Have you got what it takes? The City of Ekurhuleni calls on developing community theatre groups to participate in the talent workshop scouting sessions.
A total of 12 successful theatre groups, comprising four from each of the three regions of the city, will be entered into a six-month masterclass and mentorship programme starting from January next year.
The programme is part of the Ekurhuleni Public Employment Programme (EPEP). Only developing theatre groups based in Ekurhuleni are eligible to participate.
To apply, send your application to CoEArts@ekurhuleni.gov.za by no later than midnight on October 9. An application must consist of the following:
• A written script or idea of your production (synopsis), including a cast of not more than 10 members and a crew list.
• Portfolio of images or three to five minutes video clip of your past performances.
• A reference letter for example from your ward councillor, previous tutor/mentor, school and/or organisations/companies you have performed for or worked with previously.
If you do not hear from the metro by October 12 consider your application unsuccessful. Late applications will not be considered.
Requirements for the scouting sessions:
Only community arts groups from the City of Ekurhuleni. Groups must perform a play of not more than 20 minutes and the cast must be limited to 10 members. Groups must be in black flexible clothing (track pants and T-shirts) and no props or set is required during the scouting sessions.
Shortlisting during sessions will be based on the following (selection criteria):
• Innovation: new and exciting, dynamic, current ideas/concepts plays about current social issues.
• Presentation: show vocal capabilities in diction, articulation, resonance, projection and rhythm.
• Storyline: the title of the play to be attractive and exciting, relevant and significant, and the structure of the play to be in line with the storyline.
• Creativity: creative choice including style and period staging and stagecraft.
Open workshop scouting sessions schedule:
(Only applied and shortlisted groups will attend)
October 14: Rhoo Hlatshwayo Art Centre in Daveyton 09:30 to 15:00.
October 15: Faranani Hall in Tsakani from 09:30 to 15:00.
October 21: Vosloorus Civic Centre Hall in Vosloorus 09:30 to 15:00.
October 22: Moses Molelekwa Art Centre in Thembisa 09:30 to 15:00.
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