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Southwest Arts Center launches Premiere Acting Crew with Freddie Hendricks, EAD

(PAC) Premiere Acting Crew officially launches on Friday, August 5, 2011 @ the Southwest Arts Center located at 915 New Hope Road Atlanta, Georgia 30331.  The excitement begins at 7- 7:30pm with the Pre-Party White Carpet Affair hosted by Duain Richmond, so wear ALL WHITE.  The celebration will continue through 11pm with a “Fundraiser to Celebrate Greatness” hosted by Enoch King featuring special surprise guest! Wonder who it will be?

Premiere Acting Crew (P.A.C.) was founded in 2010 by world-renowned director Freddie Hendricks, who will be the Executive Artistic Director.  He is the 2002 Abby Award Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award and was recognized for his uniqueness as a director, performer, writer, and leader. He has gained respect as a notable teacher of the arts.  Freddie Hendricks’ work exemplifies creativity, with a voice of clear perspective, during a time in great need of a positive artistic voice.  His work explores the deeper issues of the world, embarking on social enlightenment. 

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I met Freddie Hendricks years ago when he came to Knoxville as a part of the Freddie Hendrick’s Youth Ensemble, which led to me writing a grant for the Knoxville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to bring the phenominal performance called “Soweto Soweto, A Township is Calling.”  Simply awesome! Hendricks remains one of the most innovative and inspiring artists. He has been a leader in the arts for decades, and will continue to create world-changing art to help heal the world through the Premiere Acting Crew.

Other PAC staff members include André C. Allen - Managing Director who is the founded theatrical lighting design firm for Blacklight Productions Inc., in 1990. In 1993, The Blacklight evolved into a full-scale production services company, providing logistics management as well as technical support. Now in its 20th year of operation, Blacklight expands services to the Television & Film industries. Today, with an impressive technical and logistic support background for theater, concerts and tours, Blacklight joins the P.A.C. as the official creative vision firm. Under the direction of André C. Allen (Founding Managing Director; P.A.C.) the Blacklight will combine the latest in theater technologies with the premier performers of P.A.C.

Enoch King - Artistic Associate

Jacqueline Lewis - Executive Assistant to Mr. Hendricks

Crystal Clark - Marketing & Public Relations Director

Kim Hutchens - Corporate Sponsorship Manager

Denise Williams - Resource Developer

Danyé Brown - Arts Education Director

Jelani Jones – Choreographer

P.A.C. is an international theater company based in Atlanta, Georgia featuring a growing global network of teachers, facilitators, and artists focused on sharing the human experience and its lessons through theater.  A collective of 30 artists expertly trained in a range of disciplines develop works with the desire to change the face of theater.  P.A.C. sets the highest artistic standards to tackle topics of social change, political issues, and humandichotomy.   The company takes elements of multimedia, dance, music, and acting to create outstanding pieces that target the inspiration of the world.

So aren’t you ready to purchase your tickets? They are $35 in advance and $50 at the door. To purchase your tickets visit: http://www.premiereactingcrew.org/buy-tickets.html. If you have questions call 678.667.4PAC (722). Stay connected with  PAC @ twitter.com/theworldpac and/or facebook.com/premiereactingcrew or visit: http://www.premiereactingcrew.org

Also, if you are interested in scheduling one of the last dates for a 1 on 1 acting session with Mr. Freddie Hendricks there are only two weeks left for sessions. July 13-22 will be the last times available for those 1 on 1 classes for the summer. After July 22nd, Mr. Hendricks will be busy with the production of "The Green Book" as well as preparing for the upcoming launch of P.A.C. and the P.A.C. season. Please take advantage of these last scheduled dates because there are only a few dates left. Contact me as soon as possible to schedule your time slot.

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Jacquelyn (Moore) Payne is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, and a graduate of the University of Tennesse-Knoxville. Her career began working with youth organizations, then advertising as she has always had a special interest and love for the arts and culture. As the owner of the former Black...

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