NYIT Honorary Awards Party 2023

On June 26, we'll gather to applaud the tremendous resilience, boundless creativity, and enduring passion of Independent Theater Artists. During the party, Honorary Awards will be presented to outstanding contributors to our field, all nominated by their peers. We will toast the honorees and then dance the night away! Featuring performances by the incomparable comedian and actor Shalewa Sharpe; physical comedian, clown, dancer, and actor Mariko Iwasa; the multi-talented Michael Michelle Lynch; and an original song by actor, singer, and songwriter Joanna Parson. This year's honorees include: Indie Theater Champion Award - Chisa Hutchinson Outstanding Stage Manager Award - Heather Olmstead Ellen Stewart Award - Kelley Nicole Girod Caffe Cino Fellowship Award - Brownstone Steps Entertainment Artistic Achievement Award - Everett Quinton, accepted by Mary Quinton