Charles E Patterson, Christal Entertainment Productions (CEP) is a Writer, Producer, and Director.  He has always had a passion for Sports, Theater and Film.  Growing up watching his favorite team the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was impressed with their dominating presence.  With their rigorous training program they executed their plays with such accuracy and precision.  Charles has adapted this same principle when it comes to directing his plays.  He tells his cast, if they will do their best, memorize their lines, following his direction and guidance and practice like a professional athlete trains; they will become the character. They will bring the production to life and for the audience, they will make the play real.  Acting is art and is best when it imitates life.

Charles is committed to enhancing the hidden talents of actors while creating a vehicle for cultural enrichment, education, creative stimulation, spiritual inspiration, and just good old family laughter. His goal is to consistently provide first class family entertainment that will have you coming back for more.

In addition to directing, Charles is also an actor.  He models himself after some of his favorite actors, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington, and Samuel L. Jackson. They bring their characters to life and make them believable.   Having worked and performed in countless productions, Charles can truly say he's worked with some amazing people over the years. He's written, co-written, produced, directed and co-directed many stage productions that deal with the complexities of today's society and family life.  His resume consists of two films, two commercials and many theatre productions.  He has performed and/or directed the following:

1992 - "Tambourines’ To Glory"
1993 - "The Last Six Hours of Christ"
1994 - "A Raisin In The Sun"
1995 - "Who's Got His Own"
1996 - "Simply Heavenly"
1998 - "Fences / Troy"
2000 - "A Father's Love"
2003 - "Mystery of the Slain Lamb"
2004 - "God's Choice"
2005 - "Don't Suffer In Silence"
2006 - "Dead Innocent" The Ed Johnson Story
2007 - "Tomorrow Never Comes"
2008 - "Stand Up For Freedom"
2008 - "A New Beginning"
2009 - "Twelve Angry Jurors"
2009 - "Sahkanaga"...The Film
2009 - "Home Going Celebration of Tiny Jenkins"
2010 - "No Man Can Stop You"
2011 - "He's A Good Man"
2012 - "God Said it"...Film
2012 - "Choices" Breaking The Generational Curse
2014 - "The First Lady"

Charles is a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee and a veteran of the Chattanooga Fire Department where he holds the rank of Captain.  Charles is married with three children and attends Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church, where Carlos D. Williams is the Pastor.

Charles believes everything we go through is for a reason; to come out stronger than before, giving God all the glory.   Charles would like to express his sincere gratitude to the Chattanooga community for their continued support of his productions.  He truly believes what God has for you, is for you...claim it!!

Charles give thanks to his family, friends and the community for their loving support. But most of all he give thanks to God who has been the driving force in his life.  May God Bless you.