68 INTER-HOUSE ONE-ACT PLAYS It is with pride that we acknowledge the passion, commitment and dedication that the Dramatic Arts students display in the planning, preparation and production of the Kearsney Inter-house One Act Play competition. Every year the bar is raised, and the quality of the plays rises to greater heights. This year was no exception as the comments from one of the adjudicators for 2019 so succinctly express: ‘I wanted to express my gratitude having invited me to be one of the adjudicators at the Kearsney House Plays. The school has an incredible energy and spirit. There is a tremendous amount of support towards the Arts. I am honoured to have witnessed such talent and creativity. The diversity in productions is a true reflection of how the learners have been guided to expand in their imaginations and think outside of the box.’ These sentiments of praise were also expressed by the audience on the evening of the Inter-house Plays on Wednesday 13 February 2019. The plays produced were of an admirable standard, reflecting the creativity, originality, and maturity of the pupils involved in the scripting and directing of the plays. The plays drew on a range of theatrical influences including Poor Theatre, Physical Theatre and Musical Theatre, some rooted in Realism, others quite postmodern in style. Dance, song, choral work, percussion and multi-media peppered the plays to add to the entertainment. Each play’s synopsis gave us insight into the depth of the work produced. The winning House, Sheffield set their play, ‘Lost and Found’, written by Nicholas Kidd, in post-apartheid South Africa, where Sam Jacobs, played by Thando Myeza, who won the Best Actor award, took on the task of providing for his poverty-stricken family. Luke Robertson, who played his brother, was awarded Best Supporting actor. ‘Uthando lugumanqoba’ – Love conquers, saw Pembroke claim winner of Best Original Script, written by Malusi Ngomane and Loyiso Mabude, and unfolded how a family endures tumultuous events that force them to confront the hate they all feel and forces them to stop running from hate but to confront it. Gillingham’s ‘View from Purgatory’ took an in-depth look into a fast-paced world, where façades warrant more than who one really is, and injustice prevails in the name of ‘good causes’. In Finningley’s ‘Black Box’, John Adams was a pilot who allows his ego and prejudice to endanger the lives of the passengers and everyone else on-board flight JE337. Issues arise on the plane forcing the passengers to contemplate their final thoughts. Congratulations to the talented script writers, directors, cast and crew for an exceptionally enjoyable evening of entertaining theatre. Thank you to the panel of adjudicators, Mr Tevin Kunene, Mr Anthony Downing and Mr Jonathan Orton for their, time, effort and expertise. Ms Ulae tha Singh Teacher in Charge Zukile Habile in Sheffield House’s winning play
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