Cameron Conlon Foundation supports the performing arts
FOURWAYS – Cameron Conlon's life was tragically cut short in 2016. In honour of the young performer's memory, the Cameron Conlon Foundation has been launched in Fourways.
Khanyisile Ngwabe and Mathews Rantsoma on stage together. Ngwabe is a singer and actor and Rantsoma is an actor. Both have performed numerous times at the Market Theatre Laboratory. Photo: Giovanni Toldo Photography
In his memory, the Cameron Conlon Foundation was launched in May at the Indaba Hotel.
An avid and talented performer, the foundation honours Conlon’s life by empowering talented individuals in the arts through education, showcasing their talent and supporting artistic endeavours. The evening saw a number of young artists and performers show off their skills.
Chantel Thomas and Puseletso Mphela Lekgau perform a dance duet at the launch of the Cameron Conlon Foundation. Photo: Giovanni Toldo PhotographyJames Netherlands is one of the artists being supported by the Cameron Conlon Foundation, created in honour of the young man who tragically died in his Grade 12 year. Photo: Giovanni Toldo PhotographyJock Kleynhans attended St Stithians, where his passion for the performing arts began. Photo: Giovanni Toldo PhotographyDancer Lara Kleynhans has dreamt of being on stage since she was nine years old and performs modern dancing. She is also a student at Stageworx School of Performing Arts Photo: Giovanni Toldo Photography
According to the foundation’s Facebook page, Conlon was particularly gifted at physical theatre and clowning.
