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He starred in ''[[Pump Boys and Dinettes]]'' (1990). | He starred in ''[[Pump Boys and Dinettes]]'' (1990). | ||
| − | + | Wrote and performed in ''[[A Handful of Keys]]'' together with [[Ian von Memerty]] since 1994. | |
| − | He was the musical director for productions of ''[[A Touch of Webber...A Taste of Rice]]'' which was staged at the [[Sound Stage Supper Theatre]] from 1991 to 1992, ''[[La Cage aux Folles]]'' (1996-7), ''[[Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat]]'', ''[[Grease]]'',''[[We Will Rock You]]'' 2006, ''[[Thoroughly Modern Millie]]'' (2007), ''[[Rent]]'' (2007). | + | He was the musical director for productions of ''[[A Touch of Webber...A Taste of Rice]]'' which was staged at the [[Sound Stage Supper Theatre]] from 1991 to 1992, ''[[La Cage aux Folles]]'' (1996-7), ''[[Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat]]'', ''[[Grease]]'',''[[We Will Rock You]]'' 2006, ''[[Thoroughly Modern Millie]]'' (2007), ''[[Rent]]'' (2007), ''[[Priscilla Queen of the Desert]]'' (2017). |
He has directed for the [[Vita Awards]], M-Net's Film Awards as well as Joan Collins's visit to South Africa. Musical direction and arrangement for the Miss SA 1993 Beauty Pageant - working with the legendary Peabo Bryson. Worked alongside George Benson. | He has directed for the [[Vita Awards]], M-Net's Film Awards as well as Joan Collins's visit to South Africa. Musical direction and arrangement for the Miss SA 1993 Beauty Pageant - working with the legendary Peabo Bryson. Worked alongside George Benson. | ||
== Awards, etc. == | == Awards, etc. == | ||
| − | [[Evening Post]] | + | [[Evening Post Showtime Award]] 1995: Schimmel, Bryan for `A handful of keys' [script: Malcolm Terrey] (Professional: Best supporting actor). |
| − | [[Naledi Award]] award year 2009 Directing of musical production: Schimmel, Bryan for [[Knights of Music]] ([[Richard Loring|Loring]] production). | + | [[Naledi Award]] award year 2009 Directing of musical production: Schimmel, Bryan for ''[[Knights of Music]]'' ([[Richard Loring|Loring]] production). |
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
''[[A Handful of Keys]]'' programme notes, 19**. | ''[[A Handful of Keys]]'' programme notes, 19**. | ||
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| + | [[Beeld]], 12 August 1995. | ||
[[ESAT Bibliography Tra-Tz|Tucker]], 1997. | [[ESAT Bibliography Tra-Tz|Tucker]], 1997. | ||
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| + | Bryan Schimmel web page [www.bryanschimmel.com]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:52, 21 July 2025
Bryan Schimmel (19**-). Musical director and company director.
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Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
He starred in Pump Boys and Dinettes (1990).
Wrote and performed in A Handful of Keys together with Ian von Memerty since 1994.
He was the musical director for productions of A Touch of Webber...A Taste of Rice which was staged at the Sound Stage Supper Theatre from 1991 to 1992, La Cage aux Folles (1996-7), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Grease,We Will Rock You 2006, Thoroughly Modern Millie (2007), Rent (2007), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (2017).
He has directed for the Vita Awards, M-Net's Film Awards as well as Joan Collins's visit to South Africa. Musical direction and arrangement for the Miss SA 1993 Beauty Pageant - working with the legendary Peabo Bryson. Worked alongside George Benson.
Awards, etc.
Evening Post Showtime Award 1995: Schimmel, Bryan for `A handful of keys' [script: Malcolm Terrey] (Professional: Best supporting actor).
Naledi Award award year 2009 Directing of musical production: Schimmel, Bryan for Knights of Music (Loring production).
Sources
A Handful of Keys programme notes, 19**.
Beeld, 12 August 1995.
Tucker, 1997.
Bryan Schimmel web page [www.bryanschimmel.com].
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