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RHOMA SPENCER UP FOR A DORA AWARD

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  Rhoma Meet Dora - your time is long overdue BY STEPHEN WEIR The annual  Dora Mavor Moore Award  is the oldest and largest g rouping of prizes honouring the very best in theatre, dance, and opera in Toronto. This year, the 42 nd  for the Awards, there are 46 different award categories up for grabs! The late Dora Mavor Moore was born in Scotland in 1888 and at the age of 8 came to Toronto.  She devoted her long life to creating theatre and theatre companies in her new home.  A recipient of many awards and honours, Dora Mavor Moore was truly one of the key founders of professional theatre in Canada and a fitting namesake for Toronto’s professional theatre awards. It is a very big deal. Winning a prestigious Dora is a huge career accomplishment for those working in the theatre industry.   When the awards are handed out on  Saturday September 19 th  at the downtown  Winter Garden Theatre Centre, the eyes of the community will be on Trinidadian Canadian Actor, Play Creator, Director, and