City is searching for talent in community theatre groups
Metro is looking for developing community theatre groups in Ekurhuleni.
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, four from each of the three regions of the city, will be entered into masterclasses and mentorship programmes from January 2023 to June 2023.
The programme is part of the Ekurhuleni Public Employment Programme (EPEP). Only developing theatre groups based in Ekurhuleni are eligible to participate.
How to apply
Send your application to CoEArts@ekurhuleni.gov.za by no later than midnight, on Sunday.
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 – five-minute video clip of your past performances.
• A reference letter, e.g., from your ward councillor, previous tutor/mentor, school and or organisations/companies you have performed for or worked with previously.
If you do not receive feedback from the metro by October 12, applicants should consider their 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 cast 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 play in relation to current social issues.
• Presentation – show vocal capabilities in diction, articulation, resonance, projection and rhythm.
• Storyline – title of the play to be attractive and exciting, relevant and significance, the structure of the play to be in line with the storyline, etc.
• Creativity – creative, choice including style and period staging and stagecraft, etc.
Open workshop scouting sessions schedule:
(Only applied and shortlisted groups will attend)
• October 14 – Rhoo Hlatshwayo Art Centre, Daveyton, from 09:30 to 15:00
• October 15 – Faranani Hall, Tsakani, from 09:30 to 15:00
• October 21 – Vosloorus Civic Centre Hall, Vosloorus, from 09:30 to 15:00
• October 22 – Moses Molelekwa Art Centre, Thembisa, from 09:30 to15:00.
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