USA: TEA Selects RWS Entertainment Group to Produce Thea Awards Gala 2023 & 2024

The US-based non-profit industry association Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), which connects creators, developers, planners and designers in the international themed attractions industry, has selected the show production company RWS Entertainment Group (RWS) as its partner for the 2023 and 2024 “Thea Awards” Gala. This year’s ceremony to officially present the association’s recognitions to the awardees already announced during IAAPA Expo 2022 will take place April 15 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. For the first time, the event will be held as part of the “TEA INSPIRE Week” format, which also includes a leadership forum and conference.

RWS’ services will include scripting, stage design, media, graphic and video elements, entertainment, production and stage management, including oversight of AV, lighting, sound and engineering. “We are honored to be entrusted with such a high-profile, globally recognized event as TEA’s Thea Awards Gala. For the next two years, not only will we have the opportunity to inspire gala attendees as part of TEA’s new Inspire Week, but we will also have the great privilege of producing an event that celebrates the immense talents of our clients, colleagues and friends,” states Ryan Stana, founder and CEO of RWS.

TEA Executive Director, Lindsey Nelson, says: “TEA is thrilled to be embarking on this multi-year partnership with RWS Entertainment Group. As both a long-time member and dedicated global partner of the TEA, RWS understands the TEA membership and what the Thea Awards Gala represents to the global themed entertainment industry. Because of that wealth of industry knowledge, they also recognize the untapped potential of the Theas and will utilize their expertise as a world-class event producer to help TEA elevate and grow this global brand.” (eap)