My one woman show The Silicone Diaries is nominated for a Prix de le Critiques by the Association Québécoise des critiques de théâtre (AQCT). It is nominated in the Hors-Quebec category or “outside Quebec” for productions that originally come from other places. There are two other productions nominated in the same category. They are Yume No Shiro by Potudo-ru (originally from Tokyo, Japan), and Hot Pepper, Air Conditioner, and the Farewell Speech by Toshiki Okada (also originally from Japan). Both of the other productions were shown at the Festival Trans-Amerique. The Silicone Diaries appeared at Theatre La Chapelle (co-produced with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre) in December 2010.

This is very exciting and a great honour. The Montreal production of the play was very special to me. I hope to be able to come back and work in Quebec in the future.

I was honoured alongside artists Deepa Mehta, Niv Fichman, Sarah Polley, Rohinton Mistry and Joseph Boyde. There was also recognition of people who work in journalism, advocacy and business.

The Gala was held at Campbell House at University and Queen Street, Toronto. It was a wonderful night of discussing the arts, human rights and celebrating the achievements of some wonderful people. The night was a great success, and it was a surprise pleasure to also have Salman Rushdie there.

This recognition is an honour to live up to!

Below is the invite which explains who was there and what everyone does.

Each of the honourees was asked to put together our thoughts about what Canadian Democracy means to us. Below is my excerpt from the event program: