on the theater faculty at Towson University, Gavin is a recent addition to the WBJC team and delighted to play this new role.