Our Founders, Board and Objectives
Jeneen Hammond, Founder / Artistic Director A native of New Orleans, Louisiana and alumni of the remarkable New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), Jeneen began her theatrical career at the age of 15 and has graced the stage in Lead and Supporting roles for Regional and Community Theaters such as, Le Petit, San Diego Rep, Moonlight Amphitheatre and the Holly Theater. Her performance credits include: "Ragtime, 1940's Radio Hour, Working, Little Shop of Horrors, Children of Eden, Big River..." and many more. In 2006, Jeneen and her family relocated from California to Atlanta, Georgia. Over the years, Jeneen has earned recognition as an Actress, Singer, Writer and Producer. Jeneen is not only known for her exceptional gifts, but mostly for her compassion and contagious ability to encourage and draw out the God-given potential and gifts in others. Coupling her passion for the Arts and love for helping people, Jeneen continues to write and launch programs that will enrich lives locally and internationally through the Arts. She also serves as an Advisory Board Member for Fifth Row Center Theater in Flowery Branch, GA.
Co-Founder / Board Member - Michael Hammond
Husband, Father and Author of the book, "Woman of A to Z." Michael enjoys spending time with his family, writing, counseling and mentoring at-risk youth.
Board Member
Shirandi Shamamba
Advisory Board Members
Lance Stinespring, Gentry Darby, Wonda Coppin, Delsa Dixon, Jennifer Droske, Tracy Chaffen, Shermin Ferrier
Our Mission, vision, Objectives
Mission
- To provide a positive and creative outlet of expression through the Performing Arts to encourage one's sense of value, potential and purpose for life, as it relates to the performing artist and its audience.
- To create and present innovative, relevant materials and productions of excellence that will enlighten, empower and encourage the spirit of its audiences.
- To empower individuals through the performing arts to excel beyond cultural barriers, socio-economic differences and negative life experiences.
- To train individuals with relevant, industry tools that help to develop and master performance potential, and an overall, healthy confidence and esteem for self and others.
- To inspire individuals to create new markets / platforms, in which to use their gifts and talents toward humanitarian efforts that will positively impact the people around them.
- To provide a bridge to the performing arts for aspiring performers of all ages from faith based / community organizations.
- To create and enhance various written forms of media; theater, radio, television, movies, literature etc. that reflect foundational values and principles for the positive enrichment of its audiences, young and mature.
- Faith, Integrity, Love, Excellence, Respect, Humility, Teamwork, Leadership
WORDS FROM THE FOUNDER
"In our changing world today, there are so many unhealthy influences. I believe that we all need a place to be inspired, enriched and empowered to live out and master our God-given purpose and true potential! MasterPiece Performing Arts Company (MPPAC) was founded out of a desire to provide an outlet in the Arts that cultivate a positive, wholesome experience and expression for all individuals, regardless of age, race, creed or color.
My hope is that this organization serves to inspire each of us to fulfill our life’s purpose and recognize the value of who we were created to be….a Masterpiece! A reflection of the Greatest Artist there is!"
Jeneen Hammond, Artistic Director