Trinitonian 19

ALUMNI FEATURE
MBALI MOYAKHE
TRINITYHOUSE LITTLE FALLS | CLASS OF 2016
An Artist’s Impression
Why did you choose the Arts?
Well, like any little girl, I had a
dream of becoming an actress
and perhaps even being on
television one day. Drama is a
world of play and entertainment.
You get paid to play dress-up
and pretend to be someone
that you would not normally be.
It’s fun! That is what prompted
me to study for a BA Honours
Degree in the Dramatic Arts at
Wits. Although, when I started
the process, I soon realised that
my passion is behind the scenes
rather than on centre stage.
Does this mean the days of
seeing you on the stage is over?
LOL, no, not at all! I will still be on
stage, just in a different role. I will
always be very passionate about
the arts and using my creativity,
my imagination, being inspired
and inspiring others, if possible,
in the process. I accept that
with my passion and owning my
title as an artist director – and
hopefully soon educator – that
people will still appreciate my
God-given talents.
So, is education the route you
want to take?
In my short career, I’ve had
a very special highlight in
my career to date, which is
teaching a Dramatic Arts class.
It was the most fulfilling task
and role ever bestowed on me.
I realised that that is what I wish
to do – combine my passion for
art with teaching others.
What are you working on now?
I have been approached to do
the design for an upcoming
theatre production. We are
currently in the planning
stages. It is a remake of a play
titled Shwele Bawo! (A Grave
Injustice!) by Motshabi Tyelele.
I’m so excited about the process.
In addition to this, I have been
offered an opportunity to assist
with the after-school drama club
Mbali Moyakhe
at a high school with a possible
internship in the pipeline. Watch
this space!
We can’t wait to see it! Where
do you see this industry going?
The Arts and Entertainment
Industry is evolving in South
Africa. Artist and theatre
practitioners are discovering
new ways of making art more
accessible and educational for
our society. I think this is a very
challenging yet exciting time in
the arts industry, and we as an
audience need to engage in
making it work.
Would you say that Trinityhouse
prepared you for your career
path?
Absolutely! I was fortunate to be
a founding pupil of Trinityhouse
Little Falls. Trinityhouse was the
greatest stepping-stone to my
future because this is where I was
taught pride in excellence – to
always do your best and nothing
less. My experience being at
the school taught me discipline
and leadership, how to serve as
a leader without compromising
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