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| PROVINCE: |
USA
xGP = Gauteng
xZN = kwaZulu-Natal |
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| SKILLS: |
Lecturer, Director,
Producer, Sing, Act, Dance,
Magician/illusionist, |
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| LEVEL: |
5 = Over 30yrs in the Industry |
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AWARDS
A=Award
N=Nomination |
| 2009 |
A: New Frontiers Grant
The African Tempest
Revisited |
Indiana University, (USA) |
| 2007 |
A: Best Production of a Revue
'Black Mamba' |
Naledi Awards |
| 2005 |
A: New Frontiers Grant
The African Tempest
Project |
Indiana University, (USA) |
| 2000 |
A: Teaching Excellence
Recognition Award (TERA) |
Indiana University, (USA) |
| 2000 |
A: Order of Merlin |
International Brotherhood
of Magicians, (USA) |
| 1996 |
A: Best Production 'Hysteria' |
Vita Awards (KwaZulu-Natal) |
| 1995 |
A: Best Production 'Equus'
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VITA Award (KwaZulu-Natal) |
| 1995 |
A: Man of the Year Award
|
ABA (USA) |
| 1995 |
A: General Medal |
South African National
Defence Force |
| 1994 |
A: Best Production
'Frank 'n Stein' |
VITA Award (KwaZulu-Natal) |
| 1993 |
A: Best Director
'Master Harold & the Boys' |
VITA Award (KwaZulu-Natal) |
| 1993 |
A: Man of the Year Award
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ABA (USA) |
| 1992 |
A: Best Production 'Amadeus'
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VITA Award (KwaZulu-Natal) |
| 1992 |
A: |
American Biographical
Association Award (USA) |
| 1990 |
A: Distinguished Young
Leadership Award |
ABA (USA) |
| 1989 |
A: Young Artist of the Year
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South African
Airways Awards |
| 1988 |
A: |
American Biographical
Association Award (USA) |
| 1987 |
A: Outstanding Graduate
Theatre Student |
SIU (USA) |
| 1981 |
A: Pro Patria Medal |
South African
Defence Force |
| 1974 |
A: Nora Cook Trophy
for Altruistic Service |
Maritzburg College |
| 1974 |
A: Director of the Year |
Rothmag |
| 1973 |
A: Best Actor |
Maritzburg College |
| 1973 |
A: Actor of the Year |
Rothmag |
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BUSINESS: |
| since 1996 |
Associate Professor of Theatre, with Tenure:
Indiana University, Bloomington (USA) |
| 1993-1997 |
Executive Director:
Presto Theatre International, Durban |
| 1990-1996 |
Artistic Director of Drama:
The Playhouse Company , Durban
(formerly NAPAC) |
| 1987-1990 |
Manager:
Loft Theatre Company, NAPAC, Durban |
| 1987 |
Marketing Officer - NAPAC, Durban |
| 1985-1987 |
Graduate Teaching Assistant/Publicity
and Marketing, Director:
McLeod Theatre, SIU (USA) |
| 1980-1985 |
Teacher for Natal Education Department:
Speech & Drama and English Specialisations |
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THEATRE
A=Award
N=Nomination |
Directing
| 2010 |
'Hay Fever' by Noel Coward, (forthcoming)
at (Ruth N. Halls Theatre, Indiana University (USA))
|
| 2009 |
'Blood Brothers' by Willy Russell
at (Ruth N. Halls Theatre, Indiana University (USA))
|
| 2009 |
'The Tempest' by William Shakespeare
at (Wells-Metz Theatre, Indiana University, (USA))
|
| 2008 |
'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare
at (Ruth N. Halls Theatre, Indiana University (USA))
|
| 2008 |
'Black Mamba' by Ben Voss & John Van Der Ruit,
at (New Wimbledon Theatre, London (UNITED KINGDOM))
|
| 2007 |
'Jimmy Cory' by Kevin Daly
at (Wells-Metz Theatre, Indiana University, (USA))
|
| 2007 |
'The Tempest' by William Shakespeare
at (Hexagon Th)
|
| 2006 |
'The Woman In Black' by Stephen Mallatratt
at (Brown County Playhouse,
Nashville Indiana (USA))
|
| 2006 |
'Honour' by Joanne Murray Smith
at (Wells-Metz Theatre, Indiana University, (USA))
|
| 2006 |
'Black Mamba' by Ben Voss & John Van Der Ruit,
at (South African Tour, Zimbabwe Tour.
Soho TH, London, (UK))
|
| 2005 |
'Greater Tuna' by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard
at (Brown County Playhouse, Nashville, Indiana (USA))
|
| 2005 |
'Black Mamba' by Ben Voss & John Van Der Ruit,
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| 2005 |
'Frank & Stein' at (KwaSuka TH) |
| 2005 |
'Master Harold & The Boys' by Athol Fugard
at (Ruth N. Halls TH, Indiana University, (USA))
|
| 2003 |
'Romeo & Juliet' by William Shakespeare
at (Ruth N. Halls Theatre : Indiana University (USA))
|
| 2003 |
'Educating Rita' by Willy Russell
|
| 2003 |
'Picasso At The Lapin Agile' by Steve Martin
at (Brown County Playhouse, Nashville, Indiana (USA))
|
| 2002 |
'Art' by Yasmina Reza
at (Ruth N. Halls Theatre, Indiana University (USA))
|
| 2002 |
'Cole' by Alan Strachan and Benny Green
at (Brown County Playhouse, Nashville, Indiana (USA))
|
| 2002 |
'Scapino!' by Frank Dunlop and Jim Dale
at (Wells-Metz Theatre, Indiana University (USA))
|
| 2001 |
'Noises Off' by Michael Frayn
at (IU Theatre : Indiana University (USA))
|
| 2001 |
'I Love You, You're Perfect, New Change' by Joe DiPietro
at (Brown County Playhouse : Nashville, Indiana (USA))
|
| 2000 |
'Equus' by Peter Shaffer
at (IU Theatre : Indiana University (USA))
|
| 1999 |
'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by Shakespeare
at (IU Theatre : Indiana University (USA))
|
| 1999 |
'Nunsense II' by Dan Goggin
at (Brown County Playhouse : Nashville, Indiana (USA))
|
| 1999 |
'The Servant Of Two Masters' by Goldoni
at (IU Theatre : Indiana University (USA))
|
| 1998 |
'A Piece Of My Heart' by Shirley Lauro
at (Theatre 300: Indiana University (USA))
|
| 1998 |
'The Fantasticks' by Tom Jones/Harvey Schmidt
at (Brown County Playhouse, Nashville, Indiana (USA))
|
| 1998 |
'The Oblong Man' by David VanMatre
at (Theatre 300: Indiana University (USA))
|
| 1997 |
'Kindertransport' by Diane Samuels
at (Theatre 300: Indiana University (USA))
|
| 1997 |
'Nunsense' by Dan Goggin
at (Brown County Playhouse, Nashville, Indiana (USA))
|
| 1997 |
'All In The Timing' by David Ives
at (Theatre 300: Indiana University (USA))
|
| 1996 |
'Agnes Of God' by John Pielmeier
|
| 1996 |
'Frank 'n Stein' by Ken Campbell
National Tour:
Hey Presto Entertainments & Sue Clarence Promotions |
| 1995 |
'A Night To Remember' by Murray McGibbon
|
| 1995 |
'The Rain Queen And The Baobab Tree' by Jackie Shipster
at ( The Loft)
Playhouse Puppets, Playhouse Company |
| 1995 |
'Charley's Aunt' by Brandon Thomas
|
| 1994 |
'Master Harold & The Boys' by Athol Fugard
|
| 1994 |
'Equus' by Peter Shaffer
|
| 1994 |
'The Taming Of a River Giant' by Jimmy Lithgow
at (Durban Exhibition Centre, International
Conference on Large Dams - World
Congress: Presto TH International)
|
| 1994 |
'Oliver!' by Lionel Bart
|
| 1993 |
'A Piece Of My Heart' by Shirley Lauro
|
| 1993 |
'Frank 'n Stein' by Ken Campbell
|
| 1993 |
'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?!'
|
| 1993 |
'The Mystery Of Irma Vep' by Charles Ludlam
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| 1993 |
'Murder Among Friends' by Bob Barry
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| 1992 |
'The Dream' adapt. Murray McGibbon
|
| 1992 |
'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?!' adapt. Pierre van Pletzen
|
| 1992 |
'Winnie-The-Pooh' by Ken Shuter
|
| 1992 |
'Shirley Valentine' by Willy Russell
|
| 1992 |
'Peter Pan' by John Caird/Trevor Nunn
|
| 1991 |
'Romeo And Juliet' by William Shakespeare
|
| 1991 |
'Winnie-The-Pooh' by A. A. Milne
at (NAPAC Studio)
|
| 1991 |
'LOVE LETTERS' by A.R. Gurney
|
| 1990 |
'Ta' Lea Se Stories' by Eben Cruywagen
at (NAPAC Studio)
|
| 1990 |
'The Loft 5th Birthday Bash'
|
| 1990 |
'The Fantastical History Of A Useless Man'
|
| 1989 |
'Frank 'n Stein' by Ken Campbell
at (CAPAB Arena) |
| 1989 |
'Master Harold & The Boys' by Athol Fugard
|
| 1989 |
'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare
|
| 1989 |
'Kiss Of The Spiderwoman' by Manuel Puig
|
| 1989 |
'The Circus Adventure' by James Ambrose Brown
|
| 1988 |
'Hey Listen...' by Barney Simon
|
| 1988 |
'The Normal Heart' by Larry Kramer
|
| 1988 |
'The Private Ear' by Peter Shaffer
|
| 1988 |
'The Public Eye' by Peter Shaffer
|
| 1988 |
'Superstars Of South African Magic'
at (The Opera: Magic Lodge)
|
| 1988 |
'Frank 'n Stein' by Ken Campbell
at (NAPAC Cellar)
|
| 1988 |
'Under The Oaks' by Paul Slabolepszy
|
| 1988 |
'Paradise Is Closing Down' by Pieter-Dirk Uys
|
| 1987 |
'Superbike' by Nicholas Ellenbogen
|
| 1986 |
'Master Harold & The Boys' by Athol Fugard
at (Laboratory Theatre (USA))
|
| 1986 |
'Amadeus' by Peter Shaffer
at (McLeod Theatre (USA))
as Asst. Director |
| 1986 |
'Agnes Of God' by John Pielmeier
at (Laboratory Theatre (USA))
|
| 1986 |
'Just Too Much' Film by Kenton Kirsting
at (SIU (USA))
|
| 1985 |
'Jonah Man Jazz' by Donald Swann
at (Pinetown Boys' High)
|
| 1985 |
'The Form' by John Mortimer
at (Pinetown Boys' High)
|
| 1985 |
'The Public Eye' by Peter Shaffer
at (Laboratory Theatre (USA))
|
| 1984 |
'Equus' by Peter Shaffer
|
| 1984 |
'Unman, Wittering And Zigo' by Giles Cooper
at (Pinetown Boys' High)
|
| 1984 |
'Stage Struck' by Simon Gray
at (Rowe TH)
Presto Theatre International |
| 1983 |
'You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown' by Charles Shultz
at (Mini Theatre)
|
| 1983 |
'Oliver!' by Lionel Bart
at (Maritzburg College)
|
| 1982 |
'Smike' by Roger Holman
at (Maritzburg College)
|
| 1982 |
'Murder Among Friends' by Bob Barry
at (Cygnet TH)
Presto Theatre International |
| 1981 |
'Godspell' by John Michael Tebelak
|
| 1979 |
'Blithe Spirit' by Noel Coward
at (Cygnet TH)
Presto Theatre International |
| 1979 |
'The Boyfriend' by Sandy Wilson
at (St John's TH)
|
| 1978 |
'Oliver!' by Lionel Bart
|
| 1974 |
'The Epidemic' by Octave Mirbeau
at (Maritzburg College)
|
| 1973 |
'Suicide To Order' by Ronald Williams
at (Maritzburg College)
|
| 1972 |
'Adam & Eve' by Carl Burke
at (Maritzburg College)
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Acting
| 1991 |
'Spring Awakening'
at (Playhouse Drama, NAPAC) |
as Prof. Stieffel |
| 1984 |
'Lysistrata'
at (McLeod TH, USA) |
as Chaffeur |
| 1982 |
'The Entertaining English'
at (Churchill TH) |
as Ernest |
| 1981 |
'Silence'
|
as Jean-Pierre |
| 1979 |
'A Christmas Carol'
at (Cygnet TH) |
as Ghost of
Christmas Past |
| 1978 |
'A Day In The Death Of Joe Egg'
|
as Fred |
| 1977 |
'The Boy With A Cart'
|
as Alfred |
| 1977 |
'Gammer Gurton's Needle'
|
as Hodge |
| 1976 |
'Love's Labour's Lost'
at (Studio TH) |
as Dumaine |
| 1976 |
'Life And Death Of Almost Everybody'
at (Studio TH) |
as Aunt Harriet |
| 1975 |
'The Thwarting Of Baron Bolligrew'
at (Studio TH) |
as Sir Digby |
| 1974 |
'The Epidemic'
at (Maritzburg College) |
as Secretary |
| 1974 |
'The Pirates Of Penzance'
at (Maritzburg College) |
as Frederic |
| 1973 |
'Unman, Wittering And Zigo'
at (Maritzburg College) |
as Cloistermouth |
| 1973 |
'Suicide To Order'
at (Maritzburg College) |
as John Gurney |
| 1972 |
'Oliver!'
at (Herald Players) |
as Charley Bates |
| 1972 |
'Adam And Eve'
at (Maritzburg College) |
as God |
| 1969 |
'The Knave Of Hearts'
at (Merchiston) |
as Chancellor |
| 1968 |
'Listen To the Wind'
at (Merchiston) |
as Emma |
Producing
| 2005 |
'Frank'n Stein' at (KwaSuka TH) |
| 1996 |
'Nongogo' (dir:Jerry Pooe) at (Playhouse Drama)
|
| 1996 |
'The Minerva Stories' (dir:Garth Anderson)
|
| 1996 |
'Rainbow' (dir:Peter Court) at (Playhouse Loft)
with Playhouse Puppets |
| 1996 |
'Maid In The New South Africa' (dir:Ralph Lawson)
|
| 1996 |
'Frank 'n Stein' (dir:Murray McGibbon)
with Hey Presto Entertainments |
| 1996 |
'Alternative Action' (dir:Kessie Govender)
|
| 1996 |
'Macbeth Special Report' (dir:Brenda Radloff)
|
| 1996 |
'Othello' (dir:Stephen Gurney)
|
| 1996 |
'Heel Against The Head' (dir:Paul Slabolepszy)
with Space Kids |
| 1996 |
'Agnes Of God' (dir:Murray McGibbon)
|
| 1996 |
'You ANC Nothing Yet' (dir:Pieter Dirk-Uys)
with PDU Productions |
| 1996 |
'Dinner For One' (dir:Trevor Yates)
with Sufi Productions |
| 1995 |
'Maru' (dir:Walter Chakela) at (Playhouse Drama)
|
| 1995 |
'Caring Kim' (dir:Fran Cox) at (Playhouse Puppets)
|
| 1995 |
'Karaoke' (dir:Lara Foot) at (Playhouse Drama)
|
| 1995 |
'Bergville Stories' (dir:Duma kaNdlovu)
|
| 1995 |
'Julius Caesar' (dir:Stephen Gurney)
|
| 1995 |
'Little Red Riding Hood' (dir:Andrew Godbold)
with Playhouse Puppets |
| 1995 |
'Hansel And Gretel' (dir:Greg King)
with Playhouse Puppets |
| 1995 |
'Rainqueen And The Baobab Tree'
(dir:Murray McGibbon)
with Playhouse Puppets |
| 1995 |
'Butcher's Bad Dream' (dir:Stephen Gurney)
|
| 1995 |
'War On Waste' (dir:Jacky Vermaas)
at (Playhouse Puppets)
|
| 1995 |
'A Knight Out' (dir:Sir Ian McKellen)
with Mig Kimpton |
| 1995 |
'Hysteria' (dir:Roy Sargeant)
|
| 1995 |
'Snow White' (dir:Stephen Gurney)
at (Playhouse Puppets)
|
| 1995 |
'Charley's Aunt' (dir:Murray McGibbon)
|
| 1994 |
'War On Waste' (dir:Fran Cox) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1994 |
'Elvis, The Musical' (dir:Gay Lambert)
|
| 1994 |
'Presto'
|
| 1994 |
'Pulling Green Strings' (dir:Fran Cox) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1994 |
'A Trolley Full Of Rights' (dir:Fran Cox) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1994 |
'Carry On Kipling' (dir:Fran Cox) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1994 |
'The Proxy' (dir:Deon Opperman) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1994 |
'Equus' (dir:Murray McGibbon) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1994 |
'Overstepping The Mark' (dir:Mark Banks)
|
| 1994 |
'A Raisin In The Sun' (dir:Jerry Mofokeng)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1994 |
'Circus Adventure' (dir:Stephen Gurney)
at (Playhouse Company)
|
| 1994 |
'Master Harold & The Boys' (dir:Murray McGibbon)
|
| 1994 |
'The Taming Of A River Giant'
(dir:Murray McGibbon)
at (Presto Theatre International)
|
| 1993 |
'War On Waste' (dir:Fran Cox) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1993 |
'Old King Cole' (dir:Fran Cox) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1993 |
'Kabuki Medea' (dir:Shozo Sato) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1993 |
'Coming Home' (dir:Jay Pather) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1993 |
'Frank 'n Stein' (dir:Murray McGibbon) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1993 |
'The Love Of The Nightingale' (dir:Mervyn McMurtry)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1993 |
'A Piece Of My Heart' (dir:Murray McGibbon)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1993 |
'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?!'
(dir:Murray McGibbon)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1993 |
'The Mystery Of Irma Vep' (dir:Murray McGibbon)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1993 |
'Murder Among Friends' (dir:Murray McGibbon)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1992 |
'Pot Of Poems' (dir:Fran Cox) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1992 |
'Capturing Leo' (dir:Fran Cox) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1992 |
'The Dream' (dir:Murray McGibbon) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1992 |
'Charlotte's Web' (dir:Fran Cox) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1992 |
'Looking At Loving' (dir:Fran Cox) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1992 |
'My Family My Support' (dir:Fran Cox) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1992 |
'Emandulo' (dir:Tom Riccio) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1992 |
'Winnie-The-Pooh' (dir:Murray McGibbon) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1992 |
'Aliwal Shoal Project' (dir:Fran Cox) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1992 |
'The Big Bang!' (dir:Lara Foot) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1992 |
'The Opposite Sex' (dir:Roger Dwyer) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1992 |
'Peter Pan' (dir:Murray McGibbon) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1992 |
'A Case Of Rough Justice' (dir:Fran Cox)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1992 |
'Women In The Wings' (dir:Deon Opperman)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1992 |
'A Crazy Christmas Carousel' (dir:Fran Cox)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1991 |
'Operation Human' (dir:Ken Shuter) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1991 |
'Spring Awakening' (dir:Johann Swart) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1991 |
'Flatspin!' (dir:Lara Foot) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1991 |
'Nichola Says No!' (dir:Ken Shuter) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1991 |
'Lalela Kahle' (dir:Ken Shuter) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1991 |
'Audio Visual AIDS' (dir:Ken Shuter) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1991 |
'Rendezvous' (dir:Ilse van Hemert) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1991 |
'A Case For The Defence' (dir:Ken Shuter)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1991 |
'Daylight Is A Long Time Coming' (dir:Ken Shuter)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1991 |
'The Conference Of The Birds' (dir:Chris Weare)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1991 |
'Winnie-The-Pooh' (dir:Murray McGibbon)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'Moll Flanders' (dir:Mark Graham) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'The King Stag' (dir:David Crichton) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'Teater Of Soiets' (dir:Bobby McArthur) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'Phoenix' (dir:Mark Graham) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'Naughty Boys' (dir:Eric Bouvron) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'Wild Coast' (dir:Carol Kaplan) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'Get Screwed!' (dir:Raymond Suttle) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'Pantsula' (dir:Eric Bouvron) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'Magic Of Mime' (dir:Eric Bouvron) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'Boeing, Boeing' (dir:Roger Dwyer) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'Turtle Project' (dir:Nicholas Ellenbogen) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'King Lear' (dir:Stephen Gurney) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'Romeo And Juliet' (dir:Peter Kruger) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'Ta' Lea Se Stories' (dir:Murray McGibbon)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'Great Expectations' (dir:Deon Opperman)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'You And I, Safe And Sound' (dir:Annie Barnes)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'Somewhere On The Border' (dir:Anthony Akerman)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'The Fantastical History Of A Useless Man'
(dir:Murray McGibbon)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1990 |
'The Three Musketeers' (dir:Dieter Reible)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1989 |
'Pohim' (dir:Marlene Blom) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1989 |
'Macbeth' (dir:Mark Graham) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1989 |
'My Lover! My Son!' (dir:Mark Graham) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1989 |
'Circus Adventure' (dir:Murray McGibbon) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1989 |
'iCrismas Box!' (dir:Nicholas Ellenbogen) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1989 |
'Mujaji' (dir:Nicholas Ellenbogen) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1989 |
'Kvetch' (dir:Mark Graham) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1989 |
'The Great Trek' (dir:Ellis Pearson) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1989 |
'Master Harold And The Boys' (dir:Murray McGibbon)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1989 |
'Theatre Of Imagination' (dir:Ellis Pearson)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1989 |
'Horn Of Sorrow' (dir:Nicholas Ellenbogen)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1989 |
'The Kiss Of The Spiderwoman' at (NAPAC)
(dir:Murray McGibbon)
|
| 1988 |
'Hey, Listen' (dir:Murray McGibbon) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1988 |
'A Nest Of Vipers' (dir:David Crichton) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1988 |
'Durban Voices' (dir:Peter Kruger) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1988 |
'Frank 'n Stein' (dir:Murray McGibbon) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1988 |
'Richard III' (dir:Nicholas Ellenbogen) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1988 |
'This Is For Keeps' (dir:Mark Graham) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1988 |
'Under The Oaks' (dir:Murray McGibbon) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1988 |
'We Care' (dir:Hugo le Roux) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1988 |
'Hello And Goodbye' (dir:Frantz Dobrowsky)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1988 |
'The Normal Heart' (dir:Murray McGibbon)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1988 |
'Paradise Is Closing Down' (dir:Murray McGibbon)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1988 |
'Exodus' (dir:Ellis Pearson)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1988 |
'Hey, What Happened?' (dir:Peter se Puma)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1988 |
'A Nativity' (dir:Nicholas Ellenbogen & Mark Graham)
at (NAPAC)
|
| 1987 |
'Superbike' (dir:Nicholas Ellenbogen) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1987 |
'Night And Day' (dir:Ralph Lawson) at (NAPAC)
|
| 1987 |
'Animal Anthology' (dir:Nicholas Ellenbogen)
at (NAPAC)
|
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SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND GRANTS |
| 2009 |
'New Frontiers Grant' |
Indiana University, (USA) |
| 2005 |
'New Frontiers Grant' |
Indiana University (USA) |
| 2000 |
'Summer Faculty Fellowship' |
Indiana University (USA) |
| 1983 |
Fulbright Scholarship (USA) |
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MORE |
| 1996 |
Associate Professor of Theatre,
with Tenure, Indiana University, Bloomington (USA) |
| 1993-1997 |
Executive Director,
Presto Theatre International, Durban |
| 1990-1996 |
Artistic Director of Drama,
The Playhouse Company (formerly NAPAC), Durban |
| 1987-1990 |
Manager,
Loft Theatre Company, NAPAC, Durban |
| 1987 |
Marketing Officer
NAPAC, Durban |
| 1985-1987 |
Graduate Teaching Assistant/Publicity
& Marketing, Director:
McLeod Theatre, SIU (USA) |
| 1980-1985 |
Teacher for Natal Education Department
Speech and Drama & English specialisations |
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TEACHING
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ACADEMIC |
| since 1999 |
Faculty Member
African Studies Program, Indiana University (USA) |
| since 1996 |
Acting and Directing
Department of Theatre & Drama,
Indiana University (USA)
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| since 1996 |
Faculty supervisor
of 21 sections of Acting One and Two
Department of Theatre & Drama,
Indiana University (USA)
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| 1995-1996 |
Acting & Directing Techniques
Department of Education & Development,
Playhouse Company, Durban |
| 1995 |
Lecturer
"Contemporary Developments in South African Theatre"
University of Wisconsin, River Falls (USA) |
| 1992 |
Lecturer
"Audition Techniques"
Natal Technikon, Durban |
| 1988-1992 |
Acting & Voice Teacher
The Loft Theatre Company, Durban |
| 1988-1996 |
Examiner/Auditioner
for the following South African Universities and Colleges:
- University of Capetown, Capetown
- Rhodes University, Grahamstown
- University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg
- University of Natal, Durban
- University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
- Pretoria Technikon, Pretoria
- Rand Afrikaans University, Pretoria
- University of the Orange Free State, Bloemfontein
- Technikon Natal, Durban |
| 1988 |
Lecturer
"Theatre Administration in South Africa"
University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg |
| 1985 |
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Southern Illinois University (USA) |
| 1982-1983 |
Drama & English Teacher
Maritzburg College, Pietermaritzburg |
| 1981 |
Senior School Teacher
Edendale Technical College, Pietermaritzburg |
| 1980 |
Primary School Teacher
Omega Laerskool, Caprivi Strip (Namibia) |
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JOURNALISM |
| 1995-1996 |
'The Playhouse Parade' |
as Magic Columnist |
| 1986-1987 |
'The Paducah Sun' (USA) |
as Drama Critic |
| 1983 |
'Cue' |
as Editor |
| 1982-1985 |
'The Daily News (Tonight)' |
as Drama Critic |
| 1981-1982 |
'Capital News' |
as Entertainment Columnist |
| 1979-1982 |
'Waiting In The Wings' |
as Editor |
| 1978 |
'Snort En Trane' |
as Editor |
| 1976-1978 |
'Pageant Magazine' |
as Co-Editor |
| 1974 |
'The College Crier' |
as Editor |
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PUBLICATIONS |
| 1996 |
'The Tempest'
An Acting Edition - Presto Theatre International, |
| 1994 |
'Hamlet'
An Acting Edition - Presto Theatre International, |
| 1992 |
'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
An Acting Edition - Presto Theatre International |
| 1992 |
'The Playhouse Cookbook' NAPAC |
| 1986 |
'Theatre in the 21st century - A
Journey Backwards into the Future'
- Neon, December |
| In progress: |
'Broken Legs'
Anecdotes and Reminiscences of
the South African Theatre Fraternity |
| In Progress: |
'Macbeth' An Acting Edition |
| In Progress: |
'New Directions'
A collection of post apartheid South African plays |
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'Speech Training for You' by Elizabeth Sneddon
Edited & Revised by
Murray McGibbon - Kendall/Hunt, 2001
(4th Edition revised 2006, pub. Thomson) |
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'Romeo and Juliet'
Unpublished full-length acting edition |
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MEMBERSHIP |
| Durban Arts Association |
| Friends of the Bartel Arts Trust |
| International Brotherhood of Magicians (USA) |
| Magician's Club of London (UK) |
| Maritzburg College Old Boys' Society |
| Presto Theatre Club |
| South African Institute of Theatre Technology |
| South African Magical Society |
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BIOGRAPHY
Murray McGibbon was born in Durban, South Africa on 26 June 1957. He is the son of Amy McGibbon and the
late James W. McGibbon MPC, and brother to Carolyn and Jeanette. He married the former Ashley Fisher
in 1993, and together they have one son, James William McGibbon, and a daughter, Catherine Elizabeth
McGibbon. Regrettably, the couple separated in September 2004.
Educated at Maritzburg College, the University of Natal and Southern Illinois University (USA),
Prof. McGibbon initially qualified as a teacher in 1979. In 1983 he was selected as one of
four South Africans from 2000 nominees to be awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for graduate
study in the United States of America. He received his Master of Fine Arts Degree
in Theatre, with specialisations in Acting, Directing and Theatre Administration from
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1987. He was named Outstanding
Graduate Theatre Student of 1987 by the University. He is listed in the
American Biographical Association publications "Five Thousand Personalities of America",
"The International Directory of Distinguished Young Leadership",
and "Most Admired Men and Women of the Year, 1993".
After completing his initial teacher training, Prof. McGibbon underwent
his National Service. His basic training was completed at 1 Infantry Battalion,
Oudtshoorn and later at 11 Commando, Kimberley. Thereafter he was posted to 31BN
in the Operational Area where he saw active service and taught at the battalion
training school. In 1981, he was transferred to Natal Command, Durban and taught
at the Edendale Technical Institute. Prof. McGibbon was appointed to the
staff of Maritzburg College in January 1982 where he co-founded the first
department of Speech and Drama at a boys' high school in South Africa. He left teaching
in 1985 to undertake his graduate studies abroad.
While in America, Prof. McGibbon was a graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Theatre
at Southern Illinois University, and in 1985 was invited to assume the post of Publicity
and Marketing Director for McLeod Theatre on the campus. While his thesis work was
concentrated on the art of Directing he also took courses in theatre administration
and marketing with his thesis director, Dr Alfreds Straumanis, and studied scenography
under the Checkoslovakian designer, Milan Palec. His tutors included Cash Baxter
and George Pinney.
Passionate about the performing arts, Prof. McGibbon has had extensive experience in all
aspects of theatre as an actor, designer, producer, publicist, director, manager
and administrator. Many of his productions were directed for his own theatre
company - Presto Theatre Productions, which he established in Pietermaritzburg in 1978.
As Manager of the Loft Theatre Company for NAPAC, in Durban, South Africa, Prof. McGibbon
enjoyed considerable personal success in directing the South African Premieres
of Larry Kramer's acclaimed AIDS play, THE NORMAL HEART, Ken Campbell's FRANK 'N' STEIN,
Manuel Puig's KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN and Shirley Lauro's A PIECE OF MY HEART.
He was awarded the prestigious South African Airways "Young Artist of the Year Award"
in 1989 and in 1994 received two VITA Awards - Best Director
for MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS and Best Production for his revival of FRANK 'n STEIN.
His production of EQUUS won the 1995 VITA for Best Production in KwaZulu/Natal. He was
invited by the British High Commission to produce and direct A NIGHT TO REMEMBER, a
gala variety performance in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh for the Royal State Visit
to South Africa in 1995.
In 1990, Prof. McGibbon was appointed to the post of Director of Drama
for NAPAC (now The Playhouse Company- one of South Africa's largest professional theatre
companies), the youngest person ever to be appointed to such a post in South Africa.
He made a measurable contribution to the performing arts in his native country. Acknowledged
as a creative and innovative director, he was a visionary administrator and mover within
the arts community in KwaZulu/Natal and a highly respected "ideas man". He is credited
with the establishment of The Loft Schools' Company and the Playhouse Puppet Company.
The Playhouse Cookbook, which he compiled reached the national best-seller list, while
the Pay What You Can scheme, which he introduced in 1990, has been copied nationwide. Elected
by the non-unionised staff of NAPAC, he served on the ECON Committee which spearheaded
the transformation of the arts council. He was the only artistic director to have his
contract renewed by the new Board and management when NAPAC was restructured. His
commitment to education and development is well documented, with the Playhouse Drama Department
cited as the role model within the country at the time. He travelled extensively
for the company, both within Southern Africa and abroad.
In 1996, Prof. McGibbon accepted an invitation from Indiana University to join their
faculty as a Visiting Professor of Theatre. After resigning from The Playhouse Company, he
has now made his association with Indiana University more permanent. He currently holds
the rank of Tenured Associate Professor.
Prof. McGibbon's recreational interests include horse-riding, puppetry, silkscreen
printing and magic. He represented South Africa at
the 1982 Federation International des Societes Magiques (FISM) in Lausanne, Switzerland.
He is a member of the South African Magical Society, the
International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Magician's Club of London. He is
particularly fond of the African bush, Shakespeare, wine, gardening, kite flying, travel
to exotic destinations and being busy!
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