On 6 April 2024, 2.30pm Almasi Collaborative Arts presented a staged reading of How to Defend Yourself by Liliana Padilla at Reps Theatre. Marking Chelsy Maumbe’s staged reading directorial debut, the staged reading had the participation of new and experienced actors.
Read MoreOn 24 February 2024, 2:30pm Almasi Collaborative Arts presented a staged reading of Tape by Stephen Belber at Reps Theatre. Directed by Tadziyana David Bvumbe, the staged reading featured Ngonidzashe Chikowore, AneUnhu Gwatidzo, Chelsy Maumbe and Charmaine Mujeri.
Read MoreFrom 12 to 23 December 2023, Almasi held the Almasi African Playwrights Conference at Reps Theatre, Harare. Facilitated by Stephen Belber, Gideon Wabvuta and Sasha Emerson, the conference had the participation of 5 Zimbabwean playwrights Kingsley Chinhanu, Tinotenda Mangwendeza, Leonard Matsa, Tatenda Mutyambizi and Almasi Associate Artistic Director Zaza Muchemwa.
Read MoreFrom the 5th to the 17th of June, Almasi presented a TV Writing Intensive for 6 Zimbabwean screenwriters. Led by US Visiting TV Writer and Executive Producer, Matt Negrette, the TV Writing Intensive was presented at Reps Theatre. The workshop began with the six participants, each at different stages of their writing careers, coming together.
Read MoreOn 19 August 2023, 2.30pm Almasi Collaborative Arts presented a staged reading of Her Portmanteau by Mfoniso Udofia at the Pavilion, Zimbabwe German Society. Marking Munashe Goromonzi’s directorial debut, the staged reading had the participation of new and experienced actors.
Read MoreOn 22 April 2023, 2:30pm Almasi Collaborative Arts presented a staged reading of The Homecoming Queen by Ngozi Anyanwu at Zimbabwe German Society. Directed by Charmaine R. Mujeri the staged reading had a good mix of new and experienced actors.
Read MoreOn 25 February 2023, 230pm Almasi Collaborative Arts presented a staged reading of Nollywood Dreams at Zimbabwe German Society. Directed by Makomborero Theresa Muchemwa the staged reading had a good mix of new and experienced actors.
Read MoreOn the 19th of September 2019, 6pm Almasi Collaborative Arts presented a staged reading of Familiar by Danai Gurira at Old Mutual Theatre, Alliance Francaise. Directed by Walter Muparutsa Fellow Tafadzwa Bob Mutumbi the staged reading had the participation of experienced actors.
Read MoreOn the 22nd of November 2019, 6pm Almasi Collaborative Arts presented a staged reading of Schoolgirls; or, the African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh at Old Mutual Theatre, Alliance Francaise. Directed by Sandra Chidawanyika- Goliath the staged reading had the participation of new and experienced actresses.
Read MoreOn the 24th of November 2018, 6pm at Reps Theatre Almasi presented Micro-the staged readings of 5 ten minute plays. The plays; Return by Zoë Guzy-Sprague, Gray Matter by Jeantette D. Far, Micro by Zodwa Nyoni, The Several Beheadings of Ashraf Fayadh and Corals by Ng Choon Ping varied in thematic questions which included; race and racism, identity, power and belonging.
Read MoreOn the 5th of July 2019, 6pm Almasi Collaborative Arts presented a staged reading of Last of the Suns by Alice Tuan at Reps Theatre Upstairs. Directed by Almasi Associate Artistic Director, Zaza Muchemwa, the staged reading had the participation of both emerging and, experienced actors.
Read MoreFrom the 13th to the 25th of January 2020, Almasi held the Almasi African Playwrights Conference at Reps Theatre, Harare. Led by Sasha Emerson the conference had the participation of three Zimbabwean playwrights Blessing Musariri, Farai Mabeza and Makanaka Mavengere. Almasi Water Muparutsa Fellow Gideon Jeph Wabvuta served as Dramaturge.
Read MoreWhen I read this play for the first time, I fell in love with the idea that a serious topic was finally being told not only using comedy – but in a place we are all familiar with; the school ground.
Read MoreFamiliar By Danai Gurira is a master piece. A gem, A masterclass in writing and storytelling in general. It is deep. It is FUNY! It is indicting. It is very very FAMILIAR!! I relate a LOT to the characters, the story, the mask and the world of this play. The first time I read it, I had a real gutsy visceral response. Real great things happened to my soul, my mind and my body when I was reading it. It is a very exciting world to be in.
Read MoreI was quite excited when the staged reading of The Last of the Suns by Alice Tuan was given the green light. Alice and I had been engaged in conversation on each other’s work since she came to Zimbabwe in January 2018...
Read MoreThe intricacies of writing are such that the fool, who dares to call themselves a writer, must endure the ordeal of pursuing reality in its transcendent state. Such a voyage is precarious and unforgiving. It is complex and demanding. It is meaning uncompromised.
Read MoreHaving been part of the first Almasi African Playwrights Conference, I was really looking forward to being part of the 2019 one because I knew, from experience, the value of having a play read and critiqued by directors, actors and other playwrights under the supervision of a dramaturg.
Read MoreMy experience with the Almasi Playwrights Conference is one I will never forget. The play had started off as an aftermath of an albinism awareness campaign that I had been part of. The stories of my interviewees were still fresh in my heart.
Read MoreAs a creator, I have always wanted to see art-works being justly executed and the MICRO director mentorship experience equipped me with a very strong insight and the fundamentals of directing.
Read MoreWell as one of the actors who has been part of the Almasi staged readings since inception, I have obtained vast knowledge in acting, directing and playwriting. With such knowledge l have improved on my craft.
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