The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2019 Idea Awards for Theatre; three grants awarded to adventurous new voices in playwriting and musical theatre, as well the visionary playwrights who have inspired and blazed trails before them. The two inaugural 2019 Tooth of Time Distinguished Career Awards will be presented to Tina Howe and Adrienne Kennedy. Honoring accomplished playwrights who have created significant, idea-driven works throughout their career, the Tooth of Time Distinguished Career Award is given with a $20,000 prize for each recipient. Dave Harris is the recipient of this year's Ollie New Play Award. The 2019 Vivace Musical Theatre Award will be awarded to the composer/lyricist team, Kit Yan & Melissa Li. Recognizing emerging talent and original work with ambitious theatrical ideas, both awards are bestowed with a $30,000 prize. Each of the five artists will also receive a unique hand-carved marble statuette. The 2019 Idea Awards for Theatre will be presented on Mon Sept 23 in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted at New Dramatists. Press contact: Brett Oberman/Keith Sherman & Associates (212/764-7900)...