Greensburg, PA – Latrobe resident Adam Altman, who graduated from Seton Hill in May 2004 with a BA in Theatre, has recently received the Peggy Ezekiel Award of Distinction from the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) – Ohio Valley Section. Altman received the award in the Undergraduate Student Lighting Design category for his work in Seton Hill’s production of “Proof” in November 2003.

The Peggy Ezekiel Award, created in honor of one of the four original founders of USITT- Ohio Valley, is presented annually by USITT – Ohio Valley to recognize outstanding achievement in Design and Technology.

Altman is currently working in theatre in the Pittsburgh area, and has recently been involved in the Pittsburgh Playhouse and Pittsburgh Opera performances of “A View from the Bridge.”

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