Nico Pennisi joined WRTV in October 2022.
“I started working professionally in equity theatre at eight years old at Beef & Boards," Lorene said.
She went on to study Music and News Broadcasting at Tennessee State University, but never stopped performing. “So many other artists that are here that are people of color looking for good equity work, looking for work that will allow them to do what they love on a professional stage. I wanted to add to the opportunities here for them," Lorene said.
The program allows artists to study wig, set and sound design, directing, acting, and more free of cost.NAATC is one of seven local nonprofits receiving $289,000 in funding for projects to support the Near West, Near Northwest and Nearby Neighborhoods.
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