A post shared by Tre' Booker (@artist.tre)Tre’ Booker’s path to the stage started when he asked “Miss Joanne” for candy. He was walking past her office in the third or fourth grade, and saw a bowl of sugary treats on her desk.
Little did Tre’ know, “Miss Joanne” was also Joanne Hoack, the director and cinematographer. She’s directed dozens of projects over the years, ranging from major motion pictures to gripping documentaries.
One of her docs, Purple Dreams, chronicles the inspiring tales of inner-city youths who successfully pursue their passions for acting.
When Tre’ started spending more time around Joanne, she had one question: “Why aren’t you auditioning?” Tre’ was in constant motion, always jumping around.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Joanne eventually became Tre’s godmother, and encouraged the kid with the sweet moves to take up dancing.