Name: Derosha Moodley

Hometown: Durban, South Africa

Living: Durban, South Africa

Qualifications: BA Honours in Acting and Directing and then in English Literature, Masters in Teaching Shakespeare Creatively in KZN and now approaching a PhD

Experience: 22 years in theatre and dance, and 10 years in education

Endorsed by: Lauren Noble

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Proudest moment in your career?

My 11th birthday, when I graduated in Bharatha Natyam after 7 years of study, the act of making children smile and laugh whilst learning Shakespearean plays using my own creative pedagogy, and that time I adapted a Jane Austen novel into a radio screenplay for our national radio broadcaster!

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Quote to live by in your industry?

"Balanced exposure to the Romantics and Existentialists will keep you curious." ~ Derosha Moodley (that's me!)

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Five things we need to know about you?

1. I corpse during rehearsals and annoy everyone! Just kidding... Kinda... But mainly: I adore my theatre community!

2. I need solitude at least 6 hours a week...

3. If I don’t find time to read I am a grouch!

4. I enjoy it when students share their life experiences as a result of discussing the class content.

5. I love watching Shakespeare adaptations, films and plays.