Auditions
will be held in Durban on November 16 in search of Zulu TV presenters, actors
and voice over-artists.
Leading
South African arts entrepreneur Mbongeni Ngema has announced that his company,
Committed Artists, is to hold auditions to find presenters, actors and
voice-over artists for his new Zulu TV channel, which will be launched early in
2014, in partnership with the King Zwelithini Foundation.
Zulu TV
will be flighted throughout sub-Saharan Africa from January 22, 2014, via a new
satellite that has been launched into space by SENTECH.
Those
interested in auditioning must be conversant in isiZulu and English. Qualified
radio and TV announcers and actors of all race groups as well as aspiring raw
talent will be considered for auditions.
KZN-based
Zulu TV will begin shooting programmes in December, 2013. Primarily an
entertainment channel, Zulu TV aims to screen high quality programmes in High
Definition format, with a strong emphasis on local productions. In addition to
music programmes, content will include coverage of heritage, tourism, arts and
culture, lifestyle, magazines programmes, as well as musical theatre, drama,
sitcoms, movies, short films, documentaries, religion and current affairs, with
internet link up through social networking.
The
auditions in search of Zulu TV presenters, actors and voice-over artists will
be held at KZN Music House, 1 Derby Street corner Igcuce (Epsom) Road,
Greyville in Durban, on November 16 between 10h00 and 17h00.
It is
essential to book a slot in order to secure an audition. Call 031 309 8159
(office hours between 09h00 and 17h00) or email av@committedartists.co.za to book an appointment.
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