Women in the Wings

by Deon Opperman. Full-length. Cast: women. Published by Nas Bib.

Women in the Wings, written by Deon Opperman, is set in the women's dressing room during a theatrical production, it is more than a portrayal of how actresses prepare themselves for performance; it is an examination of the state of contemporary white theatre and the white response to current political change in South Africa. Produced by NAPAC at the National Arts Festival in 1992. Directed by Deon Opperman, Designer Andrew Donald, Production Manager Rosemarie Schumann, Stage manager Michelle Leibrandt, NAPAC Director of Drama Murray McGibbon, Administrative Head Roger Dwyer, Senior Organiser Lelia Barry, Company Manager Pete Kruger. The cast included Wilna Snyman, Shelagh Holliday, Grethe Fox, Clare Berlein, Julia Solomon.

Source: 1992 Grahamstown Festival Souvenir Programme, p49.

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