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| − | The [[Jansenville Dramatiese Vereniging]] was an theatrical society in Jansenville in the Karoo.
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| − | Known in English as the [[Amateur Dramatic Society, Jansenville]] or the [[Jansenville Amateur Dramatic Society]].
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| − | ==Founding, function and history==
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| − | The group, consisting of a group of amateur and professional actors who lived in or around the rural town of Jansenville, Eastern Cape, was founded on May 14, 1959, with Dr [[Frans Nell]] (chairman), [[Rita Greeff]] (secretary), and Ms [[Andre Slabbert]] (later [[Andre Glaum]]) (treasurer).
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| − | In 1961 [[Pauline van Zyl]] was made secretary and together with [[Jannie van Zyl]], [[Ice Lotter]] and [[Rykie Lotter]] (professional), they acted together over a period of 20 years. Other members included [[Chris Ackerman]], [[Susie Crouse]], [[Bertie de Beer]], with schoolgirls [[Arina van Zyl]] (now [[Arina de Witt]]) and [[Annabie de Beer]] who did much singing. [[Hannes van Eck]] provided music with his concertina.
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| − | In 1972, ''[[Kongres]]'' was the [[Amateur Dramatic Society, Jansenville]]'s first production to come in at first place during the ??? Competition.
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| − | During its existence it travelled widely around the Eastern Cape and gave performances mainly at smaller villages, as well as putting on over 200 performances in centres as far apart as Aliwal North, Hartenbos and Bloemfontein d. Many of their productions were staged in the [[Jansenville Town Hall]]. .
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| − | Some members of the club were [[D J De Villiers]], Mr [[E.H. Egan]], [[Mrs Egan]], [[Mrs Orsmond]], Mr [[Etto van Bonde]], [[Mrs van Bonde]] and [[Maud Jones]].
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| − | Performances were given until 1973 when, with the imminent arrival of TV, a decision was taken to disband the group.
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| − | ==Contributions to South African Theatre==
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| − | 1970: ''[[Heimwee]]'' (Memories) by [[Ice Lotter]] and [[Rykie Lotter]]
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| − | 1971?: ''[[As Nefie Kom Kuier]]'', an [[Afrikaans]] one-act farce by [[Gerhard J. Beukes]] (1913 - 1998) was a production for the [[ATKV]] competition.
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| − | 1972: ''[[Kongres]]'', lead role played by [[Pauline van Zyl]] (Doctor ?).
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| − | 1973: ''[[Ou Bokke and Groen Blare]]'', starring [[Chris Ackerman]], [[Rykie Lotter]], [[Roelf van der Merwe]], [[Lucy Smit]], [[Jannie van Zyl]], [[Ice Lotter]], [[Pauline van Zyl]] and [[Eunice van der Merwe]], was presented in the [[Jansenville Town Hall]]. [[Joyce Smith]]???
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| − | == Awards ==
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| − | 1972, ''[[Kongres]]'' won first place in the Cape provincial round of the annual [[ATKV]] Competition.
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| − | 1973: ''[[Ou Bokke and Groen Blare]]'' won the top award at the [[ATKV]] National competition in Bloemfontein.
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| − | == Sources ==
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| − | "Jansenville, Yesterday and Today," Chronicles and Anecdotes of a Noorsveld Town, 1855-1955 by Sid Fourie. Published by [[The Jansenville Chronicle]], Jansenville, Cape Province, 1956.
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| − | Interview with [[Pauline van Zyl]]
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| − | "Turning Back the Pages - The Story of a Noorsveld Town and District", Jansenville by Sid Fourie. Esco Publishers, Jansenville.
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| − | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
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| − | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Venues|South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc ]]
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