Born Positive: Stories of Resilience follows the stories of seven young people who went through and survived trials in their lives. The play shares their experience, how they managed to cope and live to tell their stories today, and aims to help build resilience.
Sistaboss Academy and Company, founded in 2018, runs artistic development programs for young people across the performing arts and crafts. Sistaboss Academy and Company has expanded in terms of academic offerings.
Contact Information
Company: Sistaboss Academy and Company
Contact: Letlhogonolo Lawrencia Moshai
Position: Project and Programmes Manager
Address: 1 Die Agora Road, Croydon Johannesburg, Gauteng, 1619
Country: South Africa
Mobile: (078) 617-5731
Phone: (079) 180-8611
Email: sistabossacademy@gmail.com
Website: https://www.tiktok.com/@sistabossacademy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sistabossacademy_company/
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Production Information
Title of Piece: Born Positive: Stories of Resilience
Artform: Theatre and drama
Age suitability: Youth and young adults
Use of text: Medium
Music: Recorded
Language: English
Key Personnel
Director Thapelo AKA Sistaboss Pule
Video / Photographer Ayana Vuthela
Actors Bongiwe Mnyandu / Zandile Ngwenya / Sibusiso Magosa / Boitumelo Pule / Amogelang Makgaka
Touring Information
Scale of show: Small
Appropriate setting: Indoor
Running Time: 45 minutes
Number of performers on stage: 10
No of people on tour: 5
Touring Availability
Suitable for rural touring: Yes
Outreach & Educational work: Arts Development Programme: A 10-month incubation programme for entry-level artists for young people who wish to work in the creative industries.
