Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Fri, 2012-11-23 11:24
WINDHOEK - NOMHLE KANGOOTUI
They say in theatre you need three things: the play, the actors and the audience and each one must contribute something. Throughout the year theatre and film actors have been giving the best and it’s time they were rewarded. Tomorrow the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) - in partnership with the Filmmakers Association of Namibia (FAN) - hosts the fourth Namibian Theatre and Film Awards. Read more about Raise the red curtain
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Fri, 2012-11-16 11:53
WINDHOEK - NOMHLE KANGOOTUI
Beauty, brains and talent - this aspiring actress has it all.
Brenda Tjijombo is ready to take Namibia to Hollywood. She says most people don’t think Namibian actors can make it that far, but they have all the ingredients to do exactly that. Born in Windhoek, she started acting at a tender age of 11. Read more about Brenda is the total package
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Wed, 2012-11-14 10:44
WINDHOEK - NOMHLE KANGOOTUI
Christof Kalumbu is a male model that wants to change the stereotypal image of his profession in the Land of the Brave.
Growing up in a small village called Ontokolo in the Omusati Region, where many people believe modelling is for women, Christof says it was not easy making the decision to become a model. But because of the passion and high level of professionalism he maintains, he managed to continue to convince friends and family that modelling is also for men. In the industry for more than five years now, he hopes to break the stereotyping in Namibia about male models. Read more about Modelling is a man thing
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Fri, 2012-11-09 08:11
For a long time now pssst! has heard how young actors and directors complain about the often harsh play reviews by veteran playwright and director, Frederick Philander. Philander has been in the theatre industry for over two decades and writes theatre reviews for local newspapers.
Philander, who rarely has anything good to say, recently wrote reviews on plays by new playwrights and directors Jacques Mushaandja and Gloria Shilo respectively. Philander criticised Mushaandja’s work on the play Forgotten Children. Read more about Philander simply frustrated?
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Fri, 2012-11-09 08:11
Here are some general tips on posing for the camera. Don’t hold your breath for a pose. If you concentrate too much you will look stilted and akward. And if you going for a casual look, keep Read more about Posing for the camera
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Fri, 2012-11-09 08:11
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Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Fri, 2012-11-09 07:49
WINDHOEK - NOMHLE KANGOOTUI
The emceeing game is not as easy as most people believe and it takes a certain style - and a lot of research - to pull off a huge show like the Windhoek Jazz Festival.
Most people think being a master of ceremonies (MC) is about introducing the various speakers at an event and that it is an easy thing to do. But, Windhoek Jazz Festival MC, Corrie du Plessis, doesn’t agree.
He says an MC should create an atmosphere of interest, expectation and receptivity - designed to keep the audience entertained. His or her job is to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Corrie says he first started emceeing at functions hosted by family and friends, until he was approached by the Windhoek Jazz Festival Committee. Read more about An MC with Savoire-faire
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Wed, 2012-11-07 10:48
WINDHOEK - NOMHLE KANGOOTUI
Lights, camera, action! Local film culture is starting to make its mark in a big way and it is becoming clear Namibians see themselves, and their landscape in a different, positive light.
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Fri, 2012-11-02 11:37
WINDHOEK - NOMHLE KANGOOTUI
A new album from Bethold entitled Medicine, reveals his hardships in trying to cope with the loss of some close friends and family. He waited for two years to get this out on the market. Check it out!
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