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Born [[René Joubert]] in Pretoria on 26 February 1965, she attended Baillie Park Laerskool and the Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom (1972-1982) then attended the Noordwes University (1983 – 1986), completing a BA Communications (Hons) specializing in media studies and journalism. | Born [[René Joubert]] in Pretoria on 26 February 1965, she attended Baillie Park Laerskool and the Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom (1972-1982) then attended the Noordwes University (1983 – 1986), completing a BA Communications (Hons) specializing in media studies and journalism. | ||
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| + | She began her professional life as a journalist/ public relations officer for various companies (1987-1997) | ||
In April 2008 she attended a Masterclass in Story, Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting with Robert Mc Kee at Westminster University, London. | In April 2008 she attended a Masterclass in Story, Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting with Robert Mc Kee at Westminster University, London. | ||
In 2016 and 2019 she attended two ATKV/Lapa writers workshops (the romance novel and the youth novel) | In 2016 and 2019 she attended two ATKV/Lapa writers workshops (the romance novel and the youth novel) | ||
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| + | Work experience: | ||
| + | *1987-1997: Journalist/ PRO – various companies. | ||
| + | *1998-2024: Children’s worker/ Puppet Master, Hartbeespoort: NG Church (until 2008). Continued at Hartbeespoort, Kuierkerk, until now. | ||
| + | *2006: Created Bybelboekwurm for Churches (Creating curriculums and games for Children’s church and the training of youth workers) | ||
| + | Website: www.bybelboekwurm.blogspot.com | ||
| + | *2008: Started the company: Christian Musical Theatre (CMT) | ||
| + | Writing and co-directing various plays/musicals. | ||
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Currently lives and works in Hartbeespoort Northwest | Currently lives and works in Hartbeespoort Northwest | ||
Revision as of 07:04, 10 September 2024
René van Zyl is a journalist, novelist, playwright, theatre director.
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Biography
Born René Joubert in Pretoria on 26 February 1965, she attended Baillie Park Laerskool and the Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom (1972-1982) then attended the Noordwes University (1983 – 1986), completing a BA Communications (Hons) specializing in media studies and journalism.
She began her professional life as a journalist/ public relations officer for various companies (1987-1997)
In April 2008 she attended a Masterclass in Story, Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting with Robert Mc Kee at Westminster University, London.
In 2016 and 2019 she attended two ATKV/Lapa writers workshops (the romance novel and the youth novel)
Work experience:
- 1987-1997: Journalist/ PRO – various companies.
- 1998-2024: Children’s worker/ Puppet Master, Hartbeespoort: NG Church (until 2008). Continued at Hartbeespoort, Kuierkerk, until now.
- 2006: Created Bybelboekwurm for Churches (Creating curriculums and games for Children’s church and the training of youth workers)
Website: www.bybelboekwurm.blogspot.com
- 2008: Started the company: Christian Musical Theatre (CMT)
Writing and co-directing various plays/musicals.
Currently lives and works in Hartbeespoort Northwest
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Awards, etc
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