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TASK FORCES NEED YOUR HELP
by David M. Pincus
2/2/2010
There has been a remarkable amount of positive momentum in support of the Tax Abatement proposal. With the inspiring and unprecedented cooperation of all the Manhattan Community Boards (CB), that momentum continues to grow. The Arts Task Forces from Community Boards 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 12 have already passed resolutions or letters of support for this program and it has passed at the board level for CBs 2, 4 and 9. As a normal part of the process, Community Boards hold forums where the public is allowed to express opinions on the proposals. Because public opinion carries substantial weight, your voice could help determine the fate of this movement.
Tax Credit to benefit Off-Off-Broadway
On the morning of January 21st, members of arts, cultural and theatre tasks forces from Manhattan Community Boards (CB) gathered at Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer’s office to present a proposal that is currently being considered by the CBs that would help financially pressed Off-Off-Broadway theatres.
Who Are We? The IT Awards Get a Little Closer to Finding Out
by Doug Strassler
1/20/2010
In a new report the Innovative Theatre Foundation focus on the demographics of the artists working Off-Off-Broadway. This is the third study in a series of five designed to capture statistical information about the diverse community that comprises Off-Off-Broadway.
Top 9 Stories Affecting OOB in 2009
Each year we do a wrap up of the top events and stories that affected Off-Off-Broadway. Here is our list of the most important happenings in the Indie Theatre world from 2009.
Catching Up with Jeff Riebe
by Bill McMahon
12/14/2009
For those of you who missed it, our good friend Jeff Riebe was a presenter at the 2009 awards ceremony in September. When the IT Awards were still just a concept, Jeff was one of the first people we discussed it with. He was a big supporter right from the beginning and provided months of council and feedback though out the formation of this organization. Eventually Jeff served as one of the original Co-Chairs of the Honorary Awards Committee and an At-Large Judge. In April 2006, he was the victim of a near fatal drunk driving incident when he was struck while on the sidewalk outside his Manhattan apartment. Bill McMahon recently caught up with Jeff and discussed his rehabilitation, life in Minneapolis and all of his recent activities.
2009 Recipients Announced!
New York, NY: On Monday September 21, 2009, the IT Awards (New York Innovative Theatre Awards) and host Julie Halston, announced the 2009 recipients at the Fifth Annual IT Awards Ceremony at New World Stages. Find out about all the recipients or watch the online coverage.
Community Corner
by Updated 2/2/2010
5/7/2009
Happenings, events and issues affecting Off-Off-Broadway.
How are they Chosen? The IT Awards Judging Process
We get asked that a lot. So, we produced a fun 5-minute video to explain how the process works. It features many of the OOB artists we all know and love. We hope it helps answer some of the questions that you might have. Check it out on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuwCMk0ZU98 You can also check out the powerpoint presentation of the process. http://www.nyitawards.com/aboutus/judgingprocess.asp
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