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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
Sources
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