THEATRE-KID TO UNIVERSITY: LIFT-OFF! - Maia Nel

Ladies and Gentlefolk, I present to you

drumroll please……THE THEATRE-KID UNIVERSITY LIFT-OFF CAMPAIGN

Since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to bring positive change to the world. In the beginning of this year, I realised how: through the performing arts, through my creative writing, and through my ability to see a problem and innovate.

I've always loved putting my brain to work: I matriculated as the DUX learner, stood as senior editorial board member, created numerous theatrical plays, and was the assistant director of an award winning art production. 

I have chosen theatre-making as my career path because it has opened the door to serve humanity in my little way. And what might that be? Tickling! Huh? Tickling?…Well, everyone has that part of themselves that WANTS to love, that wants to carry on and be brave, and wants to let go and say sorry and forgive and cry and be beautifully chaotic and liberated. That part lies dormant in many of us, but, luckily, it can be awakened by a delicious...