The jury was unanimous in selecting JB Nelles as the 2026 recipient of the Jack King Award, noting: JB’s application represents the spirit of Jack King’s self-taught, multifaceted career perfectly. They have created an exciting, intensive professional development period on puppet creation and construction with a few mentors: we loved their enthusiasm for a craft in which it is difficult to find training in Canada. Taking this period of exploration will boost their knowledge and craft exponentially.

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UPDATE – November 3, 2026:

ADC applauds TAPA’s decision to pause changes to the 2026-27 Dora Awards categories. We further extend our appreciation to both TAPA and P.A.I.S. Toronto for their commitment to engaging in an open review process in the new year. We look forward to participating in that process and supporting the Dora Awards’ celebration of the diverse artistry that makes up Toronto’s performing arts community.

Seeing the Light: Lighting Design for Set and Costume Designers with Leigh Ann Vardy.

From Score to Stage: An Introduction to Sound Design for Musicals with Brian Kenny.

Drawing in Light: An Introduction to Vectorworks for Lighting Design, Parts 1 and 2 with Kaileigh Krysztofiak.

From Vision to Reality: The Assistant Designer’s Role with Rachel Forbes, Gillian Gallow, John Gzowski, and Mikael Kangas.

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