Budding performing artists are reminded
that the deadline for the ACT | DALRO | Nedbank Performing Arts Scholarships
for 2013 is fast approaching.
These scholarships are awarded to enable
ambitious youngsters keen to pursue a performing arts course at any accredited
South African tertiary institution. Through an annual countrywide competition;
participants are assessed on their acting, dancing and singing potential; with
the process culminating in a final showcase before an independent panel of
judges.
“It is an immense privilege to be able give
the greatest gift of all; education to young people. With DALRO and Nedbank’s
generous support, the Arts & Culture Trust has been able to award six
scholarships through an investment of more than R900 000 to date. We are
extremely grateful to have partners who share our commitment to the development
of artistic talent,” says Chief Executive Officer of The Arts & Culture
Trust, Pieter Jacobs.
Sponsored by Nedbank Arts Affinity and the
Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (DALRO), the ACT
Scholarships Programme is aimed at learners in their final year of secondary
education who wish to pursue undergraduate studies in the performing arts. Also
eligible for participation are individuals who are between the ages of 18 and
25 but not considered to be professional or registered for an undergraduate
course during 2013.
In order to secure commitment from
participants, a registration fee of R120 per entry is charged and proceeds are
utilised for the implementation of the Scholarship Programme. For the
auditions, participants are required to prepare a prescribed monologue, song
and dance. In addition to the prescribed performances, contestants will also
get an opportunity to perform their chosen monologue, song and dance.
During the preliminary round, a panel of
judges, comprising two ACT staff members and one DALRO representative will
select six finalists after conducting auditions in six cities. Durban auditions
will take place at Stable Theatre on June 22.
Other venues will be Cape Town (June 24 &
25); Port Elizabeth (June 27); Johannesburg (July 8 & 9) and Bloemfontein (July
13).
The fifth annual ACT | DALRO | Nedbank
Performing Arts Scholarships will culminate in a final performance, hosted by
UJ Arts & Culture at the University of Johannesburg, on September 30 2013.
Three Scholarships will be awarded at the finals, to the values of R150,000,
R105,000 and R60,000. All finalists need to be in position to attend this
phase. ACT will cover the costs of travel and accommodation for finalists.
In 2012, more than 140 aspirant performers
registered for participation in the ACT Scholarship Programme and the newly
implemented auditions for the MC of the event attracted more than 50 emerging
presenters in Johannesburg alone.
The closing date for registrations is May 31,
2013. Eligible candidates wishing to register should visit www.act.org.za or contact the ACT office on 011
712 8403 or e-mail deidre@act.org.za
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