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Founded by [[Jo Gevers]] and [[Schalk Jacobsz]] in 1967, the studio's aim was to produce plays that were not usually done, and do so in a technically and artistically responsible way. They wanted to create opportunities for those who were not in the position to commit themselves to the theatre on a full-time basis. It was also seen as a gateway to the professional stage for amateurs and students, and a means of giving drama students at the University of the Orange Free State an opportunity to work with professional theatre-makers and bridge the gap between student theatre and professional theatre. | Founded by [[Jo Gevers]] and [[Schalk Jacobsz]] in 1967, the studio's aim was to produce plays that were not usually done, and do so in a technically and artistically responsible way. They wanted to create opportunities for those who were not in the position to commit themselves to the theatre on a full-time basis. It was also seen as a gateway to the professional stage for amateurs and students, and a means of giving drama students at the University of the Orange Free State an opportunity to work with professional theatre-makers and bridge the gap between student theatre and professional theatre. | ||
| − | The management consisted of: | + | The studio was situated at 85 Aliwal Street, Bloemfontein and the management consisted of: |
Jo Gevers (Artistic Director), [[Schalk Jacobz]] and [[Jan Mellet]] (Managing directors), [[Mariechen Naudé]] (Artistic collaborator), [[Annatjie Vorster]] (advisor on costumes and make-up) and [[Adam van Niekerk]] (Décor and properties). | Jo Gevers (Artistic Director), [[Schalk Jacobz]] and [[Jan Mellet]] (Managing directors), [[Mariechen Naudé]] (Artistic collaborator), [[Annatjie Vorster]] (advisor on costumes and make-up) and [[Adam van Niekerk]] (Décor and properties). | ||
Revision as of 15:57, 27 September 2022
Suid-Afrikaanse Teater Studio ("South African Theatre Studio") was a dramka training institution in Bloemfontein
Founded by Jo Gevers and Schalk Jacobsz in 1967, the studio's aim was to produce plays that were not usually done, and do so in a technically and artistically responsible way. They wanted to create opportunities for those who were not in the position to commit themselves to the theatre on a full-time basis. It was also seen as a gateway to the professional stage for amateurs and students, and a means of giving drama students at the University of the Orange Free State an opportunity to work with professional theatre-makers and bridge the gap between student theatre and professional theatre.
The studio was situated at 85 Aliwal Street, Bloemfontein and the management consisted of:
Jo Gevers (Artistic Director), Schalk Jacobz and Jan Mellet (Managing directors), Mariechen Naudé (Artistic collaborator), Annatjie Vorster (advisor on costumes and make-up) and Adam van Niekerk (Décor and properties).
Some of their productions were Speelgoed van Glas, Dagboek van 'n Gek, Die Tier en die Tiksters, Die Koning Sterf and Tango.
Sources
SATS: South African Theatre Studio 1967-1968. Brochure. (ESAT archive)
Speelgoed van Glas programme notes, 1967.
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