The 2018 MTV Shuga auditions take place on Saturday, 25 August 2018 at Zone 6 Venue in Johannesburg followed by auditions on Sunday, 26 August at Olive Convention Centre in Durban.
This year, thousands of young hopefuls will have the opportunity to audition in two South African cities and MTV Shuga online platforms. Aspiring young actors who can’t audition in person at either venue and are invited to audition for the show online. Digital auditions are currently open, and submissions will be accepted until 11.59pm on Saturday, 1 September 2018. Entry for online auditions is simple – full instructions here www.MTVShuga.com
Audition venue details are:
Joburg:
Time: 8.30am – 3.30pm
Venue: Zone 6, The Venue, 28 Blackchain Shopping Centre, Soweto
Durban:
Time: 8.30am – 3.30pm
Venue: Olive Convention Centre, 81 Sometseu Road, North Beach, Durban
MTV Shuga Down South – when it started
An irresponsible teen mom… a predatory teacher…an ambitious hostess… a conflicted adolescent struggling to understand his identity… a neglected trophy wife… a pregnant schoolgirl… a possessive boyfriend…a ruthless entrepreneur… these are some of the faces of MTV Shuga Down South, a 12- part drama series from MTV Staying Alive Foundation and MTV Base.
MTV Shuga Down South premieres on Wednesday, 8 March on MTV Base (SA) on at 9.30pm CAT and on MTV Base (ROA) at 10.05pm WAT.
Set in the homes, cafés, schools, parks and hangouts of fictional township, Zenzele, and real-life Braamfontein, MTV Shuga Down South is the fifth instalment in the award-winning drama series, MTV Shuga. With powerful contemporary storylines, relatable characters and an ensemble cast of talented actors and contemporary musicians, MTV Shuga Down South uses drama to disseminate important public health messages.
Transactional sex, living with HIV, infidelity, LGBT teens
The series, directed by Mmabatho Montsho, Thabang Moleya and Rea Rangaka, includes a new focus on issues affecting adolescent girls in South Africa, with emphasis on their vulnerability to unintended pregnancy and HIV infection. Never one to shy away from difficult subjects, MTV Shuga Down South is crowded with interweaving stories of heartbreak, love, betrayal and difficult decisions among contemporary South African youth. Other key plot points include transactional sex, living with HIV, infidelity and issues affecting LGBT teens.
In keeping with the contemporary tone of the drama, popular musicians Seyi Shay, Fifi Cooper and Kwesta make cameo appearances as themselves, while Mohau Cele returns in the role of dissatisfied schoolgirl/singer Bongi. Emmanuel Ikubese returns as HIV+ music promoter “Femi”, while Nick Mutuma reprises his role of good boy gone bad, “Leo”. Vanessa Mdee plays “Storm”, wife to Clint Brink’s “Rakeem”.
Other key roles are played by Adesua Etomi, Thuso Mbedu, Mohau Cele, Jezriel Skei, Lerato Walaza, Given Stuurman, Samkelisiwe Makhoba, Stephanie Sandows, S’thandiwe Kgoroge, Phila Mazibuko, Ayanda Makayi, Graeme Kriega, Lehlohonolo Makoko, Nqobile Sipamla, Thembsie Matu and Winnie Ntshaba.
Comments Alex Okosi, Exec Vice President & MD, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, “Pro-social programming that empowers our audience is an important part of our MTV Base brand. MTV Shuga deals with real issues facing young people through authentic storylines and characters, and we are excited to premiere this latest series, based in South Africa.”
The series airs on BET (DStv channel 129), other Viacom owned networks including BET International (UK/France), and third party broadcasters including SABC (South Africa), NTA (Nigeria), Citizen TV (Kenya), KBC (Kenya), GHONE (Ghana), RTNC (DRC), Tanzanian Broadcasting Corporation (Tanzania), NBS TV (Uganda), African Movie Channel US (USA), and TV Brasil (Brazil).
Other elements of the MTV Shuga campaign includes a 15-part radio drama series complementing the TV series, a peer educator programme, comic book, audience polling, helplines and mobile info.
What: MTV Shuga Down South Auditions 2018
MTV Shuga Auditions hashtag: #MTVShugaAudition
Where: MTV Base (SA) 9.30pm CAT, MTV Base (ROA) 10.05 WAT
MTV Shuga auditions: www.MTVShuga.com, like www.facebook.com/MTVShuga, follow Twitter, Instagram @MTVShuga #MTVShugaDS
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