WELCOME
WELCOME
ABOUT VRT
VRT was founded in 2016 and has since grown exponentially. Today we are best known as a fearless creative developer and mentor of new and innovative theatrical ideas from page to stage.
The Theatre is a collaborative art form that requires the expertise of many specialist contributors. We enjoy the creative process and working alongside other talented professionals in all fields related to our core business: great storytelling.
We believe in 'sending the elevator down' and invest heavily in the development of audiences and young artists.
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OUR VISION
To grow empathy in the world through developing and presenting meaningful live theatre productions that impact on individuals, on communities and on society at large.
OUR mission
To create quality and thought-provoking live theatre productions that enriches the lives of those who partake, be it onstage, behind the scenes or as an audience member.
OUR Values
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Accountability
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Celebrating Diversity
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Collaboration
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Deadline Driven
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Honesty
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Quality
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Sustainability
CREATIVE PRODUCING
DEVELOPING NEW PLAYS AND MUSICALS
With offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town we are well positioned to tour our - or your - creative ventures nationally.
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PRODUCING NEW PLAYS AND MUSICAL
With a combined 4 decades of experience, our team can provide your production with
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NURTURING NEW PLAYWRIGHTS
With offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town we are well positioned to tour our - or your - creative ventures nationally.
SPECIALISED MUSIC SERVICES
Our accounting department is highly experienced to giving
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
With offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town we are well positioned to tour our - or your - creative ventures nationally.
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GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Tour Booking
With offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town we are well positioned to tour our - or your - creative ventures nationally.
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
With a combined 4 decades of experience, our team can provide your production with
CASTING
With offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town we are well positioned to tour our - or your - creative ventures nationally.
SPECIALISED MUSIC SERVICES
Our accounting department is highly experienced to giving
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
With offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town we are well positioned to tour our - or your - creative ventures nationally.
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COvid-19 Pandemic and advocacy
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It is no secret that the Covid-19 Pandemic has decimated the entertainment industry, but despite its presence, VRT has maintained a pro-active approach in the South African entertainment industry.
We also take a proactive approach to ensuring the rights of artists in South Africa and as such, VR Theatrical has been appointed the Secretariat of the Theatre and Dance Alliance (TADA).
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OBJECTIVES
VR Theatrical recognises the need for increased dialogues and understanding of the diverse cultures within South Africa and promoting unique indigenous stories of the diaspora. To this end, we work closely with independent theatres and strategic partners to:
a) create professional employment opportunities within the sector for artists, as well as technical personnel and the associated value chain.
b) identify, nurture and develop young and emerging artists in the Performing Arts Sector.
c) promote collaboration, with a strong emphasis on female empowerment.
AWARDS
The quality of our work has been validated by numerous Naledi Theatre Awards and Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards nominations, winning across several categories on an annual basis.
COLLABORATION
VRT is dedicated to creating a bespoke theatre experience that entertains, inspires and uplifts. We strive to create a work environment with an agreeable atmosphere that is a testament to our respect for our colleagues, clients, audiences, artists and the greater community.
VRT has an extensive network of production partners. We have excellent relationships with most production houses and producers in South Africa. We believe that collaboration in theatre is essential and have thus partnered and worked with most of South Africa’s major production houses, including Pieter Toerien Productions, Durban-based KickstArt Theatre, Tsogo Sun Casinos, Daniel Galloway Consulting and Add-Life Productions.
DEVELOPMENT
We are invested in development and outreach work and regularly collaborate with NPOs and NGOs, as is the case with the Young Performer’s Project, a KZN-based non-profit organization that focuses on identifying and developing young talent in the Performing Arts from rural communities.
VALUES
Our values are guided by our beliefs and Commitment to Inclusiveness, Participation, Openness and making a difference through the Performing Arts.
EXPERIENCE
Collectively, Jaco and Wessel share professional theatre experience spanning 40 years working locally and internationally on numerous large-scale Broadway Musicals in various capacities.
AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT
VR Theatrical believes that audience development is a critical contribution to the local industry and specifically creates work that focuses on youth. Notable productions include PETER AND THE WOLF, a musicalised version of French aristocrat, writer, and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's THE LITTLE PRINCE and the Naledi Award-winning Best Youth production TINY THE TOKOLOSHE AND OTHER AFRICAN TALES.
LEFT BRAIN, RIGHT BRAIN APPROACH
With a passion for both business and art, we weave our various skills into our work, blending artistic integrity, innovative and out-of-the-box ideas, creative marketing strategies and budgets and spreadsheets, underpinned by a focus on personal growth and development of everyone we work with.
CONNECT WITH US
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