George Mountjoy
George Mountjoy (?-). Amateur director, actor, arts champion and educator.
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Biography
George Mountjoy came to East London in the 1970s after teaching in Elliot. He taught for many years at West Bank High School.
Training
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and performance
George Mountjoy was chair and president of the Arts Theatre Club in East London for many years.
As an actor, he appeared in many productions, including: Peter Pan (1972), Jack and the Beanstalk (1980), Something's Afoot (1981), White Horse Inn (1984), Listen to the Wind (1985), The Wizard of Oz (1986), Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood (1988), Cinderella - The True Story (1998).
As a director, productions include: Grease (1987), Max's Egg (1990), Why Strelitzias Cannot Fly (1991), Peter Pan (1993), Die Buite-Egtelike Ouma (1995).
He was also musical director for Winnie-the-Pooh (1984).
In the mid-1980s, he established Teen Fame, a theatre group for teenagers. Several of these young performers went on to pursue careers in the performing arts, including Clayton Schlimper, Darryl Nel, Melani Johnson, Amanda Peaceful.
Sources
Arts Theatre Club archive held by George Mountjoy.
Beryl Bowie. 2005. East London - heart of Buffalo City.
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