Brenda Fassie understudy sought

"We are looking for someone special, with an incredible spark and ability to sing like Brenda to come on as the understudy for our full run at the State Theatre in September," said director Jerry Mofokeng.

Already "Ma-Brrr" has had a short run at the Vereeninging Civic Theatre early in July when Isidingo actress Lesego Motsepe stepped into the spotlight in the role of Brenda and "Ma-Brrr" moves to the Pretoria State Theatre for a full run from 3 to 26 September. The 2 August auditions are to find an understudy for Motsepe, who continues her role as Brenda in the forthcoming State Theatre run of "Ma-Brrr".

Scripts provided

Jerry Mofokeng and his team will provide the sides and the scripts for the potential performers. "However we don't want to prescribe too much to those who believe they have what it takes," Mofokeng said. "We are looking for that unique quality, that incredible energy that turned Brenda into one of the country's most accomplished music talents."

To take part in the audition, go to the Windybrow Theatre in Johannesburg on 2 August between 9am and 4pm. Those auditioning must have gone through the audition side.

Conceived and directed by renowned and award-winning theatre veteran Jerry Mofokeng, "Ma-Brrr" features the talents of choreographer Themba Nkabinde, music director Victor Masondo and script consultant Bongani Madondo. Muzi Clive stars alongside Motsepe.

Tickets for the September show cost between R50 and R150 and are available at Computicket.

For more information and to get your copy of the audition side/script, call Paballo on +72 (0)72 566 9910 or email moc.izojakuv@ollabap.