CERTIFIED TRAINER |
| 26 Craig Rd |
| Lakeside, Cape Town, WP 7945 |
| SOUTH AFRICA |
| Home Phone: 011-27-21-788-5945 |
| Fax: 011-27-86-614-7106 |
| Email:
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| Websites: www.truthintranslation.org and |
| www.acyta.co.za |
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| Degrees(s): BA (English and Drama); Performer's Diploma in Speech and Drama; M.Tech (Voice) |
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| Current Affiliation: Producer and General Manager: Colonnades Theatre Lab, South Africa Chairperson: Assitej South Africa Communications Officer: ACYTA (African Children and Youth Theatre Arena) |
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| Training: Yvette Hardie is trained in theatre voice, body/voice integration, acting, directing, writing and workshopping for the stage. She has trained extensively with Arthur Lessac, and is a Certified Lessac Teacher, but has also taken workshops with: Barry Kur, Lynn Darnley, Liz Mills, Robert Sataloff, Bonnie Raphael, Lucille Rubin, Janet Feindel, Cicely Berry and Patsy Rodenburg. |
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| Work Experience: She was Head of the Drama Department of the National School of the Arts, where she taught between 1991 and 2004. She has served as a Board member of the Actors Centre, where she teaches voice, and has voice coached their many productions. Other teaching experience includes (AFDA) the South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance, the Market Theatre Laboratory, the Intimate Theatre, Sibikwa Community Theatre and Vocal Impact. She is currently the South African producer of the Colonnades Theatre Lab’s international theatre piece, ‘Truth in Translation’, which tells the story of the interpreters at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. With music by Hugh Masekela, and direction by Michael Lessac, the production travels the world in order to serve as a catalyst for dialogue and change. She has toured with the piece to Rwanda, the Edinburgh festival, the USA, Sweden, Belfast and within South Africa itself. |
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| Areas of Specialization: Voice, Training the adolescent voice, Approaches to speaking Shakespeare's text, Interpretation for Actors, South African accents and dialects. |
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| Professional Organizations: VASTA, SAPVAME, ACYTA |
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| Statement of Philosophy: I have a passionate commitment to assisting all people in actualising their full potential and a wide experience in using the arts in a range of contexts, from professional theatre to community work, and within corporate environments. I have an ability to create enthusiasm for the artistic exploration process through an emphasis on the inherent capacity of each person to achieve optimum effectiveness as an actor or communicator, working within a dynamic multicultural environment. I have a strong desire to ensure that the arts grow in South Africa, by facilitating the best quality performances, training and materials for performers, directors, innovators, teachers and audiences. |
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