Some fantastic contests, but also some oddities in the nominations
and, though I often highlight what confounds me about Toronto’s theatre awards, I must start off by saying something positive about them this year.
This is because of a much-needed change to the wording of the Doras eligibility rules that now makes clear that Canadian plays that have premieres in Toronto can be nominated, not just plays having their world premieres in the city. ., Michael Healey’s city satire about the Sidewalk Labs debacle that had its world premiere at Crow’s Theatre, is up against, Nick Green’s moving play set in Toronto at the height of the AIDS crisis that premiered in Stratford Festival before it did at Soulpepper.
2. The introduction of a single “Outstanding Performance by an Individual” category in the general division has led to a total wipe-out of recognition for supporting performances. It’s all actors in lead roles – such as Amaka Umeh inthe likes of Walter Borden, Damien Atkins and bahia watson who are up for the one-person shows they performed.
This also doesn’t makes a lot of sense to me. But, if this is to be the case, it should be made clear in the eligibility handbook. For what it’s worth, TAPA agrees and, in a statement, said it would update the language going forward., Avery Saltzman’s new revue features songs by “the greatest Jewish parodist of the 20th century,” opens at the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company. It runs to June 9.
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