Act 3 Productions Wins Best Director, Best Featured Actor, Best Lighting Design at 2013 IMEA Awards

Act3 Productions received three awards at the Inaugural International Music and Entertainment Awards held November 2 at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Act3 was nominated in nine categories for its recent production of Hair.

The winners were: Patti Mactas for best director of a musical, Elliott Brabant for best featured actor in a musical, and Tim Roberts for best lighting design in a musical. Other nominees from the production included: Belle Adams (supporting actress), Theresa Dean (set design), Tara Folio (leading actress), Justin Kasian (leading actor), Johnna Mitchell (choreography), and Daniel Pope (sound design).

The International Music and Entertainment Association, Inc. (IMEA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and serving as an advocate for individuals and organizations within the performing arts industry worldwide. The IMEA Awards honor and recognize the best in independent music and community/regional theater. The first awards ceremony featured acclaimed Broadway performer Eden Espinosa (Brooklyn, Wicked, Rent) as a performer and honoree. For a complete list of nominees, visit www.imeawards.com/nominees.

About Act3 Productions Act3 Productions offers a full repertoire of musicals, dramas, improvisation and original productions performed by professional and amateur actors of all ages on its home stage, Act3 Playhouse, located at 6285-R Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. The founding creative team is committed to creating new works and supporting emerging artists and directors. The company was honored with 12 Metropolitan Atlanta Theater Awards in 2013. Through classes, workshops, camps and performing opportunities, Act3 strives to expose young people to drama, dance, music, visual arts, technical production and more both onstage and behind the scenes. Act3 is a 501(c)(3) organization supported by corporate, foundation and individual donations. For more information, visit www.act3productions.org.

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