CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK: Tyrone’s early-out-the-gate acting (Actor Boy and Thespy) predictions

CHARACTER WORK: Grant takes centrestage. Inset, an intense Barrett.

Last week in this column I raved about fast-rising actress Abigail Grant’s terrific (read: comically savvy) performance as a frustrated housekeeper in Scandal, a pretty decent production that could pick up a Best Comedy Actor Boy nomination. 

Thespy-wise, the other front-runner in the supporting-actress race is obviously Suzette Barrett for her fierce turn as a spurned Jezebel consumed by vengeance in Gloria Lannaman’s superbly revived Stanley, Fay, Pularchie & P. Beyond that, it’s anyone’s guess. 

So how is the rest of the field of potential contenders (in key categories) looking at this point? Here’s my current rundown: 

* BEST BETS
Lead Actress: 
Risanne Martin, Ruined 
Deon Silvera, Jamaica Fifty 2 Rahtid 

Supporting Actress: 
Suzette Barrett, Pularchie 
Abigail Grant, Scandal 

Supporting Actor: 
Akeem Mignott, Jamaica Fifty 2 Rahtid 

Director: 
Pablo Hoilett, Pularchie 

* POSSIBLES 
Lead Actress: 
Sherando Ferrill, Pularchie 
Makeda Solomon, Second Chance 

Lead Actor: 
Glen Campbell, Yard 2012 
Dennis Titus, Pularchie 
Wynton Williams, The Messiah 

Supporting Actress: 
Sharee McDonald-Russell, Yard 2012 
Rosie Murray, Second Chance 

Supporting Actor: 
Chris ‘Johnny’ Daley, Scandal 

Director: 
Dahlia Harris, Jamaica Fifty 2 Rahtid 
Greg Thames, The Messiah 

* LONG SHOTS 
Lead Actress: 
Keisha Patterson, Mr. & Mrs. Blacke 

Lead Actor: 
Keiran King, Mr. & Mrs. Blacke 
Keith Ramsey, De Weddin’ Scamma 

Supporting Actor: 
Maurice Bryan, Pularchie 

Supporting Actress: 
Marguerite Newland, Pularchie

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