The Technical Theatre Awards 2014 Announce PLASA London Ceremony

	Director of The Theatre's Trust Mhora Samuel and lighting designer Rick Fisher at the TTAs 2013.

The Technical Theatre Awards, which celebrate the outstanding achievements of people working behind the scenes, has announced that this year's awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, October 7, at 5pm on The Theatres Trust Stage (R40) at PLASA London.

The Technical Theatre Awards (TTAs) will also have their own stand during PLASA London, S30, which runs October 5 - 8 at London's ExCel.

The TTAs, which debuted at PLASA 2013, were established to give due credit to the often unsung heroes and heroines that work backstage to make the theatre magic happen.

With the guidance of TTAs co-founders and organizers Ian Taylor and Olivia Dermot Walsh, the event has attracted immediate support from some of the biggest names and companies in the industry, including Philips Entertainment, PRG, and Triple E, all of which are sponsoring the awards again this year.

The TTAs announced nominees for their 2014 awards as voting opened during the ABTT Theatre Show in London in June.

Sixty-three 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. According to organizers, more than 1,000 people voted in the first 24 hours of voting going live. Voting is still open at www.technicaltheatreawards.com, with it closing on September 30.

"We are delighted to be returning to PLASA London and The Theatres Trust stage to present this year's Technical Theatre Awards," says Taylor. "Since their conception the TTAs have received a huge amount of support from individuals and the industry as a whole. As we continue to develop and improve them, we look to the industry to get involved in supporting and shaping the future of the awards. As we go forward, we hope to develop relationships with industry associations and organizations to continue and improve the nomination process. These awards are for people working in the industry, created and operated by the industry, and we hope they will become an invaluable asset. We look forward to working with you all on this exciting journey of development, and we hope you can join us at PLASA London to raise a glass to the future."

Major industry organizations are again showing support for the TTAs. Sponsored awards are: The "Douglas Turnbull" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Stage Management (Supported by Opera Holland Park); The "Philips Entertainment" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Lighting; The "PRG" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Production Management; The "Triple E" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Flys & Rigging; The "Rigging Team" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Automation; The "Total Solutions Group" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Set Construction; The "Training for Design" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Education; The "Rosco" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Scenic Artistry; The "GDS" Award for Venue Sustainability; The "Pearce Hire" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Stage Crew; The "Hawthorn" Receiving Venue of the Year Award; The "Pigs Might Fly South" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Make-up and Wigs; The "Stage Sound Services" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Media Server Programming; The "d&b audiotechnik" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound; The "Robe" Hire Company of the Year Award; The "IOGIG" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Wardrobe; and The "AD Vision" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Props.

And if any company or individual wants to get in on the action the award for Outstanding Achievement in Performer Flying is still looking for its ideal sponsor.

"Everyone is invited to the TTAs ceremony on Tuesday, October 7, at 5pm on The Theatres Trust Stage (R40) at PLASA London," continues Taylor. "Now's the time to add it to your diaries -- we look forward to celebrating the amazing work of backstage crews with you at what promises to be a truly fantastic event!"

Anyone who wishes to join the TTA team for a drink at the awards presentation can register to attend the PLASA London show for free by using the URL below.