Promosa play gives hope to the hopeless

Promosa’s talented young creative minds recently performed a superb self-written play showcasing the need for hope and redemption within the community.

This play, “Hope to the Hopeless”, was performed by the Promosa Community Youth Centre at Grace Tabernacle Church on Friday, 26 August. It was also staged in the community hall on Tuesday, 6 September and received high acclaim from the audience, which included the executive mayor, various MMCs and officials.

Rowaldinn Louw and Gaven Mahappy scripted “Hope to the Hopeless.” Louw also played the role of the main character, Ryan Rich, who faces a journey filled with drug addiction that ultimately leads to redemption.

The cast of the play is as follows:
Melissa, Ryan’s girlfriend was played by Sharonique Louw
Richard Rich, Ryan’s father, played by Lebo Spinnikum
Suster Maggie, played by Losette Absolom
Suster Amy, played by Neo Khumalo
Mandosa, played by Casey Raats
Selg, played by Romario Marnewick
Tamia, played by Thaytum Sherbai
Ryan Rich, played by Rowaldinn Louw
Imaginary girlfriend, played by Jennifer Louw
Zombie Jackson, played by Levi Absolom
Pastor Abrahams, played by Terence Absolom
Cassie played by Danise Julies
Daina played by Tertia
Nicole played by Shani Perreri
Nay nay played by Cassie Perreri
Gaean Mahappi: narrator
Tyron Carolus: camera man
Founder of the organisation: Natasja Barends.
Any youth interested in joining the arts programmes and organisation or would like to book the play can contact the founder of the Promosa Community Youth Centre, Natasja Barends, on 062 049 8945.