NYITF Celebrates Fifth Anniversary 7/20

The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, is having a birthday party Monday, July 20, 2009 at the historic Off-Off-Broadway Venue Demo Hall / Carmine St. Center at Our Lady of Pompeii located at 25 Carmine Street (corner of Bleecker) from 7pm to 10pm.

The public announcement starts at 8pm, so come early, have a drink, get your picture taken and rub elbows with some of the most talented and exciting theatre artists in New York City! Tickets may be purchased for $15 in advance at www.nyitawards.com/shop, or $20 at the door.

The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation is celebrating its Fifth Anniversary as a not-for-profit organization, which recognizes the great work of New York's Off-Off-Broadway-honoring its artistic heritage and providing an alliance for this extensive and richly varied community. As advocates for Off-Off-Broadway, they recognize its unique and essential role contributing to global culture.

Each season, The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation publicly recognizes excellence in Off-Off-Broadway, with a high-profile awards ceremony. The New York Innovative Theatre Awards celebrate the community and honor some of the previous year's greatest achievements. The IT Awards heighten audience awareness and foster greater appreciation of the New York theatre experience.