Committed Artists of Namibia supported by FNB Namibia

FNB Namibia handed over an amount of N$35 000 to the Committed Artists of Namibia for two plays which will be staged in Windhoek. Die Laaste Graf Karretjie by Athol Fugard and Endgame by Samuel Beckett will be brought to life on stage by the Committed Artist of Namibia on 27 and 28 May and 26 and 27 August respectively as part of its annual contemporary theatre festival. One of the reasons for selection of these two plays is the fact that the Committed Artists of Namibia aims at staging international plays from all six continents.
Revonia Kahivere: Corporate Social Investment Manager FNB Namibia said that the FNB Namibia Foundation recognized the importance that art and culture played in any society.
“The arts humanize society and give us inspiration and opportunities to connect as people. Arts also creates employment for people. Unlike verbal communication which faces obstacles such as language barriers and time restraints, art can traverse time, culture and social class. We wish to encourage our artistic Namibians to express their views about current issues while at the same time earning their salaries through art and culture.”
Freddi Philander, Artistic Director of Committed Artists of Namibia, elaborated and said that the two plays would both be staged at the Ultimate Theater at the hall of Eldorado School in Khomasdal. The cast of the Afrikaans play, Die Laaste Karretjie Graf by South African playwright, Athol Fugard included David Campbell (Pienkies), John Isaacks (Toek-Toek), Astrid Dirks (Rokkies), Shirley Swartz (Ouma Mieta), Felicity Celento (Sarah) and Frederick B. Philander (Koot Geduld). Philander is also the play's director.
“This play has been selected for its contemporary and actualities dealing with abject poverty, passion killings and unemployment.”
The English play, Endgame by Samuel Beckett stars David Ndjavera (Clov) Frederick B. Philander (Hamm), David Campbell (Nagg) and Shirley Swartz (Nell). This play is also directed by Philander and it was selected and chosen for its universal appeal for satirical works of a global nature.