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| − | (1944-). | + | CONSANI, Christopher (“Chris”). (1944-) Actor, writer and director. |
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| + | == Biography == | ||
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| + | === Youth === | ||
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| + | === Training === | ||
| + | Trained under [[Robert Mohr|Mohr]] at UCT. | ||
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| + | === Career === | ||
| + | He taught English at the Milnerton High School before studying drama. After completing his studies he played for [[PACOFS]] before starting a freelance career in Johannesburg. | ||
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| + | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
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''[[Deathwatch]]'' (as “Le Franc” with [[PACOFS]]), | ''[[Deathwatch]]'' (as “Le Franc” with [[PACOFS]]), | ||
''[[Boerneef van Boplaas]]'' (as “Andries Harlekyn” with [[PACOFS]]), | ''[[Boerneef van Boplaas]]'' (as “Andries Harlekyn” with [[PACOFS]]), | ||
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''[[A Murder is Announced]]'' (as “Edmund”, directed by [[Rex Garner]]) | ''[[A Murder is Announced]]'' (as “Edmund”, directed by [[Rex Garner]]) | ||
Vincent van Gogh: ''[[The Lark and the Crow]]''. | Vincent van Gogh: ''[[The Lark and the Crow]]''. | ||
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| − | + | *** As actor roles include ''[[We Bombed in New Haven]]'' ([[Space Theatre|The Space]] in the 1970s), **, **. Wrote and directed ***. In 19* mov ed to Israel. Returned in 20 to perform in ** and direct ** **. | |
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| − | Return to [[ESAT Personalities C]] | + | ''[[The Lark and the Crow]]'' with Consani as van Gogh at Johannesburg Art Gallery, 1979. [[Norman Coombes]] (producer). A multi-media play. Also at the Edinburgh Festival in 1979. A dramatic interpretation of van Gogh’s letters and paintings. Visuals: [[Phil Feitelberg]] and stage Technician: [[Marilyn Goss]]. Played in ''[[Malvolio]]'' in ''[[Macbeth]]'', Lefrand in ''[[Deathwatch]]'', Casanova in Arrabal’s ''[[The Grand Ceremonial]]'', ''[[Damon Runyon Show]]'', ''[[Sweet Bird of Youth]]''. |
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| + | Also co-founder and co-director of [[Amstel Play of the Year Award]]. | ||
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| + | == Awards, etc == | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
| + | [[SACD]] 1977/78; 1978/79; 1979/80. | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | == Return to == | ||
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| + | Return to [[ESAT Personalities C]] | ||
Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Personalities|South African Theatre Personalities]] | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Personalities|South African Theatre Personalities]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
Return to [[Main Page]] | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Revision as of 15:39, 3 February 2016
CONSANI, Christopher (“Chris”). (1944-) Actor, writer and director.
Contents
Biography
Youth
Training
Trained under Mohr at UCT.
Career
He taught English at the Milnerton High School before studying drama. After completing his studies he played for PACOFS before starting a freelance career in Johannesburg.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Performed in Deathwatch (as “Le Franc” with PACOFS), Boerneef van Boplaas (as “Andries Harlekyn” with PACOFS), So Long vir Johnny (as “Stone” with PACOFS), Grand Ceremonial (as “Cavanosa”), Damon Runyon Show (as “Runyon”), The Collector (“as Clegg”), Sweet Bird of Youth, A Murder is Announced (as “Edmund”, directed by Rex Garner) Vincent van Gogh: The Lark and the Crow.
- As actor roles include We Bombed in New Haven (The Space in the 1970s), **, **. Wrote and directed ***. In 19* mov ed to Israel. Returned in 20 to perform in ** and direct ** **.
The Lark and the Crow with Consani as van Gogh at Johannesburg Art Gallery, 1979. Norman Coombes (producer). A multi-media play. Also at the Edinburgh Festival in 1979. A dramatic interpretation of van Gogh’s letters and paintings. Visuals: Phil Feitelberg and stage Technician: Marilyn Goss. Played in Malvolio in Macbeth, Lefrand in Deathwatch, Casanova in Arrabal’s The Grand Ceremonial, Damon Runyon Show, Sweet Bird of Youth.
Also co-founder and co-director of Amstel Play of the Year Award.
Awards, etc
Sources
SACD 1977/78; 1978/79; 1979/80.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to ESAT Personalities C
Return to South African Theatre Personalities
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
