About Us
We are a non profit charitable educational corporation, located in the historic, low income district of Ledbetter Heights in Shreveport, Louisiana. We exist to enhance the growth and development of our community by teaching people of all ages to find the potential and the gifts in oneself and how to become productive in a community. About Our Name
To better serve our community, we hav
e chosen an Ebonic name that relates to the younger generation, as well as uplifts the older generation. Everyone wants to have a grip on life the way that Tiger Woods does with his golf club, Wynton Marsalis with a trumpet, Oprah Winfrey with her charismatic charm, or Fred Astaire with his dynamic dancing and screen work. These are true players in their perspective fields, achieving the utmost from their talents, skills and special interests, in order to obtain gainful financial independence and peace of mind. Our Philosophy
We all have talents, skills, and special interests that can be assets to our community and society. With nurturing and cultivation of our minds, bodies, souls, and talents, we can accomplish the goals that we set for our future. Our Founder
Ron Hardy has used his musical talent and expertise to inspire as well as teach under served urban youth the nuts and bolts of the music industry through his program “ The Urban Music Workshop” sponsored by the arts organization he founded in 1997 called “Playaz and Playettes, Inc,” which won the “2004 Governor's Art Award for Outstanding Small Arts Organization in the State of Louisiana. "Wider Education thru Music Participation","The Hope Street Back to School Jamboree"," Succeed So You Can Lead" and "The Shreveport Labor Day Blues Fest" are a few of the innovative community programs and events sponsored by Playaz and Playettes, Inc.
