I, Claudia is a one-woman play starring Kristen Thomson,Robert Cushman, "She, Claudia, has a few thoughts on the subject". National Post, April 5, 2001. which was subsequently adapted into a film that premiered at the 2004 Toronto International Film Festival and was subsequently shown on CBC Television's arts anthology series Opening Night.Katrina Onstad, "Who was that masked actress?: Kristen Thomson reveals the true face of I, Claudia". National Post, October 1, 2004.
The play and film, written by Thomson, is a coming-of-age drama depicting the difficult transition into adolescence of Claudia, a 12-year-old girl struggling with her parents' divorce. Thomson plays all of the roles, using masks to change character.Robert Crew, "New play lifts mask on chaos; Kristen Thomson opens show Tuesday at Tarragon". Toronto Star, March 29, 2001.
I, Claudia was published in 2001 by Playwrights Canada Press.
The 2004 film was directed by Chris Abraham, the same director as the original stage play. It was named to TIFF's year-end Canada's Top Ten list."Best films tells diverse stories; Top Ten Canadian movies honoured New filmmakers being recognized". Toronto Star, December 15, 2004.
Awards Award Year Category Recipient Result Ref(s) Dora Mavor Moore Awards 2001 Best Production, General Theatre Tarragon Theatre Best Original Play, General Theatre Kristen Thomson Robert Cushman, "I, Claudia takes Doras for best actress, new play: Toronto Theatre Awards". National Post, June 26, 2001. Best Leading Actress, General Theatre Best Set Design, General Theatre Julie Fox 2009 Best Production, General Theatre The Young Centre, Crow's Theatre Michael Posner, "Dora nominations announced in Toronto". The Globe and Mail, June 4, 2009. Best Direction, General Theatre Chris Abraham Best Costume Design, General Theatre Julie Fox Best Set Design, General Theatre Best Lighting Design, General Theatre Jeff Logue Gemini Awards 2005 Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series Chris Abraham "Eyeballs vs. awards at Geminis". Sudbury Star, November 21, 2005. Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series Kristen Thomson
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