Franklin Players is a community theatre group based in Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg. The society has been running for over sixty years and puts on at least three productions a year – from our annual festival of one-act plays to our mid-year comedy and big bang year-end musical, and sometimes even more shows in between.
We aim to get community members active in the arts and welcome anyone who wishes to join, regardless of experience. We are always on the lookout for new talent, not only on stage but backstage and front of house crew are equally as important to every production. Of course we do this for the love of theatre and DO NOT GET PAID! It’s a passion, a creative outlet, and a home away from home where we have made many friends – it’s more like a Franklin family.
So just to be clear, we DO NOT PAY ACTORS OR CREW in any of our productions. In fact, all cast members need to be paid-up Franklin members in order to perform (fees are nominal, refer to our membership form further down this page).
Rehearsals take place at the Roosevelt Park Recreation Centre on Sunday afternoons, Monday evenings and Wednesday evenings ONLY once a production has been cast and rehearsals are in full swing. Once the curtain goes down on closing night, we do not meet again until auditions open for the following show.
With many productions, Franklin Players donates at least 10% of ticket sales to a selected charity. In the past we have donated to FORA (Friends Of Rescued Animals), SPCA, Border Collie Rescue, Barking Mad / Dogtown SA, and most recently Baby Moses Child Sanctuary.
We email news once a month to our mailing list subscribers, so drop us a line if you would like to be added to our mailing list and keep abreast of upcoming auditions and productions.
All actors cast in our shows automatically become members and pay membership for the year (R200 for adults, R100 for students and half price after July 1st). We welcome and encourage you to join for reduced ticket prices, free workshops and a wonderful community just as interested in the stage life as you.
It’s easy to become a member – simply complete the membership form and email it to committee@franklin.org.za together with proof of payment. The fees are extremely nominal and basically help us pay the rent.
We invite you to contact us and join the Franklin family!
DOWNLOADS:
Constitution »
Vision and Mission Statement »
Health and Safety Statement »
Membership Form »
One Act Play Festival Rules »
SAMRO License »
BACKGROUND:
In 1962, Harry Falkov and Iris Schuck established the drama group “Franklin Players” at the Roosevelt Park Recreation Centre (both named after the famous American President, Franklin D. Roosevelt).
From their early years, the Franklin Players have continually grown in strength and are constantly striving to improve the standard of their presentations.
As I’m sure you can see, we certainly have a little niche carved out just for you. So, if you live in our vicinity, why not come along and join in the fun? If you don’t live in our vicinity, well then the answer is obvious – relocate!
Franklin Players is also a founder member of SANCTA (The South African National Community Theatre Association).
FRANKLIN COMMITTEE
Soné Pieterse (Chair)
Kyle Pieterse (Vice-Chair)
David Clarke (Treasurer)
Khaya Dube (Public Relations Officer)
Jana Eloff (Secretary)
Daniel Solomons (Technical Officer)
Email
committee@franklin.org.za
CONTACT US
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Please send me details of upcoming productions and auditions »
Email
info@franklin.org.za
Address
Roosevelt Park Recreation Centre, cnr Anton Van Wouw Street and Preller Drive, Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg
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BOOKINGS
Banking Details for Ticket Bookings and Membership Fees
Account: Franklin Players Community Theatre
Type: Current
Capitec Branch Code: 450105
Current Account: 1051 8564 26
Reference: Name & Surname
For bookings and more info, please email bookings@franklin.org.za
