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From usher to director
Monageng Motshabi tells Robyn Sassen of his long waft to take charge of a Market Theatre production SEVEN years ago, Monageng “Vice” Motshabi, 28, was an aspirant art entrepreneur and a committed Rastafarian. Today, he’s directing Sizwe Banzi is Dead, which opened at the Market Theatre this weekend. “I’ve waited years for my turn”, he said, his dreadlocks considerably shorter than in 2004.”Sometimes I didn’t think it would come at all. “Getting the opportunity to direct here was half my choice and half a gift. Windybrow Theatre was doing a heritage project last year. T...
Backstage with Dorothy Ann Gould, of Hello and Goodbye
Q: WHAT is the play about? A: The play, by Athol Fugard, is set in 1965. It is about a woman, played by me, who returns home to Port Elizabeth after being away for 25 years. She had been working as a prostitute in Johannesburg. Her brother, played by my husband, Michael Maxwell, stayed at home to look after their invalid father. Two virtual strangers meet after all this time. As they unpack boxes and look at old photo albums one turbulent evening, they come up against memories, both happy and sad. Their lives are exposed and examined. Q: Can you explain the significance of the title, Hello an...
