Don Giovanni

Having fun at rehearsals at the South African College of Music

I have recently been quite busy with rehearsals for a production that will be happening at The Darling Music festival on the 9th and 16th of February.  It's a fresh take on the traditional opera,coupled with a script providing a shortened version of the opera. This is opera plus acting, so I was in my own personal heaven. With a passion for acting I have been searching for the opportunity to develop this particular skill for quite a while. 

The script

It has been a wonderful experience. There were times that I laughed so hard I thought I'd faint because of a lack of oxygen! Priceless moments where the director, Christiaan, would say something and I would finally understand certain things about myself that have always boggled me! Hahahaha! Very often the stage is not only a means to project outward but it also acts like a mirror showing you, your own self. These include those parts of you, you love...and the parts of you, you'd rather hide. It then teaches you to embrace it, own it and use it in your favor. I have learnt so much more about performance and the stage which has become a friend rather than an enemy. I have added some pictures of the rehearsals which I am sure you will find interesting. Enjoy!

Rehearsal Fun with Victoria and Nomsa

Serious business in the Don Giovanni rehearsals!

The Cast: Picture by Kim Stevens

Myself and Don Giovanni or rather Sandile: Picture by Yasmin Ezzideen!