It is almost time! rehearsals and preparations are in full swing :) the following is a short info burst about the show, followed by a "Meet the Cast" segment :)
Enjoy!
Sandy Bigara xx
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RAPUNZEL will be running at The Catalina Theatre, 18
Boatman’s Way, Wilson’s
Wharf from the 2nd December till the 4th January. Shows will be daily at 2pm
weekdays and 11am Saturdays. This is traditional Family Theatre fare and will
suit ages 2 to 92, there will be a little bit of something for everyone!
Following the lines of the original tale written in 1812 by the Brother’s
Grimm, Director Sandy Bigara has used her comedy skill to weave a story that is
dramatic as well as funny. There will be a prize give-away at each performance,
and after the show there will be an opportunity to have a photo with Rapunzel
herself!
Adult Show + Harbour Boat ride for R145
Adult: Show + Lunch for R160
Adult: Show, Lunch + Boat ride for R205
Child: Show + Harbour Boat ride for R105
Child: Show + Lunch for R130
Child: Show, Lunch + Boat ride for R155
Wilson’s
Wharf … Make a day of it!
MEET THE CAST!
Chanel
Meager recently matriculated from Durban Girl's High School, she has been an
avid art student from Sherwood in KZN – Chanel has always shown a flair for
creativity. Chanel has performed in a variety of school productions, and brings
with her a fresh approach as she takes on her biggest role yet. Her goal within
this role is to broaden the smiles of her young spectators and bring to life
the romance that all fairytales contain, keeping their dreams alive. She is
just as excited to be a part of this play, as your young ones are to watch it!
Chanel is joining this fun-loving cast to play the lead role of Rapunzel.
Savanna Bigara is from Durban North and she is almost 6 years
old. Savanna is no stranger to showbiz, appearing in her first short film at
the age of 3. Savanna performed in her first theatre production in December
2012’s Animal Tails II at The Catalina Theatre performing a number of roles. In
February she performed alongside her sister Kelsey, singing in a Valentine show
called “Songs of Love”. She has also starred in a Panado Advert for corporate
marketing. Savanna has performed at venues around Durban with her Mother Sandy Bigara. Savanna
has completed a year of Modelling with Model Dynamics and a year of Ballet with
Janet Smith. Her clothing range Savanna Designs debuted this September with 21
ball gowns designed by herself (Sunday Tribune, pg 3, September 8th
2013). This will be her first speaking role as the young Rapunzel.
Ndalo Mchunu hails from Pinetown, and has just this year left
the corporate world to pursue her passion for theatre and acting! She performed
in a children's Literacy programme earlier in the year, where she acted out
books - to encourage children to read. Her favourite character was 'Ms Leaky', who
was a freaky health teacher in a primary school – “it was lots of fun playing a
crazy person!” She is ecstatic to be part of Rapunzel because she absolutely
adores children, and making them happy (and getting them to laugh out loud)!
Ndalo is a natural talent, a dynamo on stage and grabs young children’s
attention with her full bodied and rounded characterizations She will be
playing the role of The Crone Gothel in Rapunzel.
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Kim
Kandan is a 3rd year drama and performance studies
major at Howard Collage UKZN. He comes from New Germany in KZN. His best known
production was “Peace Love Recycle” that was on show at the Grahamstown
National Arts Festival 2013. He has focussed mainly on university productions,
he has a real love for everything dramatic and artistic. Kim’s enthusiasm is
both enchanting and infectious, and he will woo audiences young and old. Kim
will be taking on the role of Prince Mortimer in Rapunzel.
Sandy Bigara is Directing, Producing and Writing
Rapunzel this year at The Catalina Theatre. Sandy
is a longstanding Performing Artist with a colourful stage history. With a
passion for all artistic endeavours, and always being called an “Ideas-man” Sandy brings a personal
touch to all of her productions. Sandy
sews, paints, designs, glues and creates every piece of set and most of the
costumes and props by hand, spending hours painstakingly forming reality from
ideas. With a Drama and Music teaching history behind her (6 years in
Government and Private schools, followed by Road Shows across KZN, educating
over 1 million children) Sandy brings her wealth of experience and sense of
humour to her work.
For more information about Sandy Bigara, please visit
her website.
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