Georgia theater teacher to be honored with Tony Award after mentoring stars for decades
A beloved Georgia theater teacher is taking center stage on a national level. Freddie Hendricks of Utopian Academy for the Arts in Ellenwood is being honored with a special Tony Award recognizing outstanding educators. For more than 30 years, Hendricks has helped shape the next generation of performers, including notable former students such as Kenan Thompson, Kandi Burruss and Saycon Sengbloh.