{"id":8479,"date":"2023-09-08T08:56:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T06:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/?p=8479"},"modified":"2023-09-08T08:56:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T06:56:33","slug":"8th-teksmark-inspires-and-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/2023\/09\/08\/8th-teksmark-inspires-and-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"8\u2019th Teksmark inspires and challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>\u201cTeksmark was an inspiring event with exciting concepts for theatre productions and both insightful and challenging discussions.\u201d<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8480\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8480\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8480\" src=\"http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-1-810x508.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-1-810x508.jpg 810w, http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-1-400x251.jpg 400w, http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-1-1536x963.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-1.jpg 1560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8480\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">KKNK Teksmark 2023 by die Baxter-teater in Kaapstad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These are the words of Hugo Theart, CEO and Artistic Director of the KKNK, presenter of the eighth <strong>Teksmark<\/strong> from Wednesday 30 August to Friday 1 September at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8481\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8481\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8481\" src=\"http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-2-810x569.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-2-810x569.jpg 810w, http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-2-400x281.jpg 400w, http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-2.jpg 1396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">KKNK Teksmark 2023 by die Baxter-teater in Kaapstad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Teksmark<\/strong> is supported financially by NATi, the Baxter Theatre Centre and the Het Jan Marais Nationale Fonds, with use of facilities and infrastructure for this project sponsored by the Baxter Theatre Centre.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-8479 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"553\" src=\"http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-4-810x553.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-4-810x553.jpg 810w, http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-4-400x273.jpg 400w, http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-4.jpg 1429w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"542\" src=\"http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-5-810x542.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-5-810x542.jpg 810w, http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-5-400x267.jpg 400w, http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-5.jpg 1458w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>According to Theart it was evident that playwrights ventured into themes that explore wider than the self and identity, with a bigger, more holistically approach to the world. \u201cNext year is definitely going to be an interesting theatre year and I\u2019m excited that writers are looking at the past through a new lens, with a glance over the present and the future, without being caught up in the existing world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8484\" src=\"http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-3-810x493.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-3-810x493.jpg 810w, http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-3-400x243.jpg 400w, http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-3-1536x935.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/thegremlin.co.za\/oudtshoorn-news\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/KKNK-Teksmark-2023-by-die-Baxter-teater-in-Kaapstad-3.jpg 1609w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Teksmark<\/strong>, presented since 2016, is not a competition, but creates a platform for emerging and established writers to test their ideas in front of representatives from the theatre industry, as well as potential investors and the public.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo many strong scripts have been presented here over the past three days, that several further discussions are already underway and will continue to take place behind the scenes \u2013 with partners who could not be here busy reading the scripts and watching the recordings. One thing is certain: There are exciting theatre works on the way for 2024 and 2025,\u201d Theart says.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Lara Foot, CEO and Artistic Director of the Baxter Theatre Centre, says everything starts with a text. \u201cI really believe in <strong>Teksmark<\/strong>. A project like this is so important to the industry. There is nothing like the innovation, inspiration and raising the bar of imagination and intellect that only a great writer can bring to the stage. It\u2019s about innovative dialogue and we must support our writers in this way. Congratulations and keep writing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cornelia Faasen, CEO of NATi, says this year\u2019s <strong>Teksmark<\/strong> was one of the project\u2019s best years. \u201cThe range of scripts was exceptionally strong, and I am more excited about the future of theatre than ever before,\u201d she says. Faasen also announced that a new script development project will take place in Gauteng for the first time later this year. \u201cWe are excited about this project in Johannesburg on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 November, where another 13 scripts are presented on stage at the Foxwood Theatre.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Popular TV presenter <strong>Kabous Meiring<\/strong> facilitated the sessions, where playwrights had an opportunity to discuss their script ideas, followed by questions from the audience. This year\u2019s 18 scripts were: <em>Dryfhout <\/em>by <strong>Nell van der Merwe<\/strong>, <em>Found <\/em>by <strong>Darryl Nel<\/strong>, <em>Ken jy vir Dewie?<\/em> by <strong>Ilne Fourie<\/strong>, <em>Khanya and Her Golden Dream<\/em> by <strong>Sibahle Mabaso<\/strong>, <em>Kontrapunt<\/em> by <strong>Jason Jacobs &amp; Devon Delmar<\/strong>, <em>Mahlomola a Lockdown &#8211; An Unspoken Story of Covid-19<\/em> by <strong>Ngwako Maifala<\/strong>, <em>Martha<\/em> by <strong>Ilse van Niekerk &amp; Albert Maritz<\/strong>, <em>Moedswil en muitery <\/em>by <strong>Ingrid Winterbach<\/strong>, <em>Ontbaar <\/em>by <strong>Philip Rademeyer<\/strong>, <em>Please don\u2019t call me Moffie<\/em> by <strong>Zubayr Charles<\/strong>, <em>praat gou weer <\/em>by <strong>Kanya Viljoen<\/strong>, <em>Punchlines <\/em>by <strong>Brent Palmer<\/strong>, <em>Stoffel <\/em>by <strong>Elisha Zeeman-Knoesen<\/strong>, <em>The Good White <\/em>by <strong>Mike van Graan<\/strong>, <em>The Massacre at Mount Ursula<\/em> by <strong>Louis Viljoen<\/strong>, <em>Tot \u2019n einde <\/em>by <strong>Ludwig Binge<\/strong>, <em>Verloren <\/em>by <strong>Andi Colombo<\/strong> and <em>Waar die wind ons waai<\/em> by <strong>Mikyall Harris<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on <strong>Teksmark <\/strong>2023 contact the KKNK office via email at <a href=\"mailto:info@kunste.org.za\">info@kunste.org.za<\/a>, phone 044&nbsp;203 8600 or send a WhatsApp to 065&nbsp;285 2337.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>A photo overview of the eighth KKNK Teksmark, presented from 30 August to 1 September at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town. \u00a9 Nardus Engelbrecht<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_toolbar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/share.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top: 5px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_t=new Array(\"Twitter\",\"Facebook\",\"Google Plus\",\"Linkedin\");var hupso_background_t=\"#EAF4FF\";var hupso_border_t=\"#66CCFF\";var hupso_toolbar_size_t=\"big\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_url_t=\"\";var hupso_title_t=\"8%E2%80%99th%20Teksmark%20inspires%20and%20challenges\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/share_toolbar.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cTeksmark was an inspiring event with exciting concepts for theatre productions and both insightful and challenging discussions.\u201d These are the words of Hugo Theart, CEO and Artistic Director of the KKNK, presenter of the eighth Teksmark from Wednesday 30 August to Friday 1 September at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town. 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