IT Awards to Honor Off-Off-Broadway, September 10

The New York Innovative Theatre Awards (IT Awards), the organization dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway achievement, is preparing for its 3rd Annual Awards Ceremony, scheduled for September 10th, 2007. The deadline for the 2007 Honorary Award applications is May 1, 2007.
 
Press note state, "The IT Awards are given annually to honor individuals and organizations who have achieved artistic excellence in Off-Off-Broadway theatre. The New York IT Awards recognizes the unique and essential role Off-Off-Broadway plays in contributing to American and global culture, and believes that publicly recognizing excellence in Off-Off-Broadway theatre will expand audience awareness and appreciation of the full New York theatre experience."
 
The 3 Honorary Awards include:

The Artistic Achievement Award, presented to an individual who has made a significant artistic contribution to the Off-Off-Broadway community.
 
The Stewardship Award, presented to an individual or organization demonstrating a significant contribution to the Off-Off-Broadway community through service, support and leadership.
 
The Caffe Cino Fellowship Award, presented to an Off-Off-Broadway theatre company that consistently produces outstanding work. This award also includes a grant to be used toward an Off-Off-Broadway production.
 
The Honorary Awards Committee is comprised of 19 theatre professionals with a vested interest in the Off-Off-Broadway community. New to the committee this year are Lisa Stevenson, Director of the Member Services, Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York ( A.R.T./NY), and William Russo, General Manager, Playwrights Horizons. 
 
Visit www.nyitawards.com for more information.