By Dumisani Ndlovu
Midlands rural based theatre group Musasa Arts and Culture group, is set to rollout theatre empowerment programmes which organizers say should benefit artists in rural and peri-uban areas.
Speaking to Kwedu News, Musasa Arts founder member and director, Keith Zenda said the empowerment programs dubbed “Art For Empowerment” should also benefit artists in rural and remote communities.
The versatile Musasa front-man said most artists in high density, rural and remote areas have no access to information and opportunities, which have been availed to their counterparts in urban areas when availed.
“Art For Empowerment seeks to groom and showcase talents of youth from under-privileged communities. It is designed to address challenges confronting youth in rural and urban communities such as limited access to professional skills mentorship and high unemployment levels,” he said.
According to the project strategic work plan availed to this publication the project aims to empower underprivileged youth by providing them with a platform to express their creativity and views through performing arts.
‘It will establish supportive structures for youths to acquire new skills towards creative expression in performing arts, training on theatre for development, theatre techniques, voice projection, and stage presence, “it said.
Critical issues around climate change and gender equality will be raised.
Musasa Arts which is an affiliate of Hodzeko Arts and Culture Association (HACA)will work with community leaders, partners and stakeholder such as schools to identify, nurture and promote talents.
Veteran internationally acclaimed theatre guru, Mbizo Chirasha welcome the development however believing that the Zimbabwean government must now rise to the occasion and begin to fund theatre, covering the void which has been left by the donors who are now channeling funds to other things outside the creative and cultural industry.
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