The finalists for the 2013 ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships have been announced.
After a series of countrywide auditions, where hopefuls were put through their triple-threat paces, the audition panel has decided on the top six finalists who will compete for the prize of having their tertiary tuition sponsored.
The finalists, who will compete to win one of three performing arts scholarships, with a combined value of R315 000 are: Capetonians Arlin Bantam, Sinead Donnelly and Michaela Moses; Naledi Majola from KZN; Sibusiso Mxosana from the Eastern Cape; and Joburg-based Kamogelo Nche.
Maseda Ratshikuni, Head of Cause Marketing at Nedbank says, “On behalf of everyone at Nedbank and our Arts Affinity clients; I would like to congratulate the 2013 finalists of the ACT Scholarship Programme. We are inspired by your talent and passion and we believe that you will continue to Make Things Happen.”
Andre Cloete from DALRO, who forms part of the audition team, elaborates on their involvement: “When this programme was started, the objective was simple: give a deserving candidate the chance to make his or her dreams come true by facilitating their education in the Performing Arts. Not only have we been honouring that responsibility over the last few years, but have established significant growth of this amazing programme, with an additional two scholarships and a record number of entries this year. DALRO is proud to be associated with this programme, and we look forward to further building this legacy with ACT and Nedbank. We go all over the country every year to find the six hopefuls. To be a triple-threat is a challenge in itself – the competition is always tough, and I really don’t envy the finals judges.”
The Final event, which will be hosted by UJ Arts Culture at the University of Johannesburg, will see the six finalists showcasing their acting, dancing and singing abilities to a live audience and a panel of judges who are well-respected in the performing arts industry.
The finalists were all thrilled at the news and although nervous, are reported to be well into their preparations for the final event, each determined to give of their best. With support from the Arts and Culture Trust, DALRO and Nedbank Arts Affinity; the three winners will be supported to study a performing arts course at their choice of South African tertiary institution. They will also receive practical support beyond their studies, including representation by SA’s top talent agency Talent Etc.
Cloete also commented “When the final show is done, the winners have been announced and the theatre has gone quiet, I’ll look back at this and previous year’s programmes and ask myself if we’ve made a difference in these people’s lives, I think the answer is undoubtedly yes!”
The 2013 panel of judges comprises Kgomotso Christopher, Rozanne Bishop, Jennis Williamson, David April, Nacia Kruger and Themi Venturas. The event will be hosted by the sparkling Wits Drama Graduate, Altovise Lawrence – an aspiring MC who was also chosen though a countrywide audition process.
For more information on the Scholarships programme, please visit www.act.org.za.
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