Reminiscence Theatre 2022

Title

Reminiscence Theatre 2022

Department

Dance
Theatre

Production Type

Applied Theatre and Dance

Description

This year's Reminiscence Theatre project, entitled 'MAMELA/LISTEN' is a 20-minute video performance on the theme of reminiscence and memory. A group of senior students created a video performance based on their interviews with people over 60 years old, listening to their stories. They have also interpreted the verbatim interviews and the themes around ageing in a choreography.
The task was that each student should interview a subject over 60, on their memories and how they perceive life now. They were then asked to perform this as a monologue, integrating choreographed movement to enhance the delivery. The final choreography was created in a collaborative process guided by Veronica Baxter, that improvised dance around key words developed through image theatre. This choreography was refined with Saranya Devan. Scenario development for the interviews were collaboratively created with Nawaal Adams and Savannah Steyn

Carmeleea Pillay as Elaine Govender, Kwazulu-Natal
Zandile Zihlangu as Nomahlubi Zihlangu, Western Cape
Luvuyo Gishi as Khandiyeza Gishi, Western Cape
Charty Luvuvamu as Sarafina Lukau, Western Cape
Songezo Choice Mtshixa as Thyopo, Western Cape
Sihle Thole as Fikile Ziwele, Western Cape
Nalitye Shaninga as Monika Hamunyela, Namibia
Sibahle Sibiya as Nonhlanhla Sibiya, KwaZulu-Natal

The students are from the Applied Performance and Pedagogy stream at the CTDPS. This stream combines theatre and dance students in learning how to facilitate performance in and from various communities and schools. The principle underlying the Applied Performance and Pedagogy stream is that the work is collaborative.

Please note: Each student edited their own piece. The educational intention was not just to complete the verbatim and choreographic tasks but also to learn how to edit media.

Year Created

2022

Opening Date

25 May 2022

Director

Filmed By

Songezo Choice Mtshixa
Luvuyo Gishi
Nawaal Adams

Edited By

Songezo Choice Mtshixa
Sibahle Sibiya
Saranya Devan

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