Eden Espinosa & More Set for IMEA Awards, 11/2; Colt Chambers to Host

Colt Chambers, most notably known nationally as "America's Youngest Theatre Producer," has been confirmed to host and perform at the 2013, inaugural, IMEA Awards. The IMEA Awards will be presented on November 2, 2013 at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Kentucky. The IMEA Awards were designed to honor and recognize the best in independent music and community and regional theatre and are presented by the International Music and Entertainment Association, Inc., and produced by Colt D. Chambers Theatrical Enterprises.

Only 18 years old, Chambers serves as the Executive Producer of the IMEA Awards and also serves as the President of the International Music and Entertainment Association. Colt is a seasoned, award-winning, vocalist and entertainer. Colt produces community and regional theatre and plans to break into the "commercial" theatre scene soon. Current projects include; IMEA Awards, Broadway at the Beach, and several production that are still in development. Due to his success at a very young age, Chambers received a Commendation from Georgia Governor, Nathan Deal, and a Resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives for being an outstanding member in the Northwest Georgia community.

Aside from Colt Chambers, the IMEA Awards has confirmed and announced several other performers including; Eden Espinosa, Brianna Valente, Abby Peek, Tyler Matl, and more!

Eden Espinosa is known for her role as Elphaba in Wicked, RENT, and the title role of Brooklyn in Brooklyn the Musical. She recently released a solo album entitled "Look Around" which is nominated for several IMEA Awards.

Brianna Valente, from Boston, Massachusetts, will be performing and presenting. Brianna is known for being a "Theatre Kid" Socialite on Twitter alike fellow performer, Abby Peek.

Abby Peek will be coming in from Kansas and will "Show Off" on the stage with her cover from The Drowsy Chaperone. Abby is know for being the poster child of "Actor Problems" online.

Tyler Matl is an award winning teen pop sensation who will be performing and presenting. Tyler recently ended his final leg on the Teen Nation Tour.

Greylan James was seen on The Voice and was chosen via ReverbNation to perform at the IMEA Awards. Greylan will receive the Colt D. Chambers Award of Excellence which is an award given annually to a young artist who has earned a significant amount of success.

Other performers include: Sheila Raye Charles, daughter of music legend Ray Charles, Septimius the Great, and the Paramount Players who will perform the Opening and Closing Numbers.

The International Music and Entertainment Association (IMEA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and serving as an advocate to individuals and organizations within the performing arts and entertainment industries. The International Music and Entertainment Association/IMEA Awards is focused on one objective, the development of the performing arts industry worldwide and encouraging the pursuit of personal and professional growth in the pursuit of excellence to individuals and organizations in the industries.

To learn more about IMEA, visit www.IMEAOnline.com. To learn more about Colt Chambers, visit www.ChambersTheatrical.com. To learn more about the IMEA Awards and to purchase tickets ($15), visit www.IMEAAwards.com.

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