Today we’d like to introduce you to Renee’ Strong.
The name Renee’ means “Reborn” and if you ask what drives her, the answer will be her inner relationship with God and her desire to please Him. Born in Atlanta, Ga, Renee’ starting writing short stories, songs. and poems at an early age and continued into adulthood. She discovered her passion to create artistic works and share with others and began building a major production company.
As co-founder of taking Note Entertainment, LLC, Renee has published songs in all genres of music in the U.S. and internationally, for major recording artist, record labels, movies, and plays. Her company has produced music for Charlie Wilson, Keith Sweat, Joe, Tamela Mann, Destiny’s Child, B2K, Lloyd, Ashanti, Musiq Soul Child, Anthony Hamilton, Jaheim, Boney James, Peter White, Yolanda Adams, and many more. Her ability extended to movies and plays including Tyler Perry’s “Daddy’s Little Girls”, “Bad Mom’s Christmas 2” and Tyler Perry’s stage play “What’s Done In The Dark”.
Deciding to further pursue her creative passions in the area of stage and theater, Renee’ developed Strong One’s Productions. Strong One’s Productions is a theatrical performance company based in Atlanta, GA. Although the company is only five years old, her previous experience in the music industry laid the foundation for her professionalism, commitment to excellence and a desire to continue to raise the bar.
Currently, Renee’ is bringing her creative ability to the stage as a playwright, producer, and director in her own theatrical productions. The premiere of her first major play “Stronger In Broken Places” was a huge hit, received rave reviews, and is scheduled to be presented at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center on the Morehouse College Campus Sept. 14th 5:00pm.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
There were a lot of struggles. The first company Take Note Entertainment, LLC was built over a period of 18 years with my then husband. It was based on his musical ability, my writing and business savvy. When the company was on top and doing great my husband left our family.
The company was ordered to be dissolved in the divorce. I was left with nothing and basically had to start over. In addition to that, I had three children to raise on my own. I had to totally reinvent myself and figure out what direction I needed to take. Bills were rolling in and I’d been out of the corporate world 18 years. I was unable to find work that would pay me enough to afford the lifestyle we had built. I decided to push forward on my passion for creating and to develop a new company that would be based on my talent alone so that no one could ever take a company I’d built again.
We’d love to hear more about what you do.
I love my new company because I have the freedom to express my vision and creativity without having to scale it down to other perspectives. I want to give my audiences a message in each performance that is needed. Every production has a goal for the audience to leave better, more enlightened or encouraged. I want my name to be associated with excellence, professionalism and respected. I believe my gift in writing is God-given and I try to give Him my best in each production.
Strong Ones Productions is an Atlanta based company that strives to encourage, enrich, and entertain through performance in theatrical arts. Original works are presented that are innovative, thought-provoking and relevant in today’s society. Our performances are engaging and welcome audiences from diverse segments of the community to help promote understanding of other cultures
It is our goal to provide excellence in entertainment to audiences that will cultivate an appreciation for the arts.
Strong Ones Productions is also dedicated to producing the best in theater and fostering the growth of the Atlanta acting community by showcasing local professional talent.
What was you like growing up?
I grew up in a very wooded part of Atlanta near Camp Creek Parkway. My home was on 13 acres and I was very adventurous. I had numerous dogs and cats and loved the woods. Very imaginative, I would act out stories out and play outside for hours. I loved anything that was physically challenging and was a natural athlete. My personality was friendly but I was a strong-willed child. I usually would find a way to negotiate to get what I’d want. I would play a lot of jokes on others as well. When I was young, my mom said I knew every song on the radio. I loved music and remembered lyrics at melodies at a very young age. Around the age of ten, I began writing poetry.
Pricing:
- Tickets to performances usually range from $25 to $50
- Tickets may be purchased on our website www.strongonesproductions.com
Contact Info:
- Website: www.strongonesproductions.com
- Phone: 770-299-9905
- Email: strongonesproductions@gmail.com
- Facebook: @strongonesproductions
- Twitter: @StrongOnes_Inc
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