Auditions and Opportunities for Artists

Auditions:

Children invited to audition for KickstArt’s Winnie the Pooh

This will be presented over the July school holidays and is based on the classic AA Milne children’s story.

When: Saturday 27 February

Where: Playhouse Mayville workshops / studios in Ramsay Road Mayville

Time: 10am

Children must be between ages of 9 and 13. They should present a short acting monologue or poem and a song with backing tracks on a CD.

They are looking for a Christopher Robin and several of Rabbits friends and relations.

A Call For Artists for Francofête

Looking for artists of all backgrounds, professionals and emerging artists.

The event will be held on Human Rights Day in Durban on Monday March 21.

Applications close Midnight 21 February 2016.

Download application form on their website:

http://www.alliance.org.za/pages/branches/durban/culture/call-for-artists

For more info contact Aldê on culture.afdurban@alliance.org.za

Auditions Across South Africa

Auditions

The Voice SA Auditions

The Singing Show The Voice SA has Auditions

17, 18 October Newlands Stadium, Cape Town

25, 26 October at Kings Park Rugby Stadium, Durban

31 Oct and 1 Nov at Mark’s Park, Johannesburg

Cruise Ship Dance Auditions

Cape Town – 6 November – UCT School of Dance Studios – Sign in 9am

Johannesburg – 8 November – The Dance Space – 1 President Street, Newtown – Sign in 11am

Seeking dancers with experience in ballet, jazz, contemporary and partner work.

To apply please send your CV and headshots to monique.botoc@5entertain.com

Casting for Rent the musical – South Africa

Seeking 1 x Black Male (20-35) Strong Vocals

Seeking 1 x Black Female (25+ ) Strong Vocals

Send bios to daniel@rent2015.co.za

Your Weekend Event Guide Durban

There is much on offer around Durban this weekend

Friday

6pm for 6h30pm at 8 Morrision Street
The event for all networkers, business people and entrepreneurs.  
Book online at: http://www.thehookupdinner.com/dbn/

Saturday

At Musgrave Centre

Monday

This edition by Fred Felton

Twitter @fredfelton 

Barnyard Theatre Auditions

This week the Barnyard in Gateway Umhlanga will be holding auditions:

Venue: Barnyard Theatre in Gateway
Time: 9h30am
Date: Wed 28 January

They will be looking for musicians and singers.  You must be willing to travel as well.

Auditioning age: Between 19 - 35 yrs old
Looking for Male and Female Vocalists.
Singers are to prepare two songs, one must be a rock song and bring backing tracks.
Musicians bring your own instruments.

For more info call the theatre on: 031-566-3045

Call For KZN Documentary Filmmakers & Shows Around Durban & Auditions

e.tv Call For Documentary Filmmakers 

e.tv is looking for Documentaries.  Think you have what it takes?

This is aimed at producers in the following provinces:

• Eastern Cape
• Free State
• KwaZulu Natal
• Limpopo
• Mpumalanga
• Northern Cape
• North West 

Has to be 23 minutes in length.

Deadline Date: 29 August 2014

For all the details visit their site: http://www.etv.co.za/regional-documentaries-0

Shows Around Durban

Mondays At Six 

Mondays At Six tonight features some waiters telling tall tales.  Waiters include Pieter Scholtz, Andrew Verster, Rick Andrew, Fred Felton, Chris Nicholson, Val Shaw and Pat Smythe.

Table Bookings:  031-202-2511

Venue: St Clements, Musgrave Road

Time: 6pm 

Reunion

Air Guitar

Auditions 

Fancy Yourself The Next Miss South Africa? 

All the details: http://www.misssa.co.za/about/how-to-enter/Pages/default.aspx

TV Advert 

Looking for guys, gals, couples, skateboarder, unicylist/barman, fire breather, stilt walker, acrobat,

extras, for more details email your pic, age and contact number to sasha@gobigproductions.net 

This edition by +Fred Felton 

Catch Beauty Ramapelepele in Umhlanga & Castings for Models

'Bend it like Beauty'
One night only!

This Friday 11th July 2014

L’Aperitivo Venue - 9 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban

Doors open at 7 pm - Start at 7:30 pm

Tickets R 250 (included Italian Aperitivo) – Reservation required

Call: 072 947 3804
or Email: info@abruzzo.co.za

Castings for Models

The Durban Fashion Fair 2014 is coming and they have just announced a casting call for prospective models.

You can find more details here: http://durbanlife.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/durban-fashion-fair-2014-open-casting/

Auditions, Shows, Acting For Rhinos and Beauty Queens we have it all

Auditions

Good looking people needed for Tv Commercial, male and female, comfortable wearing a costume, need to be available 25 June and 26 June, over 25 years.  Email sherae@gobigproductions.co.za for details

A theatre play that celebrates 20 years into democracy.Actors are to be available mid July- August 2014.

By Samantha Govender:
SAIARTMA productions extended call for actors:
Auditions at Stable Theatre (115 johannes nkosi street previously known as Alice Street), Saturday, 28 July 2014 from 12pm -3pm for the following outstanding characters:
* An Indian man in his mid- fifties,musical background a bonus,natural comedian,entrenched in the traditional way of thinking.
*An Indian female in her early fifties, a firm believer in Shree Sathya Sai Baba's teaching.She is traditional at home however she adopts a modern perspective to life being a working class woman.
*An Indian female in her late twenties,beautiful, dark-skin tone, talented in the performing arts.

Big Brother Africa Auditions

http://www.screenafrica.com/page/classifieds/jobsoffered/1643446-Big-Brother-Africa-casting#.U6bcnvmSyL0

WE WANT YOU!

Thousands of flyers have been handed out and ticket sales are picking up fast for our 'NOT THE GRAHAMSTOWN FESTIVAL!' Come preview some of our local shows that will be travelling to Grahamstown for the upcoming National Arts Festival right here on your doorstep, and share in some of the excitement. Durban offers up many a selection of theatrical gems which hope to add to this celebration of arts and culture. The funds raised will help with some of the costs that artists endure in order to have their works travel the long distance to Grahamstown.

The standard John Dory's and Spur meal options apply before the show, making your evening out more complete (see menus below). For regular updates on the shows that are on at the theatre, please visit www.catalinatheatre.com

If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact our box office on 031 837 5999.

NOT THE GRAHAMSTOWN FESTIVAL

Date: 20-22 and 27-29 June 2014

Price: R60 (show only

R120 (show and dinner at John Dory's or Spur)

R40 (pensioners, students and for block bookings)

Bookings: Via Computicket or at any Shoprite or Checkers store.Tickets can also be purchased on the night at box office, which opens two hours prior to the show, should seats be available.

DATES AND TIMES OF SHOWS:

Friday: 27 June

7pm - Ex- Men

Saturday: 28 June

11am - Super Mokoena

4pm - SoundGaze: Moving Images of Marie in Woyzeck

6pm - Ex-Men

Sunday: 29 June

4pm - Super Mokoena

6pm - SoundGaze: Moving Images of Marie in Woyzeck

ACTING FOR RHINOS

Acting for Rhinos’ is an exciting new project initiated by Eden College Durban and members of the Durban Theatre community. It is aimed at empowering South African and International school children as well as theatre practitioners to assist Project Rhino KZN. Professional and school based productions are an existing component of our rich South African culture.’ Acting for Rhinos ’provides the link between the Arts and Conservation. The basic concept is to challenge schools and theatre companies to donate R1.00 of each ticket sold of any performance staged. Creative projects can now make a significant contribution to our Wildlife heritage.

The ‘Acting for Rhinos’ participants will also be able to display the ‘Acting for Rhinos’ logo on their posters and promotional material. Participants website addresses will be displayed on the Acting for Rhino page of the Project Rhino KZN website. Regular updates will be given on the webpage of who the contributors are and how the money is being spent.

Project Rhino KZN (PRKZN) was established in 2011 by the KwaZulu-Natal conservation community to bring together government, private and civil society and create a province-wide, united front against rhino poaching and other wildlife crime threats. It supports and extends the work of KZN’s 16 leading conservation organisations and two associate members, with a focus on both reactive and proactive needs and has entrenched an ethos of collaboration and trust between state, private and civil society – something that has not been achieved by any other province in South Africa.

If your school is interested in participating in this worthwhile campaign, please contact  Micah van Schalkwyk on micah@projectafrica.com.

uShaka crowns their winners for 2014

Pictures caption:
Standing are the Mr uShaka and Junior Miss uShaka top 3: Nathan Van Wyk, Amy Stemmet, Tsepo Gumede, Alicia Terblanche, Vuyo Ngwabe, Siphesihle Ndlela

Seated: Miss uShaka top 3 are: Jodie Insel, Anele Nzuza, Nicole Bulose.

Picture: Val Adamson

This Edition by +Fred Felton 

Opportunity for Female Sitcom Writers, Barry Hilton is in Town, Auditions and More

Call for Female Sitcom Writers

A local production company is looking to build a creative team for a female driven sitcom for a major broadcaster. At present they are looking for an all female team, with more roles to follow.

They are looking for a Headwriter and team of Writers to work with the Creator of the concept to produce a South African first...a quality sitcom of international standard with a strong, empowering female lead.

They are looking for young up and coming talent, as well as established talent. Any culture any background as long as you are a strong writer with an open mind to your creative process.

As the main character is a 'rapidly approaching 30, modern black woman' they need people who can relate to a local girl with an international outlook.

Email people@thestoryfactory.co.za for more info and include a CV and a short paragraph that our young single, independent yet hapless character may post as her description on a dating website.

A Father’s Day filled with laughter

Two hilarious Barry Hilton shows will ensure an abundance of laughter this Father’s Day, Sunday June 15, in Durban and Pietermaritzburg.

The ever-popular comedian, who was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award last year, will be performing at the Gateway Barnyard in Durban and the Golden Horse Casino in Pietermaritzburg before he jets off for shows in London. Barry’s busy international concert schedule also includes kick starting the Hong Kong International Comedy Festival in September and shows in Australia and New Zealand later the same month.

With a career spanning a phenomenal 30 years and a fan base that spans continents, Barry appeals to people of all ages. Often referred to as the ‘King of Clean Comedy’, he steers clear of swearing, profanity and crude content, making him a firm favourite South African performer.

Barry’s new show, The Way I See It, gives you a peek inside the goings on in his quirky head. His hilarious facial expressions and exaggerated physical movements are so funny that he often doesn’t need to say a word to get the audience laughing.

Tickets for the Durban show that starts at 2pm at the Barnyard are available from www.barnyardtheatre.co.za and for the Pietermaritzburg show, to be held at the Golden Horse Casino, from www.computicket.co.za

Auditions!!!

The play, ‘The Eish...in the B.E.E Sting’ celebrates twenty years of democracy and centers on a cross-cultural relationship between an Indian female and a Black male. The play is expressed in light hearted, humorous way whilst exploring incidents from history (Inanda Riots 1985, Soweto Massacre). The play highlights Madiba’s vision of reconciliation and encompasses Shree Sathya Sai Baba’s teachings of love and unity. The play uses comedy, drama, song and dance.

SaiArtMa Productions is looking to cast experienced actors for the following

roles:

An African Zulu maid-early twenties, she must transform to be eloquently spoken and

smartly dressed.

An African Black male-late twenties, well spoken, professional and charming.

An Indian female - late twenties, darker skin tone, beautiful, charming, professional in the performing arts. U.K or U.S.A accent is a bonus.

An Indian man in his late fifties, medium to dark in complexion. A natural comedian,

stubborn, entrenched in his way of life.

An Indian lady -early fifties. She is a loving mother and caregiver to the family. She is

traditional at home but modern in her way of thinking

Please prepare a monologue, dance piece and a song of your choice. Contact Samantha Govender to book a 15 minute Audition Slot. Emailsaiartmaproductions@gmail.com Cell 0734654869

VENUE: COASTLANDS HOTEL, 329 UMHLANGAROCKS DRIVE,UMHLANGA.

DATE: 10TH JUNE2014                   TIME: 10AM-7PM

NB: Actors to be available in July - August 2014

Fathers out to play: Celebrate Fathers day at uShaka Marine World Village
Walk where all Dad's can get to enjoy the sights and sounds of the bike and
boat expo display on Sunday, June 15th as well as take part in the Village
Walk competition where double tickets are up for grabs to the Top Gear
Festival. Getting into the spirit of Father's Day at  uShaka are Justin
Bateman with his son, Gabriel and Mduduzi Sosibo with his daughter Andiswa
enjoying the 17CC Fat Boy Harley Davidson and nervously meeting Slips, the
Taiwanese Rat Snake. Happy Father's Day to you all!

The Flatfoot Dance Company Comes to artSpace Durban & Auditions & Interviews

FLATFOOT DANCE COMPANY @ artSPACE durban

(Photo - VAL ADAMSON) 

For the week 23 – 27 June 2014, Durban’s inimitable FLATFOOT DANCE COMPANY will be resident at artSPACE durban. In a meeting of dancers and fine artists, FLATFOOT will work in artSPACE durban giving local artists an opportunity to paint, draw and create around the dancers as they rehearse, dance and create choreography.  FLATFOOT will continue to work in their normal day routine and will open up their daily work process.

The week will involve session where artists can watch and engage the dancers in their daily rehearsals but there will also be specific sessions where the dancers will be a little more still to promote portraiture (see schedule below). 

The week will culminate in a final performance called “SOUTHERN EXPOSURE” by FLATFOOT DANCE COMPANY on Friday 27 June at 6.30pm (with bar facilities open) and curator Karen Bradtke will select some of the art works generated over the week to put on display in the gallery at the Friday event.  FLATFOOT will perform two works; “UGUHBU” by Sifiso Khumalo and “the inheritance of loss” by Lliane Loots.

Fees for artists to participate are 100 per day or R350 for the week and on June 25 there is a special portraiture session from 5.30pm - 7.30pm and the cost os R100.  Tickets for the performance on the 27 June are R50 or R25 for those taking part in the artist residency.

For enquires and bookings for the art residency, please contact artSPACE durban: 031 – 312 0793.

For enquires about the Friday night performance, contact Clare on 082 – 875 6065.

Auditions

Female Performers for Barnyard Theatre at Gateway Shopping Centre Thursday 5 June 

Casting for Game Show

Coloured Male Mid 30's email Sasha your pics and contact details

email sasha@gobigproductions.net 

Interviews

Professional Speaker Douglas Kruger

This Edition by +Fred Felton 

A Taste of A Taste Of Durban and We Have Auditions for You and Events Coming Up

A Taste Of Durban is almost here.

Here are some highlights from last year.  You can expect this year to be even better.

Find out more here: http://tasteofdurban.co.za/

Date:  25 - 27 July Suncoast


Auditions

Thursday 5 June - Barnyard Theatre, Gateway Shopping Centre, Auditions for Female Performers.

Extras Needed

Extras needed for a Cider Commercial shooting in DBN 23rd and 26th June, to play party goers...
A mix of good looking people, all races. 
25 - 30 yrs old
Some girls in bikinis, some guys just in boardshorts (i.e. people with good bodies). Email your portfolio pics if in costume and shorts that would be good, should be comfortable to wear swim wear, be avail all day, meals provided, email sasha@gobigproductions.net


AFDA Open Day

The AFDA Durban Campus will host an Open Day next Saturday, June 7 from 10 to 12noon at the Glen Anil campus, for prospective students and their parents to obtain more information about AFDA’s Undergraduate BA degree in Motion Picture Medium or Live Performance.

This new, state of the art, campus established in 2013 has seen substantial growth and upgrades to accommodate the students’ needs in the first and second year of the Undergraduate degree. The Bachelor of Arts degree is designed as a platform to nurture and develop the necessary skills to enter the industry and to create sustainable, quality and entertainment productions after they graduate. The Open Day will offer the opportunity to view selected AFDA student films, followed by a brief presentation by the Campus Dean about the Undergraduate degree. The open day will then proceed with guided tours around the campus with live demonstrations of disciplines within each of the Film, TV and Performance schools. 

On Friday, June 6, the Durban campus will also host an Interview Day from 1:30pm until 5pm. Prospective students are invited to book a slot to meet with the Campus Dean, a Head of School or a lecturer from the campus within the area they may be interested in. This is an opportunity to ask any questions and seek advice on the course or a career in the Entertainment industry. There are also limited slots available for appointments on Open Day, June 7.

AFDA Durban will host the AFDA Experimental Festival in Film, Television and Performance, which will showcase student films, performances as well as a live television recording on Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14. Follow the Facebook (AFDA Durban) and Twitter (@AFDADurban) pages to get all the details..

Contact the campus directly for more information on the Open Day or to make an appointment: 0315692252 / milenag@afda.co.za /puritys@afda.co.za.

The East Coast Radio House and Garden Show 2014 Is On The Way and Dance Auditions Today and Loads More Event

Details on the East Coast Radio House and Garden Show 2014

East Coast Radio Presenter Jane Linley-Thomas getting ready for the show.

PANSA KWAZULU NATAL

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Performing Arts Network of South Africa – KwaZulu Natal

Invites all members and other interested parties to its

Annual General Meeting

Date:

Monday 17 June 2014

Venue:

Catalina Theatre

Time:

17:30pm to 19:30pm

For more information kindly contact PANSA-KZN Regional Coordinator Nelisa Mzimela on Office Telephone: 031-201 4750 or via E-mail:kzn@pansa.org.za

Siwela Sonke Dance Trainee Programme

Siwela Sonke Dance Theatre (SSDT) is a professional award-winning dance theatre company based in Durban. Since its inception in 1994, SSDT has become one of the leading dance companies in South Africa, producing and touring work nationally and internationally.

The Siwela Sonke Dance Trainee Programme is a rigorous, season-long training programme. SSDT seeks 10 talented dancers to be available weekdays, 9:00 – 17:00. The trainees will form part of the SSDT Company in a trainee capacity and will have opportunities for performance throughout the 2014 / 2015 season. A stipend will be offered to successful candidates for the duration of their tenure as SSDT trainees. The Siwela Sonke Dance Trainee Programme is made possible through a grant from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF).

Auditions will take place on 29 May 2014 (8:00 – 17:00)

at Siwela Sonke Dance Theatre
Salbany 1st Floor
50 Albany Grove
Central Durban

Candidates should arrive early and be available for call-backs on 30 May 2014.

Siwela Sonke Dance Theatre operates on principles of non-racialism and equal opportunity. While every effort is made to create redress, the company strives for excellence and diversity. In this instance this audition is open to everyone, regardless of race or gender.

For more information please contact Elroy Bell at elroybell@gmail.com / www.siwelasonke.co.za or call 031 307 668

GIPCA Administrative Assistant
The Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts (GIPCA) invites applications for an exciting 6 month contract as Administrative Assistant, commencing 01 July 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. The main purpose of this position is to assist the GIPCA Director in ensuring the smooth running of GIPCA initiatives.

Full details are available at: http://www.gipca.uct.ac.za/employment-opportunity-gipca-administrative-assistant/
Closing date: 5 June 2014

Surf Carnival Coming Up

Pictured is Hugh Thompson from Natural Curve Surfboards, one of the product sponsors of the 2014 Durban Surf Carnival presented by Jeep Apparel which is free to the public and takes place from June 6-8 at New Pier Beach on Durban’s Golden Mile. Thompson will be designing a retro single fin board featuring “shark deterrent” designs for the winner of the Forgotten Soul Retro discipline as well as sponsoring a prize to a “stand out” surfer within the Longboard category!

The surf carnival, is free to the public to watch, and not only can you catch all the surf action, there is also a free to enter SNAP SHOT Photographic Competition that you can enter as well as a free Surfing clinic, so don’t miss out!
All entries close for participants on Saturday, May 31st. For enquiries call Paul Godwin 0835601185 or emailmw.nerve@mweb.co.za . For press release and information on the event you can visit the event bloghttp://durbansurfcarnival.blogspot.com 

Date: 21 June 2014

Time 9am

Venue: Chantecler Hotel, Botha's Hill

For bookings email ginny.sawc@gmail.com 

This edition by +Fred Felton