A total 13 categories are up for grabs for over 45 nominees at this year’s iShashalazi Theatre and Dance Awards, to recognize best community theatre and dance acts and talent in Gauteng over the 2019/20 period.
Organized by the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation (GDSACR), the 2020 Awards will be held on Friday, 04 December at the Market Theatre in Newtown, Johannesburg.
They are held annually at the beginning of the year, to recognise and celebrate excellence in community theatre in Gauteng. Following the Covid19 lockdown regulations, they are however only happening now. Individuals and productions are awarded for outstanding execution in performance, writing, directing, music and dance.
Special and Life-Time Achievement Awards are also presented to personalities who have made significant and impactful contribution to the development of community theatre.
“We are glad we can still shine a light on the hard work our artists put into their works despite the Covid19 outbreak and lockdown. As much as nothing much was happening, a lot has been happening which is content for many creatives.
“Community theatre is where it all begins, with storylines that reflect everyday lives, hopes and challenges of a people. It is where raw and unpolished talent is found and a programme like iShashalazi has ensured we help ignite the love of creative arts and storytelling”; says MEC Hhlope.
The programme (iShashalazi Theatre and Dance) is part of GDSACR’s Creative Arts, aimed at identifying, nurturing and exposing talent in performance arts. Having worked with esteemed artists such as Mduduzi Mabaso, Meshack Mavuso, Terry Pheto and Mpho Malatsi and others to elevate emerging talents, the programme continues to be a vehicle towards mainstream success for many.
List of Nominees:
Best Supporting Male Actor:
Mavin Moane Afrika Entle
Teboho Serapelo Generations of Stars
Bulelani Mbhele Grace of Destiney
Mathipa Malatji Flowers of the Nation
Best Supporting Female Actor:
Ncamisa Nqana Tshepiso Fenyane
Mosadi Basadi Magic IF
Anna Motlokwa Khomanani Peforming Arts
Best Actor Male:
Vusi Majola Flowers of the Nation
Itumeleng Mabaso Flowers of the Nation
Mathipa Malatji Flowers of the Nation
Vuyisile Mqhwashu Pae Pae Creations
Mdengase Govuzela Generations of Stars
Best Actor Female:
Asanda Mvusi Project 08
Mbali Ntombela Flowers of the Nation
Hazel Mehlape Kepra
Thandazo Shekwa TKE Production
Moment of Brilliance:
Marlane Shirindza Pae Pae Creative Art
Masego Sesing Flashback Entertainment
Thandazo Shekwa TKE Production
Dingaan Khanye Blah Blah Brothers Production
Best Music Composed in a production:
Flashback Entertainment Peo
Generation of Stars Kwanele
KEPRA Mosadi Basadi
Khomanani Isiko
Best Script:
Rachel Sesinye Flashback Entertainment
Isaac Sithole Generations of stars
Thabang Mboshane Flowers of the Nation; Tainted & The Guy
Code
Best Director:
Mbhekeni Ncube Flashback Entertainment
Kedibone Manyaka KEPRA
Potsane Mohale Blah Blah Brothers Production
Thabang Mboshanii Flowers of the Nation
(The Guy Code)
Most Promising Dance Production:
Amakoporosho
Amagents
Creative Minds performing Arts
Alex Rock Stars
Best Dance Production:
Amakoporosho
Amagents
Creative Minds performing Arts
Alex Rock Stars
Most Promising Theatre Production:
Flowers of the Nation The Guy Code
Generation of Stars Kwanele
Flashback Entertainment Peo
Flowers of the Nation Tainted
Best Theatre Production:
Flowers of the Nation The Guy Code
Generation of Stars Kwanele
Flashback Entertainment Peo
Flowers of the Nation Tainted
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