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The PARK BENCH podcast is a podcast brought to you by the PlayRooom Company, aiming to empower creatives through bridging the gap between young industry up-and-comers and established legends of the scene. We focus on the dual nature of the creative professional, diving into both professional and creative insights, tips, lessons, and stories from some of our biggest inspirations, teachers and leaders in the industry.

06/30/2025

Duane Alexander (the Creative) | PLAYROOOM PODCAST Season 2 Episode 1

The PLAYROOOM Podcast is proudly brought to you by the PlayRooom Company, to empower creatives. In this show, we sit down with the legends of our industry to bridge the gap between generations and to hear more about their creative journey, what inspires them, and get some really valuable insight for other young creative professionals! [Guest Introduction] The PLAYROOOM Podcast is proudly brought to you by the PlayRooom Company, to empower creatives. Find out more here -- ⁠ ⁠linktr.ee/playrooom⁠ See more from the PLAYROOOM Team here! Duane Alexander (Guest): Anna Olivier (Host/PlayRooom Founder): https://www.instagram.com/annaolivier/ Gerard van Rooyen (Producer): https://www.instagram.com/gerard_vanrooyen/ Production Team: https://www.instagram.com/cayacreativestudios/ Proudly produced by CAYA Creative Studios

31 min
06/04/2024

Sylvaine Strike (the Professional) | PLAYROOOM PODCAST Episode 12

The PLAYROOOM Podcast is proudly brought to you by the PlayRooom Company, to empower creatives! In this show, we sit down with the legends of our industry to bridge the gap between generations and to hear more about their creative journey, what inspires them, and get some really valuable insight for other young creative professionals! You've seen her in Firefly and you've seen her indelible mark on productions like Kiss of a Spider Woman, Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf, The Promise and Spring Awakening. From her start at UCT to The Jacques LeCoq school of clowning and back again. She is the cutting edge of South African directing. The one, the only, Sylvaine Strike. Find out more here -- ⁠⁠linktr.ee/playrooom⁠⁠See more from the PLAYROOOM Team here! Sylvaine Striker (Guest): ⁠https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0834501/⁠ Anna Olivier (Host/PlayRooom Founder): ⁠https://www.instagram.com/annaolivier/⁠ Gerard van Rooyen (Producer): ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gerard_vanrooyen/⁠ Production Team: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cayacreativestudios/⁠ Proudly produced by CAYA Creative Studios.

26 min
05/21/2024

Christopher Weare (The Professional) | PLAYROOOM PODCAST Episode 11

The PLAYROOOM Podcast is proudly brought to you by the PlayRooom Company, to empower creatives! In this show, we sit down with the legends of our industry to bridge the gap between generations and to hear more about their creative journey, what inspires them, and get some really valuable insight for other young creative professionals! His CV's length could rival that of the South African Constitution. Winner of multiple Fleur Du Caps, recipient of the FDC lifetime achievement award in 2012. He has directed Decadence, Curl up and Dye, Spring Awakening (the play), Mephisto, and many, many more. Master acting professor to the stars and the director that defined an epoch in South African Theatre; the legendary Emeritus Professor Christopher Weare. Find out more here -- ⁠linktr.ee/playrooom⁠ See more from the PLAYROOOM Team here! Christopher Weare (Guest): @ @pher_weare/ Anna Olivier (Host/PlayRooom Founder): @@vier/ Gerard van Rooyen (Producer): @@vanrooyen/ Production Team: @@ativestudios/ Proudly produced by CAYA Creative Studios

32 min
05/07/2024

Anton Luitingh (the Professional) | PLAYROOOM PODCAST Episode 10

The PLAYROOOM Podcast is proudly brought to you by the PlayRooom Company, to empower creatives. In this show, we sit down with the legends of our industry to bridge the gap between generations and to hear more about their creative journey, what inspires them, and get some really valuable insight for other young creative professionals! Anton Luitingh is a man who has distinguished himself in a myriad of fields in the theatre industry. Starting off as a young writer and cabaret artist, he would later be known as Pharoah in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Pontius Pilot in Jesus Christ Superstar, Augustine Magaldi in Evita, and most notably Munkustrap in CATS. Anton is an actor, singer, and resident director. He is the co-founder of LAMTA and he is here today to tell our Players about his life and career. The PLAYROOOM Podcast is proudly brought to you by the PlayRooom Company, to empower creatives. Find out more here -- ⁠linktr.ee/playrooom⁠ See more from the PLAYROOOM Team here! Anton Luitingh (Guest): @uitingh/ Anna Olivier (Host/PlayRooom Founder): @vier/ Gerard van Rooyen (Producer): @vanrooyen/ Production Team: @ativestudios/ Studio: https://www.instagram.com/homecomingstudio_ccs/ Proudly produced by CAYA Creative Studios

33 min
04/25/2024

Sylvaine Strike (the Creative) | PLAYROOOM PODCAST Episode 9

The PLAYROOOM Podcast is proudly brought to you by the PlayRooom Company, to empower creatives. In this show, we sit down with the legends of our industry to bridge the gap between generations and to hear more about their creative journey, what inspires them, and get some really valuable insight for other young creative professionals You've seen her in Firefly and you've seen her indelible mark on productions like Kiss of a Spider Woman, Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf, The Promise and Spring Awakening. From her start at UCT to The Jacques LeCoq school of clowning and back again. She is the cutting edge of South African directing. The one, the only, Sylvaine Strike. Find out more here -- ⁠linktr.ee/playrooom⁠See more from the PLAYROOOM Team here! Sylvaine Striker (Guest): https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0834501/ Anna Olivier (Host/PlayRooom Founder): https://www.instagram.com/annaolivier/ Gerard van Rooyen (Producer): https://www.instagram.com/gerard_vanrooyen/ Production Team: https://www.instagram.com/cayacreativestudios/ Studio: https://www.instagram.com/homecomingstudio_ccs/ Proudly produced by CAYA Creative Studios

26 min
04/09/2024

Christopher Weare (the Creative) | PLAYROOOM PODCAST Episode 8

The PLAYROOOM Podcast is proudly brought to you by the PlayRooom Company, to empower creatives! In this show, we sit down with the legends of our industry to bridge the gap between generations and to hear more about their creative journey, what inspires them, and get some really valuable insight for other young creative professionals! His CV's length could rival that of the South African Constitution. Winner of multiple Fleur Du Caps, recipient of the FDC lifetime achievement award in 2012. He has directed Decadence, Curl up and Dye, Spring Awakening (the play), Mephisto, and many, many more. Master acting professor to the stars and the director that defined an epoch in South African Theatre; the legendary Emeritus Professor Christopher Weare. Find out more here -- ⁠linktr.ee/playrooom⁠ See more from the PLAYROOOM Team here! Christopher Weare (Guest): @ https://www.instagram.com/christopher_weare/ Anna Olivier (Host/PlayRooom Founder): @https://www.instagram.com/annaolivier/ Gerard van Rooyen (Producer): @https://www.instagram.com/gerard_vanrooyen/ Production Team: @https://www.instagram.com/cayacreativestudios/ Proudly produced by CAYA Creative Studios

26 min
03/26/2024

Anton Luitingh (the Creative) | PLAYROOOM PODCAST Episode 7

The PLAYROOOM Podcast is proudly brought to you by the PlayRooom Company, to empower creatives. In this show, we sit down with the legends of our industry to bridge the gap between generations and to hear more about their creative journey, what inspires them, and get some really valuable insight for other young creative professionals! Anton Luitingh is a man who has distinguished himself in a myriad of fields in the theatre industry. Starting off as a young writer and cabaret artist. He would later be known as Pharoah in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Pontius Pilot in Jesus Christ Superstar, Augustine Magaldi in Evita, and most notably Munkustrap in CATS. Anton is an actor, singer, and resident director. He is the co-founder of LAMTA and he is here today to tell our Podcast Players about his life and career. The PLAYROOOM Podcast is proudly brought to you by the PlayRooom Company, to empower creatives. Find out more here -- ⁠linktr.ee/playrooom⁠ See more from the PLAYROOOM Team here! Anton Luitingh (Guest): @uitingh/ Anna Olivier (Host/PlayRooom Founder): @vier/ Gerard van Rooyen (Producer): @vanrooyen/ Production Team: @ativestudios/ Studio: @ingstudio_ccs/ Proudly produced by CAYA Creative Studios

30 min
02/07/2024

Robin van Wyk (the Professional) | PLAYROOOM PODCAST Episode 6

The PLAYROOOM Podcast is proudly brought to you by the PlayRooom Company, to empower creatives. In this show, we sit down with the legends of our industry to bridge the gap between generations and to hear more about their creative journey, what inspires them, and get some really valuable insight for other young creative professionals! We are so excited to introduce our latest guest. He has been instrumental in many dancer’s careers all around South Africa. He was the artistic director of Cape Town City Ballet for 12 years. He's danced everything from Mr. Mistoffolees in CATS to Freddie Mercury in Queen at the Ballet, Caesar in Cleopatra, Senore Bellini in The Two Pigeons and Dorking in Daphnis & Chloe. He has produced and choreographed ballets in Port Elizabeth, Pietermaritzburg, Harare, Windhoek and Cape Town. He's the one, the only Ballet Master Robin van Wyk. The PLAYROOOM Podcast is proudly brought to you by the PlayRooom Company, to empower creatives. Find out more here -- ⁠linktr.ee/playrooom⁠ See more from the PLAYROOOM Team here! Robin van Wyk(Guest): https://www.instagram.com/robin.vanwyk.142/ Anna Olivier (Host/PlayRooom Founder): https://www.instagram.com/annaolivier/ Gerard van Rooyen (Producer): https://www.instagram.com/gerard_vanrooyen/ Production Team: https://www.instagram.com/cayacreativestudios/ Studio: https://www.instagram.com/homecomingstudio_ccs/ Proudly produced by CAYA Creative Studios

27 min

The PARK BENCH podcast is a podcast brought to you by the PlayRooom Company, aiming to empower creatives through bridging the gap between young industry up-and-comers and established legends of the scene. We focus on the dual nature of the creative professional, diving into both professional and creative insights, tips, lessons, and stories from some of our biggest inspirations, teachers and leaders in the industry.

Creator

Playrooom Company
Years Active

2023 - 2025
Episodes

13
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Playrooom Company
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PARK BENCH