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Khulumani Forum Theatre Group. Formed in May 2012 Part of Khulumani Support Group Victim Empowerment Programme. Participants are young people from Soweto Repertoire of four productions Skilled and ready to make a difference in their community.
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Formed in May 2012 • Part of Khulumani Support Group Victim Empowerment Programme • Participants are young people from Soweto • Repertoire of four productions • Skilled and ready to make a difference in their community
Always includes conflicting views, differing opinions, so the audience must take sides
Audiences are encouraged to make up their own minds, and talk about their views.
Moral quandary? Trying to be persuaded. Audience is encouraged to join in, and take sides.
Showing different reactions. The crowd is asked to come on stage and replace an actor
Resolution comes from the audience. We learn the lesson from the audience.
Realistic, local language, idioms, audience sees their life reflected in the action
… a moment of defiance! Uses modelling; shows reality as it could be. Strong female figures.
Psychological and emotional release. Impactful way of presenting messages
Touch on the unthinkable. Theatre is the open licence to show the uncomfortable topics
Public discussion on the acceptance of outsiders and their contributions
The Joker acts as facilitator, getting the audience to participate
Played in informal settings; where people congregate - thorough-fares, parks.
Setting up the stage outside Shoprite in Zola, Soweto
Impromptu performance catching school children on the way home from school
Home made props, exaggerated for theatrical effects
Three months of training exercises with instructor, Mouhamadou Diol
Theatre craft exercises. Training included over 90 different exercises
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