New online streaming playform for entertainment industry

The award-winning theatrical production company &CO is proud to present its latest endeavor &SCENE, a live online streaming platform for theatre folk, by theatre folk, and for all those who love the live elements of entertainment.

For them, it’s all about inspiring community.

This went live on April 25 with the reunion of the 2007 South African company as well as the local and international creative teams of the hit musical Hairspray, in their weekly Together Again slot.

Viewers enjoyed two hours of non-stop fun and nostalgia as guests in the virtual studio treated the viewers to fabulous behind-the-scenes insights and personal stories that make this art form so unique.

The local and international creative teams, including Richard Loring (executive producer), Debra Batzofin (associate producer), Marc Shaiman (Tony award-winning composer and lyricist) live from the USA, Lon Hoyt (musical director), Greg Graham (dance captain) and Mark Sendroff (international entertainment lawyer) all waxed lyrical about their personal experiences of getting this hit Broadway production onto an African stage for the first time.

Hosted by Natasha van der Merwe, a number of cast members including Harry Sideropoulos, Kate Normington, Kyle Grant, Elizca Coetzer and Jo Galloway added their voices to the show, both in interviews and fabulous performances of a selection of the hits of the show, making the evening one to remember.

Hairspray : Together Again was a sure-fire hit with the viewers and kick-started the weekly segment on &SCENE with viewers asking for more.

Founded in April, &SCENE is a live-streaming network that brings together all facets of the theatre industry in a curated online streaming performance space, creating a sense of community between audiences and artists.

They are empowering artists with unique opportunities to earn income as well as encouraging creative growth in creating unique onine content. &SCENE believes that the digital trend, and all its potential, is to be embraced as the new normal.

Streaming for twelve hours daily, their service is free to stream on Facebook and YouTube.

A diverse variety of content is offered.

From weekday morning workouts (offering yoga, workouts and choreography), to family content (baking classes, kidcentric classes offering activities including singing, dancing and storytime), workshops with industry professionals (in acting, singing, dancing and producing), wellness hours (focusing on the mental and physical well-being), chat shows, play readings, open mics and special content.

Weekends are set to include shows for young performers to shine, as well as a rotating Saturday afternoon special broadcast and the brand new Together Again, bringing together members of South African favourite productions for one night only.
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Weekly highlights will be Coffee and Connect with Dr D, a weekly show hosted by Dr Dorianne Weil chatting to special guests and the fun creative class for the whole family, Bake A Leg! with Andrea Shine.

For the full, ever-evolving schedule, please to &SCENE’s website.