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'''There are two men named [[Bennie Gerber]] who very active in theatre in Port Elizabeth over the years.''' | '''There are two men named [[Bennie Gerber]] who very active in theatre in Port Elizabeth over the years.''' | ||
| − | = | + | = [[Benny Gerber]] (fl. 1960s and 1970s) = |
| − | + | He was a dancer, choreographer, singer, actor, director and set designer in Port Elizabeth's amateur theatre. | |
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
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| − | Directed and | + | Directed and choreographed ''[[The Boy Friend]]'', ''[[Salad Days]]''. |
1968: Directed, choreographed and designed the set for ''[[Irma La Duce]]'' | 1968: Directed, choreographed and designed the set for ''[[Irma La Duce]]'' | ||
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| − | = | + | = [[Bennie Gerber]] (1985-)= |
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
| − | Bennie Gerber was born in 1985 on a farm outside Cradock and later moved to Port Elizabeth. After studying at [[Stageworld]], [[Trinity College]], London and [[Nelson Mandela University]], he now holds degrees in the performing arts, musical theatre and public relations, marketing and linguistics. | + | Bennie Gerber was born in 1985 on a farm outside Cradock and later moved to Port Elizabeth. After studying at [[Stageworld]], [[Trinity College]], London and [[Nelson Mandela University]], he now holds degrees in the performing arts, musical theatre and public relations, marketing and linguistics. |
| − | + | A professional marketing director, he is actively involved in local Port Elizabeth theatre as actor, choreographer and theatre marketing. | |
| − | + | Besides doing freelance choreography, he also works in public relations and is the marketing manager for a premium restro-bar. | |
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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
| − | Bennie danced and choreographed at Sun International for five years. | + | Bennie danced and choreographed at [[Sun International]] for five years and having studied under [[Marlene Pieterse]], he also works as a part-time tutor at [[Nelson Mandela University]]. |
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| − | "Rooster" in ''[[Annie]]''. | + | Productions involved with include: |
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| + | 2006: "Emcee" in ''[[Cabaret]]'' and "Rooster" in ''[[Annie]]''. | ||
2007: ''[[Footloose]]'', directed by [[Robin Williams]]. | 2007: ''[[Footloose]]'', directed by [[Robin Williams]]. | ||
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Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| − | Return to [[ESAT Personalities | + | Return to [[ESAT Personalities G]] |
Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Personalities|South African Theatre Personalities]] | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Personalities|South African Theatre Personalities]] | ||
Revision as of 17:36, 1 June 2021
There are two men named Bennie Gerber who very active in theatre in Port Elizabeth over the years.
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Benny Gerber (fl. 1960s and 1970s)
He was a dancer, choreographer, singer, actor, director and set designer in Port Elizabeth's amateur theatre.
Biography
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Directed and choreographed The Boy Friend, Salad Days.
1968: Directed, choreographed and designed the set for Irma La Duce
1968: Played the role of Charlie in Brigadoon for the Port Elizabeth Gilbert and Sullivan Society.
1974: Choreographer for the Collegiate School for Girls Centenary production of The Gondoliers.
Awards, etc
Sources
1974:The Gondoliers theatre programme
Bennie Gerber (1985-)
Biography
Bennie Gerber was born in 1985 on a farm outside Cradock and later moved to Port Elizabeth. After studying at Stageworld, Trinity College, London and Nelson Mandela University, he now holds degrees in the performing arts, musical theatre and public relations, marketing and linguistics. A professional marketing director, he is actively involved in local Port Elizabeth theatre as actor, choreographer and theatre marketing.
Besides doing freelance choreography, he also works in public relations and is the marketing manager for a premium restro-bar.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Bennie danced and choreographed at Sun International for five years and having studied under Marlene Pieterse, he also works as a part-time tutor at Nelson Mandela University.
Productions involved with include:
2006: "Emcee" in Cabaret and "Rooster" in Annie.
2007: Footloose, directed by Robin Williams.
Thoroughly Modern Millie and various other shows for Gilbert and Sullivan.
February 24 – March 5, 2016: The Tempest. Starred as Malvolio, a prim and proper head servant in Lady Olivia's household. Directed by Helen Flax.
Awards, etc
Sources
https://ivormarkman0.wixsite.com/mannville/the-tempest
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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Return to ESAT Personalities G
Return to South African Theatre Personalities
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