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(19**-199*) Theatre technician, lighting designer and drama lecturer. Obtained a B.A. from the [[University of Stellenbosch]], and after a short free-lance career touring with [[National Theatre Organisation]], he was appointed as chief theatre technician for the the new [[H.B. Thom Theatre]] in Stellenbosch in 1966. In this capactiy he was responsible for the workshop and lighting, and for training new technicians and stage managers for the industry. His students were much sought after and filled numerous positions throughout the industry over the years. Aucamp continued doing free-lange lighting design for Cape Town and Stellenbosch theatres (notably the [[Space]], [[CAPAB]] and the [[Oude Libertas Open Air Theatre]]) and did quite a bit of acting, particularly film and TV work. He became quite a public figure for his work as “Doorsie” in ''Herrie en Kie''**?? (about the writer [[C.J. Langenhoven]] – 19**) and particularly as “Ou Dok” in the hugely successful Boer War series ''Arende'' (“Eagles”-19**). Also in the Ross Devenish film ''The Guest at Steenkampkraal''  An immensely popular and quirkily eccentric man, he was married to [[Elaine Aucamp]]. They have three children.  He died unexpectedly in 199*. a Student support fund at the [[University of Stellenbosch]] is named after him.  
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[[Emile Aucamp]] (19**-199*) Theatre technician, lighting designer and drama lecturer.  
  
== Sources ==
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== Biography ==
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He died unexpectedly in 199*.
  
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=== Youth ===
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=== Training ===
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Obtained a B.A. from the [[University of Stellenbosch]]
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=== Career ===
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After a short free-lance career touring with [[National Theatre Organisation]], he was appointed as chief theatre technician for the the new [[H.B. Thom Theatre]] in Stellenbosch in 1966. In this capactiy he was responsible for the workshop and lighting, and for training new technicians and stage managers for the industry. His students were much sought after and filled numerous positions throughout the industry over the years. Aucamp continued doing free-lange lighting design for Cape Town and Stellenbosch theatres (notably the [[Space]], [[CAPAB]] and the [[Oude Libertas Open Air Theatre]]) and did quite a bit of acting, particularly film and TV work.
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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
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e became quite a public figure for his work as “Doorsie” in ''Herrie en Kie''**?? (about the writer [[C.J. Langenhoven]] – 19**) and particularly as “Ou Dok” in the hugely successful Boer War series ''Arende'' (“Eagles”-19**). Also in the Ross Devenish film ''The Guest at Steenkampkraal''  An immensely popular and quirkily eccentric man, he was married to [[Elaine Aucamp]]. They have three children.  a Student support fund at the [[University of Stellenbosch]] is named after him.
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== Awards, etc ==
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== Sources ==
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Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
  
 
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Revision as of 14:17, 24 May 2016

Emile Aucamp (19**-199*) Theatre technician, lighting designer and drama lecturer.

Biography

He died unexpectedly in 199*.


Youth

Training

Obtained a B.A. from the University of Stellenbosch


Career

After a short free-lance career touring with National Theatre Organisation, he was appointed as chief theatre technician for the the new H.B. Thom Theatre in Stellenbosch in 1966. In this capactiy he was responsible for the workshop and lighting, and for training new technicians and stage managers for the industry. His students were much sought after and filled numerous positions throughout the industry over the years. Aucamp continued doing free-lange lighting design for Cape Town and Stellenbosch theatres (notably the Space, CAPAB and the Oude Libertas Open Air Theatre) and did quite a bit of acting, particularly film and TV work.

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

e became quite a public figure for his work as “Doorsie” in Herrie en Kie**?? (about the writer C.J. Langenhoven – 19**) and particularly as “Ou Dok” in the hugely successful Boer War series Arende (“Eagles”-19**). Also in the Ross Devenish film The Guest at Steenkampkraal  An immensely popular and quirkily eccentric man, he was married to Elaine Aucamp. They have three children.   a Student support fund at the University of Stellenbosch is named after him. 

Awards, etc

Sources

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