Marlene Blom
Marlene Blom (1963-1996). Choreographer and director.
Contents
Biography
She was married to playwright Charles J. Fourie. She died tragically in a car accident in 1996 at the age of 33.
Training
She studied at the University of Cape Town in the early 1980s.
Career
Worked for CAPAB.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
She co-directed Grot van die kaalkoppe in 1990.
Works include People Say that Steven Weed… (CAPAB in association with Community Arts Project 198?*), The Hunting of the Snark (CAPAB, 1991).
She produced the dance productions Exhibition, in 3 Pieces (Market Theatre and Pohim (NAPAC).
Awards, etc
FNB Vita Award Pohim [Marlene Blom]
Sources
NELM catalogue.
Tribute written by Adrienne Sichel published in The Star, 11 April 1996.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to ESAT Personalities B
Return to South African Theatre Personalities
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
