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 Donald Neale, dinner and awards (emceed by fabulous trio of Judy Klingner, Kevin Long, and Jonathan Meier), a performance of Drury Lane Theatre's "And Then There Were None" on Saturday, and a keynote presentation and book signing by Chris Jones (Chicago Tribune), ITA's Board Induction Ceremony, division meetings, and more on Sunday!

One-day passes available.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 24th (at Drury Lane Theatre)

• 5:30p-6:00p - Red Carpet Entry, Photos, Cocktails (cash bar), Hors d'oeuvres, Piano ambiance, and Master of Ceremonies (Judy Klingner, Kevin Long, and Jonathan Meier)
  
  
• 6:00p-7:45p - Dining and ITA's Annual Awards of Excellence Presentation, Honoring Excellence in:
  
  College/University Thetre - Thomas V. Korder
  Community Theatre  - Kankakee Valley Theatre Association
  Creative Drama - Special Gifts Theatre
  Professional Theatre - Definition Theatre
  Secondary School Theatre - Bobbie Kmiec
  Theatre for Young Audiences - GreatWorks Touring Theatre
  
  Also Presenting:
  Anne Thurman Mentorship Award - Judy Swiger
  
  ITA's Awards of Honor
   - to a non-ITA Member - Actors Training Center
  - to an ITA Member - Jonathan Meier
  
  ALSO FEATURING A SILENT AUCTION -- PRIZES INCLUDE TICKET PACKAGES TO CHICAGO'S TOP THEATRE COMPANIES!
  
  
• 8:00p - Performance of "And Then There Were None"
  

Sunday, August 25th (at Hilton Suites)

• 9:00a-9:45a - Light Breakfast, Networking
• 10:00a-10:45a - Keynote Presentation by Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune
• 10:45a-11:30a - ITA's Annual Membership Meeting and Board Induction Ceremony
• 11:30a-12:15p - Division Meetings
• 12:15p-12:30p - Wrap Up

Hotel Information

The ITA is pleased to offer a $100/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. Note: Rooms must be booked by Friday, 8/16 to reserve the special group rate.

Pricing

ITA Members:
2-Day Package - $99 (ending 7/26) / $124 (starting 7/27)
1-Day Package (Satutrday Only) - $75 (ending 7/26) / $95 (starting 7/27)
1-Day Package (Sunday Only) - $25

Non-Members:
2-Day Package - $125 (ending 7/26)/$149 (starting 7/27)
1-Day Package (Saturday Only) - $100 (ending 7/26)/$120 (starting 7/27)
1-Day Package (Sunday Only) - $30

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