Durban University
of Technology’s Drama and Production Studies Department presents the 2013
annual Season of Contemporary Dance entitled Mr Mom, inspired by the modern world’s fast-changing socio-economic
dynamics.
“We are
highlighting house husbands, a new breed of men, who are redefining traditional
gender roles and embracing what is largely still thought to be "a woman's
role", without complaining. In fact, these men welcome the change,” says a
production spokesperson. “This dance piece lends itself to debunking primitive
social structure based largely on the physical capabilities of the two genders.
Traditionally gender domains demanded that a man is the provider, and he should
hunt and bring home the food, and woman, the nurturer, stayed at home to take
care of the husband and the children.”
Mr Mom involves all second and third year Theatre Dance Specialists and
showcases five new works by Durban based choreographers: Mdu Mtshali, Mlekeleli
Khuzwayo, Vusi Makhanya and Sifiso Majola, with the entire programme
coordinated and directed by Dance lecturer Mdu Mtshali with a concept by Nellie
Ngcongo.
Mr Mom runs from October 1 to 4 at 19h00 at The Courtyard Theatre, Mansfield
Road. For more information, contact Lebohang on 031 373 2194.
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