Anton Luitingh
Anton Luitingh (19**-) is a singer, pianist, composer, actor, director.
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Training
Studied at the University of Stellenbosch (B.Dram Hons. Drama, 1998)
As performer, Anton has played some of the most sought-after roles in Musical Theatre including in 'CATS',
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
As actor
Appearances as performer: Munkustrap in Cats, Kunstekaap, 2002. Offbeat Broadway ll, Theatre on the Bay, 2002, Fiftysomething, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Grease. Other roles include The Beast in Disney’s smash hit Broadway musical Beauty And The Beast, Daddy Warbucks in Annie, The Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
As musical director
Musical director, composer, director of cabarets: SiMan & Grilfunkel, 3D on Broadway, Blue Moves – a tribute to Elton John, Love Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me & Mercury – the Music of Queen.
As resident/associate director
He has been the Resident and Associate Director on a number of highly acclaimed local and International Touring productions including The Phantom of the Opera, Jersey Boys, The Sound of Music, Singin’ In The Rain, Annie, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Showboat. He appeared in and was resident director for Pieter Toerien's production of Singin' in the Rain in 2015.
As educator
Luitingh established the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy with Duane Alexander where he teaches ensemble singing, musical theatre integration, audition prep, and a cappella singing.
Awards, etc,
'Annie – Fleur du Cap Nomination, Best Performance in a Musical (2016/2017).
Jesus Christ Superstar – Fleur du Cap, Best Performance in a Musical (2011).
Beauty and the Beast – Fleur du Cap, Best Performance in a Musical (2010).
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Fleur du Cap, Best Performance in a Musical (2004/2005).
Cats – Vita Award Nomination Cape Town & Johannesburg, Best Performance in a Musical (2001/2002).
Fleur du Cap Nomination – Most Promising Student , 1999.
Vita Award Nominations – Best Musical, Best Performance in a Musical revue and Best Revue – Offbeat Broadway.
Sources
Artists One [1].
https://www.lamta.co.za/our-faculty
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