Department
Drama and Theatre Arts
Zabesutu Rondo Mpiti completed his BA degree in Dramatic Arts and Theatre in 2016 with majors in Drama and Theatre Arts and English Literature at the University of the Free State (UFS) in Bloemfontein. Zabesutu worked part at the Occupational Therapy Department at the University of the Free State as a Student Administrator in 2016. Zabesutu then enrolled for her BA Honours and completed it in 2017. The following year (2018) she completed her Postgraduate Certificate in Education (FET Phase) majoring in school subjects English and Drama. In 2018, Zabesutu applied for a Junior Lecturer Post at the University of the Free State. Zabesutu is currently working at the University of the Free State as a Junior Lecturer. Zabesutu is currently a professional stage actor, a growing director so as a developing playwright. Zabesutu Mpiti is currently doing research on her Master’s in which she’ll pursue in the following years.
Qualification(s)
| Education and Qualifications |
| BACCALAUREUS ATRIUM [BA] |
| [Dramatic Arts and Theatre] | 2016 | UFS |
| BACCALAUREUS ATRIUM [BA] Hons. |
| [Dramatic Arts and Theatre] | 2017 | UFS |
| POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION [PGCE] |
| [FET phase] [Drama and Theatre Arts & English] | 2018 | UFS |
Prizes and Awards
| Awards |
| YEAR | AWARD | SPONSOR |
| 2017 | Best Free State Production Actor in Sarah | Vrystaat Arts Festival |
Research
| Artistic Research Outputs |
| TITLE OF PRODUCTION | INVOLVEMENT | EXPOSURE | YEAR |
| Ek n Jy/ Mamajukebox | Co-Director / Facilitator | Local (UFS) | 2018 |
| Thirst/Dors | Technical Team | National (Pacofs | 2018 |
| Sarah | Actor | National (Vrystaat Kunstefees) | 2017 |
| Hedda | Actor | National (Vrystaat-Kunstefees) | 2017 |
| Around the world in 80 days | Actor | Local (UFS) | 2017 |
| Psalms 69 | Actor | Local – Olive Tree Festival | 2017 |
| Sovereign | Actor | National Arts Festival (Grahamstown) | 2017 |
| Women of Troy | Production Assistant | Local (UFS) | 2017 |
| Jungle Book | Actor / Singer | National (Pacofs) | 2017 |
| Yes Deer | Actor | National (Pacofs) | 2017 |
| Red Riding Hood | Actor | Local (UFS) | 2016 |
| Censored | Actor | National (Vryfees) | 2016 |
| Kom more Terug | Actor/ Co-Director | National (Vryfees) | 2016 |
| Little Cadre | Actor | National Arts Festival (Grahamstown) | 2016 |
| Little Cadre | Actor | National (Pacofs) | 2016 |
| The Pen | Actor | National (Pacofs) | 2016 |
| Tears | Actor | Local (UFS) | 2015 |
| Censored | Actor | Local (UFS) | 2015 |
| The Pen | Actor | National Arts Festival (Grahamstown) | 2015 |
| Lyle the Crocodile | Actor/Singer | Local (UFS) | 2014 |
| Puss in Boots | Actor | Local (UFS) | 2014 |
| The Pen | Actor | Local (UFS) | 2014 |
| Born in the RSA | Technical ( Sound) | Local (UFS) | 2014 |
| It won’t hurt | Dancer | Local (UFS) | 2013 |
Courses Presented
| Undergraduate Program(s) |
| B.A. (Drama and Theatre Arts) |
| 1ST YEAR MODULES |
| DRAT1605 – Theories of the Performing Arts 1 | NQF Level: | 6 | Credits: | 20 |
| Unit 4 – Speech Theory |
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| THEP1505 – Performance Arts 1 | NQF Level: | 5 | Credits: | 20 |
| Unit 2- Practical Speech |
| Unit 4- Acting Exercises |
| Unit 5- Acting ( Practical Examination) |
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| DRAH1504 - History of the Performing Arts 1 | NQF Level: | 5 | Credits: | 16 |
| Unit 1- The Ritualists |
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| 2ND YEAR MODULES |
| THEP2606 – | NQF Level: | 6 | Credits: | 24 |
| Unit 8 – Radio and Voice work |
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