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| + | Born in Uitenhage, she went to school at Volkskool in Graaff-Reinet. Thereafter she completed a BA Communications degree at the [[University of the Orange Free State]] (1981 – 1983), with psychology as major and drama as subject. Then a Licentiate in Drama at the [[Babs Laker Academy of Drama]] Cape Town(1984-1986), a Licentiate in Voice Training and Drama (1988 – UNISA). In 2005 completed an Estate Agency Exam, before returning to university, to do a Masters degree at the [[University of Stellenbosch]] (2009- 2011), doing research on the ways in which Drama can create a love for reading in children and positively affect their academic marks. In 2012 registered for a PhD in Drama at the [[University of the Free State]], looking at ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and structured drama intervention. | ||
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| − | After a year as Public relations officer for Santam Bank, and 3 years as cultural officer with the Department of Arts and Culture (Cape Town 1984-1986). In 1986 she became a freelance actress, working for CAPAB (1986) and PACOFS (1987 – 1990), while also writing for the [[Volksblad]] newspaper on a freelance basis (1987 to 1993) and founding and running the [[Kimberley Drama Academy]] (also 1987 to 1993). In 1998 began work for the Department of Arts and Culture (Kimberley); training residents of local townships to act. (1998 – 2002), and in 2000 founded her own theatre company - [[Gruispad Theatre]]. In 2002 she became a member of the Premier's Committee for Crime Prevention, doing research, writing, directing and touring with plays about alcohol abuse (2002 to 2012). Since 2008 she has been a teacher at Kimberley Girl’s High(Afrikaans Teacher for Grade 8 to 11) and for a number of years also a radio presenter for [[Radio Teemaneng]], with her own programme "Alles en nog wat" (2008 to 2010). | + | After a year as Public relations officer for Santam Bank, and 3 years as cultural officer with the [[Department of Arts and Culture]] (Cape Town 1984-1986). In 1986 she became a freelance actress, working for [[CAPAB]] (1986) and [[PACOFS]] (1987 – 1990), while also writing for the [[Volksblad]] newspaper on a freelance basis (1987 to 1993) and founding and running the [[Kimberley Drama Academy]] (also 1987 to 1993). In 1998 began work for the Department of Arts and Culture (Kimberley); training residents of local townships to act. (1998 – 2002), and in 2000 founded her own theatre company - [[Gruispad Theatre]]. In 2002 she became a member of the Premier's Committee for Crime Prevention, doing research, writing, directing and touring with plays about alcohol abuse (2002 to 2012). Since 2008 she has been a teacher at Kimberley Girl’s High(Afrikaans Teacher for Grade 8 to 11) and for a number of years also a radio presenter for [[Radio Teemaneng]], with her own programme "Alles en nog wat" (2008 to 2010). |
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PRODUCTIONS AND ARTS FESTIVALS 2006 – to present | PRODUCTIONS AND ARTS FESTIVALS 2006 – to present | ||
Revision as of 11:06, 9 February 2013
(1962-) Actor, Director, Playwright, Teacher, Manager.
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Biography and training
Born in Uitenhage, she went to school at Volkskool in Graaff-Reinet. Thereafter she completed a BA Communications degree at the University of the Orange Free State (1981 – 1983), with psychology as major and drama as subject. Then a Licentiate in Drama at the Babs Laker Academy of Drama Cape Town(1984-1986), a Licentiate in Voice Training and Drama (1988 – UNISA). In 2005 completed an Estate Agency Exam, before returning to university, to do a Masters degree at the University of Stellenbosch (2009- 2011), doing research on the ways in which Drama can create a love for reading in children and positively affect their academic marks. In 2012 registered for a PhD in Drama at the University of the Free State, looking at ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and structured drama intervention.
Professional career.
After a year as Public relations officer for Santam Bank, and 3 years as cultural officer with the Department of Arts and Culture (Cape Town 1984-1986). In 1986 she became a freelance actress, working for CAPAB (1986) and PACOFS (1987 – 1990), while also writing for the Volksblad newspaper on a freelance basis (1987 to 1993) and founding and running the Kimberley Drama Academy (also 1987 to 1993). In 1998 began work for the Department of Arts and Culture (Kimberley); training residents of local townships to act. (1998 – 2002), and in 2000 founded her own theatre company - Gruispad Theatre. In 2002 she became a member of the Premier's Committee for Crime Prevention, doing research, writing, directing and touring with plays about alcohol abuse (2002 to 2012). Since 2008 she has been a teacher at Kimberley Girl’s High(Afrikaans Teacher for Grade 8 to 11) and for a number of years also a radio presenter for Radio Teemaneng, with her own programme "Alles en nog wat" (2008 to 2010).
As writer, director and actress:
THIS SECTION STILL TO BE EDITED
PRODUCTIONS AND ARTS FESTIVALS 2006 – to present
Current:
The Sacred Garden: The love story of God and you….through the lives of Esther, Ruth and the Shulamite woman.
(A one-woman show – director, actress, researcher and writer- self)
Performed at :
• East London – Guild Theatre
• Kimberley, Bakenskop Church,
• Royldene AGS Church,
• Gruispad Theatre,
• Kimberley Girls’ High
• Douglas, Dutch Reformed Church
• Methodist Church, Kimberley
• Richmond – Groot Karoo Arts Festival Committee
Uilvrou (One woman show about the life of Helen Martins)
Scriptwriter, set design, planned multimedia aspect of production, actress, researcher).
Toured to:
Stellenbosch (Dorp Street Theatre and Aan De Braak Theatre)
Strand (99 On Beach)
Robertson
Malmesbury
Montagu
Pretoria - Centurion and Pierneef Theatres
Jeffreys Bay - Potters Place
Nieu-Bethesda – Fugard Festival
Port Elizabeth (x2)
Plettenburg Bay
Bloemfontein (x2)
Kimberley (x10)
Krugersdorp (x2) – for Medicross Hospital Staff
Beaufort West – Dutch Reformed Church
Cape Town ARTSCAPE – Arena Theatre
Richmond – Groot Karoo Arts Festival
Kleinmond - Festival
5 Ster Victory Hotel: Gariep Festival Kimberley (2006)
Wrote and directed the play
PROJECT 2009
Tour organiser and director, for the play SOBER CHOICES, (NUGTER KEUSES) about alcohol abuse, family violence and rape, toured throughout the Northern Cape Province. This project was executed for THE PREMIER’S COMMITTEE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND FUNDED BY ARA (ASSOCIATION FOR RESPONSIBLE ALCOHOL USE).
PROJECT 2008
1. In 2008 I founded the ALMOND TREE MENTOR TRUST as part of the research for my Masters Degree in READING AND DRAMA. The main aim was to promote a love for reading among learners. The pilot project was done at two schools: Elizabeth Conradie School (for physical disabled learners) and Du Toitspan Primary, in Kimberley. Both schools have learners from poorer socio-economic groups.
2. The Mentor part of the trust consist of my drama students who spent
time with learners from a poor community at Beacon Primary School in
Collville. They did improvisations which underscores the value and
importance of each child.
3. Drama Classes 2006 – to present
Teach drama classes for scholars and adults at my studio.
4. Gruispad Theatre for Artists and singers
Liaise with artists and singers country-wide to perform here.
5. Therapeutic Work
Work with children with autism through the medium of drama.
PRODUCTIONS 2005
1. Uilvrou – Gariep Festival
2. Genoeg is Genoeg (Enough is Enough) – wrote and directed.
Socio- and psycho-drama dealing with domestic violence, suicide, rape, alcohol abuse, homelessness and murder – JACOBSDAL
3. Life of Lil
Performed in play about legendary Madame Lil, of the Star of the West pub: Kimberley and Grahamstown Festival
4. Sanitation for the Nation – wrote and directed.
Play about sanitation for unemployed youths in Kuruman townships for the then AFRICON. (they’re now Aurecon)
PRODUCTIONS 2004
1. Tweede Kans (Second Chance) - co-writer and director
Play about alcohol abuse and rape. Toured throughout the Northern Cape and performed for more than 88 000 people.
2. Genoeg is Genoeg (Enough is Enough)
This play is adapted to each new group. It facilitates healing and solutions.
Bloemfontein, Botshabelo, Thaba Nchu, Kroonstad
PRODUCTIONS 2003
1. Fantastiese Andries Seëvier (Fantastic Andries Wins) - researcher, writer, director
Script about alcohol abuse and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Toured throughout the Northern Cape, staging the show for more than 44 000 people.
2. Net….Daisy (Only….Daisy) - co-writer and actress
Play about human inability to deal with loss of love and hope. Performed at Oudtshoorn Festival – KKNK
PRODUCTIONS 2002
1. Neriti (researcher, writer and actor) – Gariep Festival, Kimberley
Play about communication in marriage, family life and dreams.
2. Diereskedonke (children’s theatre) – writer, director and actor. KKNK Oudtshoorn
PRODUCTIONS 2001
1. Net….Daisy – Gariep Festival Kimberley
2. Diereskedonke – Gariep Festival
PRODUCTIONS 1998 – 2000
1. Snow White (writer, director and actress)
2. Time Warp (researcher, writer, director)
3. Dirt is nice (researcher, writer, director)
4. Tivana on a pollution adventure (researcher, writer, director)
5. To hell with Aids (writer, director and actress)
6. Life is a Travelling Song (Cabaret for matric students. English setwork)- (compiler of cabaret, writer, director and actress)
7. Wusile, the child who loved reading (writer, director, actress)
8. Do or die, pay or cry (Industrial Theatre for the payment of Municipal rates) (researcher, writer, director)
9. Vote Today (voter education in townships) - writer, director and performer. The project was funded by the Dept. of Arts and Culture. I trained unemployed people from townships and we toured throughout the Northern Cape and performed for more than 67 000 people.
PRODUCTIONS 1991 – 1995
1. Danie Theron (Director, writer, researcher, actress)
2. Magersfontein (director, writer, researcher, actress)
3. Women in Concentration Camps – Kimberley (director, writer, researcher, actress)
(Researched, wrote and performed for the South African Defence Force)
PRODUCTIONS 1990: Nag van Legio (PACOFS – Actress)
The role of Jakkie
PRODUCTIONS 1988: Ek sal betaal (I will pay) (Campus Theatre – Pretoria) – researched, wrote and directed
PRODUCTIONS 1987: Proponentjie (PACOFS – Actress)
The role of the KWV meisie
PRODUCTIONS 1986: Fiela se Kind (CAPAB – Actress)
The older Nina
Awards and achievements
• ATKV AFRIKOON for writing of plays in order to uplift communities through theatre – 2005 • Carnegie Prize (USA) for Puppet theatre - Reading project for the Northern Cape Library: Wusile – 2000 • Dept Arts and Culture – Culture Award for the Year, for touring through the Northern Cape Province with various plays - 2000 (NIKS VAN MY WERK IS GEPUBLISEER NIE)
Married to Ferdinand van Heerden in 1985, and they had two children, Ferdi van Heerden and Maggi van Heerden. They divorced in 2002, and she took back her maiden name.
Sources
Correspondence with Marlene Zwiegers, 9 February 2013.
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