Broadway in South Africa is a non-profit venture created by professional working actors, dancers, singers, directors, musicians, and producers from New York City--all brought together by our desire to affect change in the word through art.
We believe that, through the medium of performance, we can influence the individual to take up the torch of progress and make a difference where it is vital. We are also of the deep philosophy that every child deserves the opportunity to explore their own creative potential, and should never be denied exposure to the arts because of their situation.
1. To create an annual program that provides a safe environment for youth to explore their creative potential while being exposed to top-notch arts instruction. This will occur via a four-day intensive arts camp, where students are selected to receive instruction in acting, dance, music and playwriting.
2. To perform concerts at some of South Africa's high-profile venues in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban, showcasing the best that Broadway has to offer, and raising awareness for the project and its causes. All proceeds and donations will go directly to Broadway in South Africa's foundations in Africa (to be determined). In addition, Broadway in South Africa seeks to incorporate local guest artist into these performances to further cultivate a cross-cultural partnership through art.
3. To provide children who have participated in the arts education workshop the opportunity to perform alongside Broadway artists. this will not only showcase the work they have done at camp, it will also allow to practice their new skills in a real live performance. These concerts give them the opportunity to experience how it feels and what it means to be a performer.
BSA stems from an initiative begun in 2004 by a group of college students. At Northwestern University in Evanston, illinois members of an a cappella vocal group defied the odds and fund raised a trip to Cape Town, South Africa giving performances while touring, and experiencing the deeply moving culture, people, history, and issues of the nation. The students also raised money through performance for the charity Ikamva Labantu (an organization that assist women and children suffering from HIV/AIDS), and by the end of their stint in South Africa felt the necessity to continue what had been born. In 2006, The Cape Town Project was created in conjunction with the a cappella group when $40,000 were fund raised to return to the Western Cape and add more levels to the program, including an arts workshop for 75 local township children as well as more performances venues and outreach opportunities.
While South Africa's cities such as Cape Town have recently become international destination of leisure, a significant dichotomy exists between the luxuries and opportunities provided for tourists, and those for the many South African natives living in townships and rural areas. Many of these townships have been labeled "apartheid's dumping ground", a place to sweep the greater issues of race, violence, and poverty in South Africa under the rug. Through our experiences, we have come to believe that all the people of South Africa, especially the youth population, are entitled to the same artistic exposure and education, regardless of their socioeconomic level.
January 12th - 31st, 2009 - Broadway in South Africa Inaugural Project
January 11th - 30th, 2010
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