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The STAND Global South Playreading Initiative

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The STAND Global South Playreading Initiative

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The STAND Global South Playreading Initiative

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The Living Libraries Project

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History

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 Also referred to as the [[STAND Global South Playwright Award]], this is a program created by the [[STAND Foundation]] that invites playwrights from the Global South to have their plays featured in a playreading festival and workshops in South Africa. It is not a single monetary "award" in the traditional sense, but rather an opportunity for exposure, artistic exchange, and professional development.
 Program Details
-The initiative aims to showcase full-length plays by Global South playwrights, performed by South African directors and actors in a public playreading festival. It also includes online workshops led by participating playwrights to engage with emerging South African writers. The program promotes artistic and cultural exchange and is supported by the South African National Arts Council.
-Submission Criteria
+The initiative aims to showcase full-length plays by Global South playwrights, performed by South African directors and actors in a public playreading festival. It also includes online workshops led by participating playwrights to engage with emerging South African writers. The program promotes artistic and cultural exchange and is supported by the South African [[National Arts Council]].
 == Sources ==

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−	===The STAND Global South Playreading Initiative===	+	===The [[STAND Global South Playreading Initiative]]===

	Also referred to as the [[STAND Global South Playwright Award]], this is a program created by the [[STAND Foundation]] that invites playwrights from the Global South to have their plays featured in a playreading festival and workshops in South Africa. It is not a single monetary "award" in the traditional sense, but rather an opportunity for exposure, artistic exchange, and professional development.		Also referred to as the [[STAND Global South Playwright Award]], this is a program created by the [[STAND Foundation]] that invites playwrights from the Global South to have their plays featured in a playreading festival and workshops in South Africa. It is not a single monetary "award" in the traditional sense, but rather an opportunity for exposure, artistic exchange, and professional development.

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-==The STAND Global South Playreading Initiative==
+===The STAND Global South Playreading Initiative===
-Also referred to as the This is a program created by the STAND Foundation that invites playwrights from the Global South to have their plays featured in a playreading festival and workshops in South Africa. It is not a single monetary "award" in the traditional sense, but rather an opportunity for exposure, artistic exchange, and professional development.
+Also referred to as the [[STAND Global South Playwright Award]], this is a program created by the [[STAND Foundation]] that invites playwrights from the Global South to have their plays featured in a playreading festival and workshops in South Africa. It is not a single monetary "award" in the traditional sense, but rather an opportunity for exposure, artistic exchange, and professional development.
 Program Details
 The initiative aims to showcase full-length plays by Global South playwrights, performed by South African directors and actors in a public playreading festival. It also includes online workshops led by participating playwrights to engage with emerging South African writers. The program promotes artistic and cultural exchange and is supported by the South African National Arts Council.

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	4. To facilitate networking, support, assistance and stimulation (e.g. through speakers, seminars, critical reflections on contemporary works, bookclubs, etc) within this community itself		4. To facilitate networking, support, assistance and stimulation (e.g. through speakers, seminars, critical reflections on contemporary works, bookclubs, etc) within this community itself
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		+	==The STAND Global South Playreading Initiative==
		+
		+	Also referred to as the This is a program created by the STAND Foundation that invites playwrights from the Global South to have their plays featured in a playreading festival and workshops in South Africa. It is not a single monetary "award" in the traditional sense, but rather an opportunity for exposure, artistic exchange, and professional development.
		+	Program Details
		+	The initiative aims to showcase full-length plays by Global South playwrights, performed by South African directors and actors in a public playreading festival. It also includes online workshops led by participating playwrights to engage with emerging South African writers. The program promotes artistic and cultural exchange and is supported by the South African National Arts Council.
		+	Submission Criteria
		+	Based on a previous application cycle, potential applicants should be aware of some general requirements:
		+	Submissions are limited to one original, full-length play for theatre per writer.
		+	Plays should have a minimum of 50 pages and a maximum of five characters, excluding monologues.
		+	Writers must be 18 years or older and submit their work directly.
		+	Plays must be in English or an English translation; both produced and unproduced works are considered.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

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	The project was launched nationally on 1 September, 2020.		The project was launched nationally on 1 September, 2020.
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		+	The current Steering Committee consists of:
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		+	[[Gregory Maqoma]] (Chairperson), [[Yvette Hardie]] (Deputy Chairperson), [[Musa Hlatshwayo]], [[Saartjie Botha]], [[Ismail Mahomed]], [[Mike van Graan]], [[Jean Meiring]], [[Lakin Morgan-Baaitjies]], [[Mxolisi Masilela]] and [[Lesego van Niekerk]].

	==Patrons==		==Patrons==

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 In 2023 the list of patrons consisted of[https://www.standfoundation.org.za/patrons/]:
-Annabell Lebethe, Ashwin Singh, Billy Enderstein, Daniel Galloway, Hedda Krausz, Hennie van Greunen, Jay Pather, Julian Knights, Karen Meiring, Lynn Maree,
+[[Annabell Lebethe]], [[Ashwin Singh]], [[Billy Enderstein]], [[Daniel Galloway]], [[Hedda Krausz]], [[Hennie van Greunen]], [[Jay Pather]], [[Julian Knights]], [[Karen Meiring]], [[Lynn Maree]], [[Pieter Toerien]], [[Rudolf Gouws]], [[Simon Cooper]], [[Sonia Gouws]], [[Thembi Mtshali-Jones]].
 ==Projects==

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	==Patrons==		==Patrons==

		+	In 2023 the list of patrons consisted of[https://www.standfoundation.org.za/patrons/]:
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		+	Annabell Lebethe, Ashwin Singh, Billy Enderstein, Daniel Galloway, Hedda Krausz, Hennie van Greunen, Jay Pather, Julian Knights, Karen Meiring, Lynn Maree,

	==Projects==		==Projects==

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 ==History==
-[[STAND]] - the acronym for '''[[Sustaining Theatre and Dance Foundation]]''') was created during, and in response to, the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in South Africa by individuals within the arts sector. The original founding team consisted of [[Gregory Maqoma]] (Chairperson), [[Yvette Hardie]], [[Unathi Malunga]], [[Saartjie Botha]], [[Ismail Mahomed]], [[Musa Hlatshwayo]], [[Debbie Turner]], [[Sbonakaliso Ndaba]], [[Ricardo Peach]] and [[Mike van Graan]].
+Also known simply as [[STAND]] - the acronym for '''[[Sustaining Theatre and Dance Foundation]]''' - the Foundation was created during, and in response to, the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in South Africa by individuals within the arts sector. The original founding team consisted of [[Gregory Maqoma]] (Chairperson), [[Yvette Hardie]], [[Unathi Malunga]], [[Saartjie Botha]], [[Ismail Mahomed]], [[Musa Hlatshwayo]], [[Debbie Turner]], [[Sbonakaliso Ndaba]], [[Ricardo Peach]] and [[Mike van Graan]].
 The aim is to nurture, promote and celebrate contemporary South African dance and theatre and to provide opportunities for those who make their livelihoods within the dance and theatre sector to continue to practice their craft and earn an income. The idea is to serve all within the various linked dance and theatre ecosystems,  such as education, creation,

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-The [[STAND Foundation]] (for [[Sustaining Theatre and Dance Foundation]] is an independent, non-profit and public benefit entity
+The [[STAND Foundation]]  is an independent, non-profit and public benefit entity
 See their website at: '''http://www.standfoundation.org.za'''
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 ==History==
-[[STAND]] was created during, and in response to, the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in South Africa by individuals within the arts sector. The original founding team consisted of [[Gregory Maqoma]] (Chairperson), [[Yvette Hardie]], [[Unathi Malunga]], [[Saartjie Botha]], [[Ismail Mahomed]], [[Musa Hlatshwayo]], [[Debbie Turner]], [[Sbonakaliso Ndaba]], [[Ricardo Peach]] and [[Mike van Graan]].
+[[STAND]] - the acronym for '''[[Sustaining Theatre and Dance Foundation]]''') was created during, and in response to, the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in South Africa by individuals within the arts sector. The original founding team consisted of [[Gregory Maqoma]] (Chairperson), [[Yvette Hardie]], [[Unathi Malunga]], [[Saartjie Botha]], [[Ismail Mahomed]], [[Musa Hlatshwayo]], [[Debbie Turner]], [[Sbonakaliso Ndaba]], [[Ricardo Peach]] and [[Mike van Graan]].
 The aim is to nurture, promote and celebrate contemporary South African dance and theatre and to provide opportunities for those who make their livelihoods within the dance and theatre sector to continue to practice their craft and earn an income. The idea is to serve all within the various linked dance and theatre ecosystems,  such as education, creation,

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 The project was launched nationally on 1 September, 2020.
 ==Projects==
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 A number of projects have been proposed for the foundation.
 ===The [[Living Libraries Project]]===
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 == Sources ==
 [[STAND Foundation]]  "Launch of the STAND Foundation" circular (sent by: yvette@standfoundation.org.za ) Monday 2020/08/24 11:58
 "[[Living Libraries Project]]", [[STAND Foundation]]  Newletter no 3
 Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]