Dora Stamos

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2024 Theatre Association of SA individual 'Outstanding Performer' award winner 2024 Theatre Association of SA 'Dramati-CAL' production award nominee 2025 Theatre Association of SA individual 'Outstanding Performer' nominee 2025 Theatre Association of SA 'Dramati-CAL' production award nominee 2025 A Thousand Words 'Outstanding Performer in a Lead Role in a Play' nominee After a 20-year hiatus from the stage, Dora reignited her passion for performance in 2021, undertaking adult acting classes. Committed to refining her craft, she went on to complete an Undergraduate Certificate in Acting at the prestigious Flinders University Drama Centre. Since her return, Dora has brought dynamic characters to life in numerous community theatre productions, performing with respected companies such as Blackwood Players, the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild Student Society, and Galleon Theatre Group. Notably, she portrayed Jess in Galleon’s Of Good Stock, a production nominated for the 2024 Theatre Association of SA (TASA) ‘Dramati-CAL’ Best Production award. Dora’s versatility shines through her vocal work, supported by ongoing American accent coaching. Her recent performance in Wrong Turn at Lungfish showcased her flair for a New York Italian dialect. In 2024, her talent was formally recognised when she received the TASA ‘Outstanding Performer’ award for her captivating title role in Sylvia with Stirling Players. On screen, Dora has appeared in national and regional campaigns, including TVCs for Health Partners, Barnacle Bills, and Northern Territory Tourism. Her growing filmography includes short films such as Finding Sergeant and Black Noodles. Dora continues to evolve as a compelling and dedicated performer, bringing depth, authenticity, and charisma to every role she undertakes.