As part of the launch of Soweto Theatre and Youth Month celebrations, 25 young people will be given an opportunity to kickstart careers in stand-up comedy.
Did you know: SA's top and experienced comedians earn R30 000 per show when doing corporate shows, R5 000 per performance for festivals and R2 000 per performance for club performances?
The Soweto Theatre together with Joburg Promusica Theatre is committed to youth development through the arts; as part of the launch of Soweto Theatre and Youth Month celebrations, 25 young people will be given an opportunity to kick start careers within the ever growing stand-up comedy Industry.
The South African Comedy Academy has helped launch the careers of some of the top comedy talents in the country. Comedians such as Trevor Noah, Eugene Khoza, Kedibone Mulaudzi and Tumi Morake amongst others, all started their careers using the Academy's comedy development initiatives.
As part of the Youth Month celebrations SACA will give 25 young people between the ages of 18-35 an opportunity to carve their paths in the comedy industry. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity as all costs are covered by Joburg Promusica Theatre and Soweto Theatre.
Note to all budding comedians and funny people, auditions are on June 4 at Soweto Theatre from 10am. 25 will be chosen, and put through their paces at various classes. The South African Comedy Academy Showcase will be on June 14 at 8pm where these successful comedians will be on show.
The classes will be run by the SA Comedy Academy founder and one of SA's top comedians and SA's top comedy developer Kedibone Mulaudzi. Prepare a funny 5-minute comedy set and come audition for your spot.
Venue: Soweto Theatre.
Address: cnr Bolani Road and Bolani Link Road, Jabulani, Soweto. Next to Jabulani Mall, just off Koma Road.
Contact Details: SA Comedy Academy - Facebook Follow us on Twitter @sacomedyacademy or @kedibonemulaudz
More info - 011 070 7089
Audition date: 4 June 10am
Class dates: 5 - 13 June
SACA Showcase: 14 June 8pm.
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