New School for Drama alum Nedra McClyde (’05) is nominated for a New York Innovative Theatre Award (IT Awards) for Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role for her work in Miss Evers' Boys, which was produced by Red Fern Theatre Company at the Shell Theatre in New York City this past season.

"Melanie Moyer Williams was such a giving and understanding director,” Nedra says about her experience working on the show. “She and all those other amazing actors... it made it so easy to fall in love with this production.”

The IT Awards are given annually to honor individuals and organizations who have achieved artistic excellence in Off-Off-Broadway theatre, and it recognizes the unique and essential role Off-Off-Broadway plays in contributing to American and global culture. The awards will be presented at on September 21, 2009.