New York, NY - September 27, 2007 - Mike Houston wins the 2007 New York Innovative Theatre Award for "Outstanding Solo Performance" for his performance in the eavesdrop® production of THE LEDGE.

THE LEDGE, written by Jack Hanley and directed by Christopher Eaves, opened at the Sanford Meisner Theater on December 1, 2006 and continued through December 17th. Martin Denton of nytheatre.com wrote that THE LEDGE is "a theatrical experience of rare power and beauty." Andrew Rothkin of High Drama called it "a wintry tempest of excitement and heart-wrenching climax."

Mike Houston moved to New York City in 2004. He is a recent graduate of the William Esper studio and has a recurring role in the Showtime television series "Brotherhood." THE LEDGE was Mike's first collaboration with eavesdrop®. He has also contributed his vocal talent to the 2006 incarnation of SELF AT HAND.

The IT Awards are given annually to recognize the unique and essential role Off-Off-Broadway plays in contributing to American and global culture and to expand audience

awareness and appreciation of the full New York theatre experience. The third annual IT Awards ceremony was held at the Haft Auditorium at the Fashion Institute of Technology on September 24, 2007. Actress and comedian Julie Halston hosted the event.

THE LEDGE is based upon the O. Henry prize-winning short story "The Ledge" by Lawrence Sargent Hall, Sr., ©1959, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine.

Production Credits: written by Jack Hanley, performed by Mike Houston, directed by Christopher Eaves; assistant director Megin Jimenez, stage manager Erin Klee, music and vocals Alicia Mathewson, sound and video Christopher Eaves, projection screen design Jeremy Chernick, sound engineer Joshua Coleman, press representation Manuel Igrejas.

We extend our gratitude to Dixon Place, The Field, Bowdoin College Library, and the generous contributions of the eavesdrop® collective, our friends and family. [NYIT]