63 individuals and venues are nominated across 18 awards covering all disciplines of technical theatre, ranging from achievements in Stage Management to Scenic Artistry, Wardrobe to Make-up & Wigs.
TTA creator Ian Taylor announced the opening of voting for the awards at the ABTT Theatre Show on Wednesday 11 June, taking to the Philips Entertainment stand at 13:15 to celebrate with gathered guests and press. To cast your vote, visit www.technicaltheatreawards.com/voting
According to the organisers, more than 1000 people have voted in the first 24 hours of voting going live. The winners will be announced at a special ceremony on Monday 6 October, during PLASA London at ExCel.
The TTAs debuted at PLASA 2013 at London's ExCel to credit the often unsung heroes working backstage to make theatre magic happen. This year's awards promise to be 'bigger, better, and brighter', and have already attracted support from some of the biggest names and companies in the industry, including Philips Entertainment, PRG, and Triple E, all of which are sponsoring awards again in 2014.
"We're excited that the TTA Awards has grown so quickly and we're able to recognise the achievements of so many talented individuals and companies," says Taylor. "But of course, who goes on to win awards is up to the industry, and we're thrilled to announce that voting is now open via the website. Your support for the TTAs is much appreciated - I think it's important to recognise and acknowledge the diverse talents of backstage workers in all their guises, and this is an ideal opportunity for everyone in the industry to do just that."
A selection of awards are still available for sponsorship. To find out more, email Ian Taylor at support@technicaltheatreawards.com
(Jim Evans)
