{"id":76187,"date":"2022-08-11T12:01:27","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T16:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=76187"},"modified":"2022-08-11T12:01:27","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T16:01:27","slug":"scoop-dora-awards-return-person-celebrate-torontos-performing-arts-september-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2022\/08\/11\/scoop-dora-awards-return-person-celebrate-torontos-performing-arts-september-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"THE SCOOP | The DORA Awards Return In Person To Celebrate Toronto\u2019s Performing Arts In September 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The 42nd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards ceremony will be held in person at the legendary Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre (EWGTC) in Toronto on September 19. The announcement was made by TAPAS, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts.<\/p>\n

The Dora Awards celebrate Toronto\u2019s rich theatre, dance and opera scene with 46 award categories across 7 distinct divisions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 42nd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards celebration is a big moment for all of us in the performing arts community in Toronto,\u201d said Jacoba Knaapen<\/strong>, Dora Awards Producer and TAPA Executive Director in a statement to media. \u201cTAPA enthusiastically welcomes a return to in-person on-stage award presentations for the first time since 2019. We can\u2019t wait to take the stage again on September 19th to celebrate, inspire and entertain.\u201d<\/p>\n

More than a statue…<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This year, the award will include not only the iconic statue, but a $1,000 cash prize<\/strong> for each individually-named recipient. The money is coming from The Pat and Tony Adams Freedom Fund for the Arts. The Fund was set up by a couple who were fans of the performing arts, with the monies set aside to support various artists and their projects.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Pat and Tony Adams Freedom Fund has made an extraordinary financial donation of $35,000 to be allocated across all Dora Divisions in the Dora categories that recognize an individual. I am moved by this act of generosity, and the Board of Directors is deeply grateful for this gift that will impact 35 individuals,\u201d said Chris Goddard<\/strong>, P.A.I.S. (Performing Arts Information Services) Board President.<\/p>\n

\u201cToronto has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to theatrical talent, and the pandemic continues to pose unique challenges for those who work in live performance. This year, we are thrilled the fund is able to do more to support individual artists at the Dora Awards,\u201d said Shari Hollett<\/strong>, administrator of the Fund.<\/p>\n

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Dora Mavor Moore (Images courtesy TAPAS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

About the Dora Mavor Moore Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Doras are named for Dora Mavor Moore (1888-1979), a woman who played a pivotal role in establishing Canadian professional theatre in the early 20th century. The Dora Mavor Moore Awards were founded on December 13, 1978.<\/p>\n

The Doras are Canada\u2019s largest and oldest arts awards program, and are granted on a gender inclusive basis. The general divisions consist of: General Theatre, Independent Theatre, Musical Theatre, Dance, Opera, Theatre for Young Audiences and Touring.<\/p>\n