Dawn Bassett

General Manager

After managing volunteers at Tempest from 2023-2024, Dawn stepped into the role of General Manager.  A graduate of Studio 58 and SFU’s School for the Contemporary Arts, Dawn considers herself a “Jill of all trades” in the theatre world having performed, directed or stage managed for Many Hats Theatre, The Ryga Arts Festival, Summerland Singers and Players, Showtime Theatre Company and Cat’s Paw Productions. 

Dawn enjoys building relationships in the arts and rolling up her sleeves to help out wherever needed.  

At Tempest, Dawn has enjoyed continuing to build her skills in arts administration through organizing volunteers and events, while also continuing to develop her skills as a performer, director and technician.