APPLICATIONS FOR 2014 BRETT GOLDIN BURSARY FOR YOUNG SOUTH AFRICAN ACTORS NOW OPEN
The Baxter Theatre Centre is calling for applications from young South African actors, from anywhere in the country, between the ages of 20 and 30, who wish to audition for the Brett Goldin Bursary for 2014. The closing date is 5pm on Friday 14 March and no late applications will be accepted.
The selection criteria stipulate that the actors should be a South African citizen, under the age of 30 in July 2014, have an interest in classic theatre, have a valid passport and be able to fly to Stratford during the stated period as dates are strictly not negotiable.
For the audition actors are required to perform two classic speeches (one tragic and one comic) as well as motivate why they should be awarded the bursary. It is essential that all applications include a detailed CV and the letter of motivation.
The bursary is a short postgraduate course designed to enhance and fine-tune actors who are committed to the need and desire to expand their knowledge and acting ability of Shakespeare. Furthermore, their willingness to use the skills gained to enthuse and, on their return, to encourage others towards a love and understanding of Shakespeare is essential.
Auditions will take place at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 9 and Thursday, 10 April with call-backs and finals on Friday, 11 April.
From the applications received a shortlist of 20 will be made. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified by Wednesday, 26 March and they will be invited to audition on the aforementioned dates at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg. The 20 candidates must be available for the call-backs and auditions on said dates and all costs involved in the process are for the respective actors' own accounts. Six finalists will be selected on Friday, 11 April and the bursary winners will be announced at a special function that same day. Winners will be chosen according to their talent for Shakespeare performance, passion, commitment and overall suitability.
The two successful bursars will be selected from the auditions to travel to the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, birthplace of the world's most famous playwright, for one month, from 26 July until 24 August.
All applications should only be sent to Nicolette Moses, Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Road, Rondebosch, 7700, e-mail
nicolette.moses@uct.ac.za or fax her on 021 650 5260.
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