Today we’d like to introduce you to Aaron Butler.
Hi Aaron, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Aaron Charles Butler is native of Dallas, Texas born on a wintery Wednesday at 3 am. My love for music started my journey. As far back as I can remember, I’ve been into the arts and science. I taught myself to read at the age of 4 years old, and by 6yrs old, I tested and labeled a genius. However, life was not a crystal stair for me; I ended up growing in an environment that was not supportive of my talents, and sadly, by the time I turned 17 years old, I was abandon and homeless. After many years of strife, I was able to redirect my course in through the rocky seas of life to whom I’ve developed into today: Many people say that I’m dependable, self-motivated individual with an outstanding background. Certified and degreed by NorthLake College with 20 years of experience in the film, television, music, and entertainment field. I’m a proud minority business owner and entrepreneur of Monte Carlo Street Productions LLC, which is a for-profit film/ television production company in Dallas, Texas.
I am a lover of his community, and I strive to inspire and create a better world for the youth with my non-profit The Luxor Society, Inc. The Luxor Society Inc. is a Non-Profit Organization which gives underprivileged yet exceptionally gifted students and at-risk youth opportunities to create educational, social, and economic impact in their lives and communities. “We make it our life’s breath to instill the Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding necessary for our successors to have a fighting chance to build sustainable lives. We dedicate our time into the study and research of influences and effective strategies best suited to serve the needs for our future as a people.”
I’ve amassed many skills along the way, one of which is Stage Management. As a trusted and respected Stage Manger, I’ve worked on countless Plays in the Theatre Arts realm for theaters such as Casa Manana, Cara Mia Theatre, Soul Rep Theatre, Garland Civic Theatre, Jubilee Theatre of Ft. Worth, and many more. I currently utilize my gifts be sharing them with students across the country as an Education Consult for Performing Arts Schools and Businesses.
Now, I’ve grown and become a Director in both Theatre and Film. I have currently Directed 3 play productions and counting. My latest film project is my first feature-length documentary about Booker T. Washington Performance and Visual Arts in Dallas called “ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS: The Story Of Colored School No. 7,” which is sure to become a hit, once released as a Docu=Series fall 2023 on all major streaming platforms. One of my current spaces I love to spend my time is working with my partnership at Booker T Washington Performance and Visual Arts High School as Film and Stage Management Consult. My greatest compliment I received is “I’m the co-worker you love to see every morning, the who reminds you of your best friend. Better yet, that awesome teacher you had in high school whose class you couldn’t wait to get to because they just seem to “get it.”
I think what makes unique is that I’m equipped with the knowledge necessary to achieve any goal which is having an open heart and a humble spirit. I hope my life and legacy will be an inspiration to others because even with all the adversity I experienced in life, it was no match for my mindset and dedication.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I hasn’t been easy at all on my journey; I’ve experienced divorce, betrayal, financial hardships, and the loss of loved ones to get this far. Everything I had to shed was painful but most necessary for elevation. Each day, even with my newfound clout, I still have to deal with racism, classism, and colorism. As a Dark-Skinned Black Man in this industry, it’s tough. You have to get up every day and demolish everyone’s misconceptions of you; nothing has changed in that way.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
The work I do is the work I love to do! Entertainment is fun… think about it. Every day whether I’m in or out of a classroom or a boardroom I’m still doing something that others pay for. People have to work hard to be able to afford the luxury of the entertainment we provide. I see it all come together for free.
I focus on creating things that are quality forms of work. If we are gonna film a movie, then it must be done right. Nothing I apply pressure to has not produced diamonds or gold. That’s not bragging; that’s just being sure of my product! It’s not just about making a songs: they must be songs with meaning, good writing, and excellent sound quality. If it’s a movie, then it must be the same; however, with movies we must take extra special care to detail because image is everything. I started my film business with that principal in mind of image control; we are judge as community/ race by what others see and hear coming from us. We have to take precaution in what we create because it will outlive us.
I’m most proud of having the ability to teach my gift to the next generations people in this industry don’t want to teach the kids the craft of film and television out of fear of it taking their jobs, which to me is preposterous.
Do you have any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
I honestly didn’t have a good childhood. We struggled pretty hard; my parents did the best they could in some aspects however growing up in oak cliff wasn’t easy. I did enjoy the eras I got to experience. The ’80s and ’90s were the best time to be alive from movies, TV, Sports, and music.
Contact Info:
- Website: theluxorsociety.org
- Instagram: @theluxorsociety @montecarlostreetprod @blackseed_kal_el
- Facebook: The Luxor Society
- Youtube: @theluxorsociety
