The Helen Hayes awards nominating committee this year recognized what theatergoers have been aware of for some time now – that tiny companies like Keegan Theater, Solas Nua and Rorschach are doing stellar work in the city that should be recognized.

Though the majority of this year’s nominations, announced last night, are for the usual subjects like Studio, Arena, Signature and Woolly, a couple of smaller theaters did get nods for their impressive work last season.

Among the shows noted were Theater Alliance’s Insurrection: Holding History, which was nominated for its director Timothy Douglas and its outstanding ensemble cast.