The Hart House U of T Drama Festival 2022

Every winter, original student-written one-act plays compete for six coveted awards during this adjudicated festival. This year, entries had the option to film on stage, with COVID restrictions permitting, or submit a virtual entry. Filming took place between February 28 and March 15. Our adjudicator provided both public (recorded) and private feedback to all entries. All entries have been packaged as episodes and will be released on March 27 in celebration of World Theatre Day. 

Episodes will premiere at 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm, and the awards ceremony will be broadcast at 8 pm, where participants are recognized for their outstanding contributions. Join in and Celebrate World Theatre Day and discover the new and emerging voices of Canada's theatre scene!

Premiering at 12 pm on Sunday, March 27

• Trinity College Drama Society
• UTM English and Drama Student Society

Premiering at 3 pm on Sunday, March 27

• UC Follies
• Student #10 

Premiering at 6 pm on Sunday, March 27

• St. Michael's College Troubadours
• Victoria College Drama Society

Premiering at 8 pm on Sunday, March 27. The following awards will be given:  

• IATSE Local 58 Award for Technical Achievement  
• Donald Sutherland Award for Best Performance** 
• Janet Bessey Award for Excellence in Stage Management**
• Robert Gill Award for Best Direction  
• Robertson Davies Playwriting Award 
• President’s Award for Best Production 

As well, the adjudicator, at their discretion, may award up to five (5) certificates of merit. A list of suggested areas for awards will be presented to the adjudicator. This list will include: Ensemble Performance, Original Script, Supplementary Production Design, and achievement in any of the above-listed areas. This list is suggestive only and in no way binds the adjudicator to awarding these certificates. 

There will be one Audience Choice Award per episode, by preferential ballot. There will be an online survey to collect responses open from March 27 - April 10, 2022.  The audience choice awards will be announced the week of April 11, 2022.

**About the Donald Sutherland Award for Best Performance and the Janet Bessey Award for Excellence in Stage Management: 

These awards were established after a generous donation by Mr. Sutherland and Ms. Bessey, and allows them the ability to continue to be engaged and updated on the student drama and student engagement that happens here at Hart House Theatre. The winners of these awards are photographed the day of the Awards Ceremony and write a letter to Mr. Sutherland/Ms. Bessey regarding their experience in the Festival.