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| − | = | + | = [[Johannesburg Youth Theatre]] Trust = |
| − | With the founding and formalisation of the '''Johannesburg Youth Theatre Trust''' (JYT) as a non-profit educational theatre trust, in 1989 /90, and [[Joyce Levinsohn]]'s appointment as Executive Director came the recognition of the Johannesburg City Council, which granted the Trust a 50-year lease on a heritage site in Parktown, Johannesburg. Two historic houses on a property, which is situated on all major bus and taxi routes fulfilled Joyce's dream of providing all of Gauteng's children, irrespective of socio economic circumstances, with an easily accessible theatre environment in which creative energies are channelled to encourage cognitive development, life skills and literacy. | + | With the founding and formalisation of the '''Johannesburg Youth Theatre Trust''' (JYT) as a non-profit educational theatre trust, in 1989/90, and [[Joyce Levinsohn]]'s appointment as Executive Director, came the recognition of the Johannesburg City Council, which granted the Trust a 50-year lease on a heritage site in Parktown, Johannesburg. Two historic houses on a property, which is situated on all major bus and taxi routes fulfilled Joyce's dream of providing all of Gauteng's children, irrespective of socio economic circumstances, with an easily accessible theatre environment in which creative energies are channelled to encourage cognitive development, life skills and literacy. |
Under the direction of the undisputed doyenne and forerunner of children's theatre in South Africa, [[JYT]] has consistently delivered an imaginative year-round repertoire. | Under the direction of the undisputed doyenne and forerunner of children's theatre in South Africa, [[JYT]] has consistently delivered an imaginative year-round repertoire. | ||
| + | = The [[National Children's Theatre Trust]] = | ||
| − | + | In 1990 the [[Johannesburg Youth Theatre Trust]] was renamed the [[National Children's Theatre Trust]] (NCTT) with [[Joyce Levinsohn]] still its Artistic Director. | |
| + | = The [[National Children's Theatre]] ([[NCT]])= | ||
| − | + | [[National Children's Theatre]] grew out of the [[Johannesburg Youth Theatre]], established by [[Joyce Levinsohn]] in 1989/1990. The NCT has built up a history of staging a great variety of classic children's literature, as well as teaching vital interactive life-skills through theatre-in-education programmes and theatre workshops. Thus, in line with governmental initiatives, the focus has shifted somewhat over the years, moving from largely entertainment events in the earlier period, to more emphasis on education and learning through theatre. | |
| + | At [[NCT]], children work to strengthen their artistic voices and explore how theatre arts classes are relevant and supportive of their daily lives. [[NCT]]'s workshop programs promote experiential, and interdisciplinary approaches to learning that center social-emotional development, collaboration, and self-expression—and our professional educators strive to incorporate the arts into literacy and learning. | ||
| − | + | [[Moira Katz]] is CEO and [[Belinda Germeshuizen]] is COO. | |
| + | ==Venues== | ||
| + | The [[NCT]] has its own venues at 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown and presents stage adaptations of classics, contemporary plays and educational theatre, in the buildings leased by the [[NCTT]]. [[NCT]] presents live theatre year-round at their 4.5-acre campus in Johannesburg, which includes two indoor theatres, one outdoor theatre, a puppet theater, music room, and classrooms for the weekend workshops and our holiday camps. [[NCT]] also sends touring theatre teams to all South African provinces, including distant rural areas. | ||
| − | + | ==Performances== | |
| + | By 2004 the NCT had already reached over 3 million viewers during live performances and television appearances. It has also formed valuable partnerships with schools, various homes, and welfare organisations. | ||
| − | + | ===Productions=== | |
| − | + | 2015: ''[[James and the Giant Peach]]'' | |
| − | + | 2022: ''[[Puss in Boots]]'' | |
| + | 2023: ''[[Innocence Lost]]'' | ||
| + | 2025: ''[[The Mantis and the Moon]]'', ''[[Stubby the Caterpillar]]'' | ||
| + | 2026: ''[[Disney's The Lion King JR]]'', ''[[Aesop's Fables]]'', ''[[Disney's Dare to Dream JR]]'', ''[[Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical]]'', ''[[Macbeth]]'', ''[[Romeo and Juliet]]'', ''[[The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark]]'', ''[[My Children! My Africa!]]'', ''[[The Red Balloon]]'', ''[[Innocence Lost]]'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Projects=== | ||
| + | Projects include the '''[[NCT Shakespeare Club]]''' and the '''''[[NCT Annual Shakespeare Festival]]''''' (both under the guidance of Dr [[Rohan Quince]]), as well as a junior camp, holiday camps, Saturday workshops, and Musicals in Schools Education Programme. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| + | [[Percy Tucker|Tucker]], 1997. | ||
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| + | http://www.nationalchildrenstheatre.org.za/ | ||
| + | Moira Katz | ||
| + | CEO National Children’s Theatre | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[National Children’s Theatre Trust]] | ||
| + | 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa | ||
| + | Tel: +27(0)11 484 1584 | ||
| + | Mobile: 083 266 3586 | ||
| + | Email: moira@nctt.org.za | ||
| + | www.nationalchildrenstheatre.org.za | ||
| + | |||
| + | https://www.newslink.co.za/2021/04/28/ncts-annual-shakespeare-festival/ | ||
| + | |||
| + | https://www.joburgstyle.co.za/national-childrens-theatre-african-folktales-mantis-moon/ | ||
== For more information == | == For more information == | ||
| + | |||
| + | See also [[Children's theatre in South Africa]], [[Youth Theatre]], [[Children's Theatre Incorporated]], and [[Johannesburg Civic Theatre]]. | ||
== Return to == | == Return to == | ||
Latest revision as of 16:38, 14 September 2026
Contents
Johannesburg Youth Theatre Trust
With the founding and formalisation of the Johannesburg Youth Theatre Trust (JYT) as a non-profit educational theatre trust, in 1989/90, and Joyce Levinsohn's appointment as Executive Director, came the recognition of the Johannesburg City Council, which granted the Trust a 50-year lease on a heritage site in Parktown, Johannesburg. Two historic houses on a property, which is situated on all major bus and taxi routes fulfilled Joyce's dream of providing all of Gauteng's children, irrespective of socio economic circumstances, with an easily accessible theatre environment in which creative energies are channelled to encourage cognitive development, life skills and literacy.
Under the direction of the undisputed doyenne and forerunner of children's theatre in South Africa, JYT has consistently delivered an imaginative year-round repertoire.
The National Children's Theatre Trust
In 1990 the Johannesburg Youth Theatre Trust was renamed the National Children's Theatre Trust (NCTT) with Joyce Levinsohn still its Artistic Director.
The National Children's Theatre (NCT)
National Children's Theatre grew out of the Johannesburg Youth Theatre, established by Joyce Levinsohn in 1989/1990. The NCT has built up a history of staging a great variety of classic children's literature, as well as teaching vital interactive life-skills through theatre-in-education programmes and theatre workshops. Thus, in line with governmental initiatives, the focus has shifted somewhat over the years, moving from largely entertainment events in the earlier period, to more emphasis on education and learning through theatre.
At NCT, children work to strengthen their artistic voices and explore how theatre arts classes are relevant and supportive of their daily lives. NCT's workshop programs promote experiential, and interdisciplinary approaches to learning that center social-emotional development, collaboration, and self-expression—and our professional educators strive to incorporate the arts into literacy and learning.
Moira Katz is CEO and Belinda Germeshuizen is COO.
Venues
The NCT has its own venues at 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown and presents stage adaptations of classics, contemporary plays and educational theatre, in the buildings leased by the NCTT. NCT presents live theatre year-round at their 4.5-acre campus in Johannesburg, which includes two indoor theatres, one outdoor theatre, a puppet theater, music room, and classrooms for the weekend workshops and our holiday camps. NCT also sends touring theatre teams to all South African provinces, including distant rural areas.
Performances
By 2004 the NCT had already reached over 3 million viewers during live performances and television appearances. It has also formed valuable partnerships with schools, various homes, and welfare organisations.
Productions
2015: James and the Giant Peach
2022: Puss in Boots
2023: Innocence Lost
2025: The Mantis and the Moon, Stubby the Caterpillar
2026: Disney's The Lion King JR, Aesop's Fables, Disney's Dare to Dream JR, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark, My Children! My Africa!, The Red Balloon, Innocence Lost
Projects
Projects include the NCT Shakespeare Club and the NCT Annual Shakespeare Festival (both under the guidance of Dr Rohan Quince), as well as a junior camp, holiday camps, Saturday workshops, and Musicals in Schools Education Programme.
Sources
Tucker, 1997.
http://www.nationalchildrenstheatre.org.za/ Moira Katz CEO National Children’s Theatre
National Children’s Theatre Trust 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa Tel: +27(0)11 484 1584 Mobile: 083 266 3586 Email: moira@nctt.org.za www.nationalchildrenstheatre.org.za
https://www.newslink.co.za/2021/04/28/ncts-annual-shakespeare-festival/
https://www.joburgstyle.co.za/national-childrens-theatre-african-folktales-mantis-moon/
For more information
See also Children's theatre in South Africa, Youth Theatre, Children's Theatre Incorporated, and Johannesburg Civic Theatre.
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