The letter thanks April Patrick-Rabiu and her company Atypical Pictures for their outstanding work creating shorts for an event at the Apollo Theater celebrating 20 years of South African democracy. Their collaboration enhanced the quality of the event beyond what the budget allowed, and they contributed a significant amount of time and showed patience during revisions. Their work helped make the event on October 12th a success as part of the Apollo Theater's 80th anniversary celebrations. The letter writer offers to advocate for Atypical Pictures in the future if needed.

1. 10/20/2014
April Patrick-Rabiu
c/o Atypical Pictures
244 Fifth Avenue
Suite #2AP
New York, New York 10001
Dear Ms. Patrick-Rabiu,
On behalf of the Apollo Theater, we thank you for the outstanding shorts you and your
Atypical Pictures team created for Uptown Hall: The Harlem/South Africa Connection
as we celebrated the 20th anniversary of South Africa’s democracy during our Africa
Now! South Africa festival.
Your collaboration with our team and our partners was exemplary and allowed us to
enhance the quality of Uptown Hall: The Harlem/South Africa Connection to a level far
above what our budget actually allowed. In fact, you and your team were so integral to
this Uptown Hall, I often called Atypical Pictures “our secret weapon.”
Whether it was speaking to you as we brainstormed the development of the event, the
time your company contributed to our not-for-profit organization, the patience you all
showed during the revisionary process, or the remarkable creativity within your films,
we appreciated everything you did to make Sunday, October 12, 2014 a successful and
historic day here at the Apollo and a fitting part of our 80th anniversary. If Atypical ever
needs an advocate, don’t hesitate to contact me or any member of the Apollo team.
Sincerely,
L. Adé Williams
Community Programs Manager