Difference between revisions of "Peter Krummeck"
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Translated [[P.G. du Plessis]]’s ''[[Siener in die Suburbs]]'' for a [[CAPAB]] production in 19**??. | Translated [[P.G. du Plessis]]’s ''[[Siener in die Suburbs]]'' for a [[CAPAB]] production in 19**??. | ||
| − | + | 1994 teleplay ''[[Dear and Awkward Courage]]'', directed by [[Tamara Semevsky]], was the first work openly to address the gay issue on South African television. | |
His award-winning HIV/Aids play ''[[iVirgin Boy]]'' has as its central character a boy traumatised by male rape. During follow-up counselling, he explores his bisexual nature. | His award-winning HIV/Aids play ''[[iVirgin Boy]]'' has as its central character a boy traumatised by male rape. During follow-up counselling, he explores his bisexual nature. | ||
His one-man play ''[[Bonhoeffer]]'', which toured South Africa and North America, commemorated the 1st anniversary of 9/11 in Washington DC. | His one-man play ''[[Bonhoeffer]]'', which toured South Africa and North America, commemorated the 1st anniversary of 9/11 in Washington DC. | ||
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==Other writing== | ==Other writing== | ||
Revision as of 08:46, 19 November 2013
(1947?*-2013) Actor, designer, dramatist, director, teacher and community activist. Born in Cape Town??**, trained at the University of Cape Town Drama Department. ****.
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Roles as actor
include: **, **. Aladdin: Pantomime, (Cape Flavour)Dir: Maralin Vanrenen: Baxter Theatre, 1984. Marilyn Taylor's musical band. Panorama (Pieter-Dirk Uys, 1988)
As designer
Did the costumes for Three Cheers for President Charlie (The Space, 197*), **.
As playwright
Translated P.G. du Plessis’s Siener in die Suburbs for a CAPAB production in 19**??.
1994 teleplay Dear and Awkward Courage, directed by Tamara Semevsky, was the first work openly to address the gay issue on South African television.
His award-winning HIV/Aids play iVirgin Boy has as its central character a boy traumatised by male rape. During follow-up counselling, he explores his bisexual nature.
His one-man play Bonhoeffer, which toured South Africa and North America, commemorated the 1st anniversary of 9/11 in Washington DC.
Other writing
Adam and Luke Two novellas, published by Junkets Publishers 2012.
Community work
For many years the producer of a Passion Play at the Baxter Theatre (19**-19**)???.
His work in reconciliation through drama with the African Community Theatre Service (ACTS) was endorsed by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.
Died at St. Luke's Hospice in Kenilworth on Saturday, November 9th 2013 after a struggle with cancer, survived by his sisters, Anne and Judith, his niece, Yvette, and his nephew, Neville.
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