Ponca City, OK —— Ponca City will welcome home one of its own as accomplished screenwriter, producer, and actress Danielle Hoover headlines a special community event titled Lights, Camera, Courage, Tuesday, March 24th at 9:30am and 6:00pm in the Pioneer Tech Conference Center.
This free event, open to the public with required registration, celebrates Hoover’s remarkable journey from her childhood in Ponca City to her thriving career in the film and television industry. The evening is designed to inspire and engage the community by highlighting the success of a former Ponca City native who has built an influential career in Hollywood.
Hoover currently writes for the hit Netflix series Ginny & Georgia and has contributed to numerous television projects throughout her career, including Insatiable in 2018, Life in Pieces in 2015, and Liv and Maddie in 2013. She will also share insights into her current film project, Goodbye Girl, offering attendees a behind the scenes look at her creative process and storytelling approach.
In addition to discussing her professional accomplishments, Hoover will reflect on pivotal transformational moments that shaped her career path. She will also speak about her role during the 2023 Writers Guild strike, including her involvement in helping advance critical contractual changes that strengthened and protect future opportunities for writers across the industry.
The event is all about sparking excitement for the arts, celebrating one of Ponca City’s own, and encouraging future writers, performers, and creatives to chase their passions. Hoover’s journey shows that even in a competitive industry, success is within reach when passion meets hard work and a willingness to keep going when things get tough. Hoover’s achievements are a good reminder that global impact can begin in small towns and that creative ambition can flourish with courage and commitment.
Community members of all ages are encouraged to attend this inspiring celebration of storytelling, perseverance, and hometown success on Tuesday, March 24th at 9:30am and 6:00pm in the Pioneer Tech Conference Center. For more information about Pioneer Technology Center’s programs and services, call 580-762-8336 or visit www.pioneertech.edu.
