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The Cuban theater scene mourns the loss of one of its most prolific and dedicated advocates, the renowned playwright Nelson Dorr, who passed away in the early hours of this Sunday in Havana at the age of 84.
Awarded the National Theater Prize in 2011, the director also left behind a substantial body of work that captivated audiences and critics alike for decades, as highlighted by the National Council of Scenic Arts on its Facebook profile.
Likewise, the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) highlighted his versatility, which encompassed "productions in various genres and formats." He was also the recipient of the Omar Valdés award, presided over the Musical Theater section, and served as vice president of the Association of Performing Artists.
The graduate in painting from the San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts excelled in over a hundred productions across various genres and formats, including monologues, opera, and musical theater.
"Along with his brother Nicolás, he played a crucial role in the Cuban performing arts. His work at the National Dramatic Company was pivotal to his career," praised UNEAC.
His journey in this art began as an actor in the University Theater, where he played the role of The Auctioneer in "The Plague Comes from Melos," a work by the Argentine playwright Osvaldo Dragún. He continued his path with the founding of the collective Conjunto de Los Trece, although it did not last long.
Additionally, he expanded his work to production centers and military units, where he staged scenes from La ramera respetuosa by Jean Paul Sartre and produced the shows La jaula, Mamuchi y Papuchi, and Teatro para las trincheras.
Under his gaze, the works of René Fernández, José Triana, Rolando Ferrer, Jesús Gregorio Fernández, Virgilio Piñera, Abelardo Estorino, Alberto Pedro Torriente, and his brother Nicolás Dorr shone on stage. The National Council of Performing Arts highlighted this while extending its condolences to family and friends.
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