Rio, 1/29/2004 (Agência Brasil - ABr) - Since 1989, Shell of Brazil has awarded prizes to Brazilian theater productions. Each year the prizes are awarded in two separate rounds, one for São Paulo and one for Rio de Janeiro. The "Prêmio Shell de Teatro" nominations in nine categories were announced yesterday. Note: the names of the plays and people nominated can be seen at our Portuguese-language site. (AB)