The Market Theatre Laboratory is calling on talented youth from Alexandra and surrounding areas to ignite their passion for the performing arts and apply now for its full-time Theatre and Performance Course, starting in 2025.
The enrolment period will remain open until September 30, welcoming passionate and determined young individuals eager to explore their potential in the performing arts.
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Renowned for its commitment to nurturing exceptional talent, the lab has a storied reputation as a multi-award-winning arts incubator.
Through intensive training, students undergo practical experience in a laboratory environment allowing them to develop their craft to a professional standard.
The programme emphasises learning through experimentation, exchange and collaboration, ensuring that each student’s unique creative journey is guided by expert mentorship.
Only 20 first-year students are selected each year, fostering a close-knit community where individual talents can flourish.
The lab’s curriculum is meticulously designed to adapt to the evolving landscape of the theatre industry, equipping young artists with the skills needed to thrive not only in the performing arts but also in various fields such as publishing, marketing and event management.
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Notable alumni such as Warren Masemola and Wonder Ndlovu exemplify the success that graduates can achieve with many receiving accolades like the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards.
The lab’s alumni community underscores its mission to provide opportunities for talented youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue careers in the arts.
When co-founded in 1989 by visionaries Vanessa Cooke, Dr John Kani and Barney Simon, the lab aimed to empower underserved youth with the means to explore their artistic passions.
Today, that mission remains unwavering, fostering sustainable careers and amplifying diverse voices within the theatre space. The lab’s commitment to excellence is evidenced by an impressive array of awards its productions have garnered.
The lab recently received a Standard Bank Bronze Ovation Award for the production Mehlala, directed by alumnus Billy Langa at the National Arts Festival 2024.
Details: Marketlab.co.za
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