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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
 
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
Stage plays written include ''[[Paradox|Parradox]]'' (199*), ''[[Jeims Blond - Afrika Avontuur]]'' ** (1997) ''[[Jeims Blond 2 - Die Reuk van Vrees]]''** (1998) and ''[[Jeims Blond 3 - Bottle Blond]]'' - ** (1998), ''[[Why’t Burp?]]'' (199*), ****, ''[[Hiert Jou Bliksem!]]'' (1998) **, ''[[Weyers]]'' (2000), ''[[Kwaggapolitiek]]'' (2000), ''[[Bal en Klou]]'' (2001), ''[[Mario Lanza]]'' (2003), ''[[Gehang]]'' ([[KKNK]], 2005), ''[[Haaks]]'' ([[KKNK]], 2005.
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He directed most of his own plays, often performed in them as well, such as ''[[Paradox|Parradox]]'' (199*), ''[[Jeims Blond - Afrika Avontuur]]'' ** (1997) ''[[Jeims Blond 2 - Die Reuk van Vrees]]''** (1998) and ''[[Jeims Blond 3 - Bottle Blond]]'' - ** (1998), ''[[Why’t Burp?]]'', ''[[Hiert Jou Bliksem!]]'' (1998), ''[[Weyers]]'' (2000), ''[[Kwaggapolitiek]]'' (2000), ''[[Bal en Klou]]'' (2001), ''[[Mario Lanza]]'' (2003), ''[[Gehang]]'' ([[KKNK]], 2005), ''[[Haaks]]'' ([[KKNK]], 2005.
  
Also adapted a number of works for the stage,such as  [[Christoffel Coetsee]]’s novel ''[[Op soek na generaal Mannetjies Mentz]]'' (Or was it Van Hemert??** [[Aardklop]],  1999).
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He also adapted a number of works for the stage,such as  [[Christoffel Coetee]]’s novel ''[[Op soek na generaal Mannetjies Mentz]]'' in collaboration with [[Ilse van Hemert]], [[Aardklop]],  1999).
  
Directed most of his own plays, often performed in them as well.
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Chris had roles in [[Cabaret]], [[Battle of the Black and the Dogs]], Christine]], [[Die Jogger]], [[Die Nag van Legio]], [[The Life and Times of Johnny Cockroach]], [[Die Ongeskrewe Stuk (’n Impromptu)]], [[The Tempest]], [[The Car Cemetery]], [[Dikker as Water]], [[Die Vampie]], [[Fiela's Child - The Musical]], [[Le Malade Imaginaire|Ipekonders]]
  
Also a sought after stage actor, with leads in **** Dog ** (***, 199*),  **** ([[AP Brink]] 199*), ***  TV appearances in ''Soutmansland'' (SABC, 1999/2000?*) ''Sewende Laan'' ("Seventh Avenue", SABC, 2001-5).
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Wrote or co-wrote
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Directed [[Met die Holm Gebore]], [[Baal]], [[Siener in die Suburbs]], [[Die Geval van die Mal Huisvrou]], [[Die Kaal Generaals]],
  
 
In recent years also a television writer, with a series such as ''Plek van die Vleisvreters'' ("Place of the Meat Eaters", KykNet, 2004) and epsiodes of ''Sewende Laan'' (SABC 2, 2004-5) to his credit.
 
In recent years also a television writer, with a series such as ''Plek van die Vleisvreters'' ("Place of the Meat Eaters", KykNet, 2004) and epsiodes of ''Sewende Laan'' (SABC 2, 2004-5) to his credit.
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His film debut will be as Craig in ''Pure Blood''.
 
His film debut will be as Craig in ''Pure Blood''.
 
 
  
 
== Awards, etc ==
 
== Awards, etc ==

Revision as of 09:57, 4 July 2016

Chris Vorster (19**-) Actor for stage, film and TV, director, dramatist, drama lecturer. Chris is a freelance actor who's been actively working in the entertainment industry since 1991. in directing


Biography

Youth

Training

He studied for a four-year B.Dram at the Drama Department, University of Stellenbosch. Completed an M.Dram in Directing at the same University in 199*.

He is a lecturer in drama at the University of Stellenbosch and recently finished his Masters degree in directing

Career

Taught at the University of Stellenbosch in 199*-1999. Runs his own industrial theatre company.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

He directed most of his own plays, often performed in them as well, such as Parradox (199*), Jeims Blond - Afrika Avontuur ** (1997) Jeims Blond 2 - Die Reuk van Vrees** (1998) and Jeims Blond 3 - Bottle Blond - ** (1998), Why’t Burp?, Hiert Jou Bliksem! (1998), Weyers (2000), Kwaggapolitiek (2000), Bal en Klou (2001), Mario Lanza (2003), Gehang (KKNK, 2005), Haaks (KKNK, 2005.

He also adapted a number of works for the stage,such as Christoffel Coetee’s novel Op soek na generaal Mannetjies Mentz in collaboration with Ilse van Hemert, Aardklop, 1999).

Chris had roles in Cabaret, Battle of the Black and the Dogs, Christine]], Die Jogger, Die Nag van Legio, The Life and Times of Johnny Cockroach, Die Ongeskrewe Stuk (’n Impromptu), The Tempest, The Car Cemetery, Dikker as Water, Die Vampie, Fiela's Child - The Musical, Ipekonders

Wrote or co-wrote Directed Met die Holm Gebore, Baal, Siener in die Suburbs, Die Geval van die Mal Huisvrou, Die Kaal Generaals,

In recent years also a television writer, with a series such as Plek van die Vleisvreters ("Place of the Meat Eaters", KykNet, 2004) and epsiodes of Sewende Laan (SABC 2, 2004-5) to his credit.

Siener in die Suburbs, P.G. du Plessis, regie Chris Vorster, KKNK, whilst performing in numerous plays for CAPAB, Quantum and Blond Productions.

His film debut will be as Craig in Pure Blood.

Awards, etc

Vorster has been hailed, by INSIG magazine, as one of South Africa's entertainers for the new millennium and according to DE KAT he's one of the country's top four comedy dramatists.

He's been honoured with various Theatre and television nominations and awards for acting, directing and writing.

- Winner of a Nagtegaalprys)

Sources

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