A must-not-miss celebration! Join the ITA as it honors excellence in all divisions of theatre. This two-day event features red carpet entry (black tie optional!), cocktails (cash bar) and hors d'oeuvres (sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre), piano ambiance by Andrew Blendermann, dinner and awards, a performance of Drury Lane Theatre's "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof" on Saturday, and a keynote speaker by Erica Daniels - Victory Gardens Theater, ITA's Board Induction Ceremony, division meetings, and more on Sunday!

One-day passes available.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 25th (at Drury Lane Theatre)

• 5:30p-6:15p - Red Carpet Entry, Photos, Cocktails (cash bar), Hors d'oeuvres, Piano ambiance by Andrew Blendermann, and Master of Ceremonies (Judy Klingner, Kevin Long, and Jonathan Meier)
  
  
• 6:15-8:15 - Dining and ITA's Annual Awards of Excellence Presentation, Honoring Excellence in:
  
  Community Theatre - Peoria Players Theatre
  Creative Drama - Skyline Studios, Inc
  Professional Theatre - Tamara Sibley (TMS Casting)
  Secondary School Theatre - Kathleen Svoboda (Peoria Notre Dame High School)
  Theatre for Young Audiences - Jeremy Schaefer
  College/University Theatre - Tracy Nunnally (Northern Illinois University)
  
  Also Presenting:
  Anne Thurman Mentorship Award - Aimee-Lynn Newlan
  
  ITA's Awards of Honor
   - to a non-ITA Member - Chicago Shakespeare Theatre (Education Department)
  - to an ITA Member - Karen M. Hall
  
  ALSO FEATURING A SILENT AUCTION -- PRIZES INCLUDE TICKET PACKAGES TO CHICAGO'S TOP THEATRE COMPANIES! Click here for a detailed listing of prizes.
  
  
• 8:30p - Performance of "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof"
  
   

Sunday, August 26th (at Hilton Suites)

• 9:30a-10:15a - Light Breakfast, Networking
• 10:15a-11:00a - Keynote Presentation by Erica Daniels (Managing Director of Victory Gardens Theater)
• 11:00a-11:45a - ITA's Annual Membership Meeting and Board Induction Ceremony
• 11:45a-12:15p - Division Meetings
• 12:15p-12:30p - Wrap Up

Hotel Information

The ITA is pleased to offer a $99/room discounted group rate at:
Hilton Suites
10 Drury Lane
Oakbrook, IL 60181
A link for reservation will be provided after registering for the event.

Pricing

ITA Members:
2-Day Package - $99 (ending 7/27) / $124 (starting 7/28)
1-Day Package (Satutrday Only) - $75 (ending 7/27) / $95 (starting 7/28)
1-Day Package (Sunday Only) - $25

Non-Members:
2-Day Package - $125 (ending 7/27)/$149 (starting 7/28)
1-Day Package (Saturday Only) - $100 (ending 7/27)/$120 (starting 7/28)
1-Day Package (Sunday Only) - $30

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