Luke Ellenbogen

Luke Ellenbogen (19**- ) is a South African theatre actor, director and playwight.

Biography

The son of Nicholas Ellenbogen and Liz Szymczak, he attended Westerford High School (1994 - 1998) then studied theatre-making and performance at the University of Cape Town Drama Department (2000 - 2004), finishing as class medalist.

He started his theatrical career with Theatre for Africa, continuing to work with them throughout his subsequent career, alongside production positions with various venues in Cape Town.

In March 2021 he became the studio producer for Virgin Active South Africa[1].

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

As actor/director

Stage roles include appearances as actor/director for The Mechanicals (2008-July 2020),

Studio Producer Virgin Active South Africa Mar 2021 - Present1 year 8 months

Theatre for Africa Graphic director Theatre for Africa Jan 1998 - Present24 years 10 months

The Fugard Theatre Graphic Production Manager of the Fugard Theatre The Fugard Theatre Jul 2018 - Jul 20202 years 1 month

Rosebank Theatre Graphic Director Rosebank Theatre 2013 - Jul 20207 years

UCT LITTLE THEATRE Graphic

Film performances include a role in The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger.

As director and theatremaker

Other positions

In addition to his acting and directing career, Luke has held simultaneous teaching, production and managerial positions at various theatres in Cape Town. Among them have been

Production manager for the UCT Little Theatre (December 2010 to July 2020), where he was Head of Lighting Design as well as the teacher and course convener) where, the Rosebank Theatre and the Fugard Theatre. In March 2021 he became a studio producer for Virgin Active South Africa.