Stephen Faber, PhD

Talent Manager at Actors At Work Pty Ltd
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(386) 825-5501
Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, ZA
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Afrikaans Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • Film Production: Behind the Scenes of Feature Filmmaking — Creative Skillset
    FutureLearn
    Aug, 2016
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Actors At Work Pty Ltd
    • South Africa
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Talent Manager
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      • Negotiating fees and contracts with clients on behalf of artists. • Working with casting directors, directors, producers, and other industry professionals to provide them with talent for their projects. • Serving as an intermediary between actors and performing artists, directors and producers to help facilitate auditions and interviews. • Market actors and performing artists to casting directors, producers and directors. • Helping actors prepare for auditions by providing feedback on their performance. • Advocating on behalf of clients to ensure they receive fair treatment and compensation in accordance with industry standards. • Negotiating contracts to ensure that actors are fairly compensated given their experience level and track record of success. • Coordinating publicity efforts, such as arranging interviews, photo shoots, and press conferences where required. • Financial management of agency. Show less

  • Bounteous Events
    • City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    • Curriculum Developer & Educational Consultant
      • Apr 2021 - Apr 2021

      • Research, design, development and writing of study guides for the Arts Incubator skills development course in Arts Administration (Adult education). • Guides included: Workshop Guide, Facilitator Guide and the Participant Workbook. • Layout and editing of final documents. • Provided consulting services relating to curriculum development. • Research, design, development and writing of study guides for the Arts Incubator skills development course in Arts Administration (Adult education). • Guides included: Workshop Guide, Facilitator Guide and the Participant Workbook. • Layout and editing of final documents. • Provided consulting services relating to curriculum development.

  • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
    • South Africa
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • PhD Candidate, Full-time
      • Apr 2017 - Feb 2020

      Teaching and Learning • Successfully designed an online workshop with social learning as a teaching and learning strategy. • Developed module content, 16 video lessons and learning material. • Successfully presented an online workshop through Blackboard, Thinkific and Social Media platforms to 11 participants. • While reading for PhD, attended the University of Regina in Canada and completed courses in Educational Research (ED 800) and Ethics and Professional Practice (EPSY 829). Publication • Faber, S. Coetzee, MH. Munro, M. (2021) The mediality of pre-recorded digital performing arts on YouTube: a skills-development module, South African Theatre Journal, Published online 15 February 2021, https://doi.org/10.1080/10137548.2021.1884127 Show less

  • Durban University of Technology
    • South Africa
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Acting Head of Department, Lecturer & Curriculum Champ : Drama and Production Studies
      • Oct 2014 - Apr 2017

      Teaching and learning • Engaged in learner-centred, advanced teaching methods. • Compiled study material and class notes. • Managed and provided quality assurance of the drama programme. • Represented the Drama Department at teaching and learning forums. • Provided advice on departmental-related academic matters to the Executive Dean. • Managed appeals and complaints at a departmental level. • Mentored several third-year directing projects. External Engagement • Liaised with national and regional entertainment industry in identifying employment opportunities as well as for curriculum renewal. • Communication and interaction with Advisory Board Committee members. • Managed community outreach projects and initiatives. • Alliance Française cultural partnership (Educational workshops and theatre productions from France and Reunion Island): • Points de Suspension, Cirquons Flex (Reunion Island) • La Pli I Donn, Cirquons Flex (Reunion Island) • Fabrice Lambert (France) • Soul City (Reunion Island) • Limon Dance Company – Brooklyn Academy of Music, Dance Motion USA. Resource Management • Chaired departmental meetings. • Led departmental secretary, administrative assistant, technical assistant, theatre manager and nine academics. • Provided advice, support and counsel as necessary. • Promoted congenial working relationships between staff and support departments. • Advised Executive Dean on staff performance. • Ensured the capturing of relevant data and statistics. • Prepared and submitted regular and annual reports. • Coordinated department budgetary requirements. • Initiated and supported income-generating opportunities. Strategic Planning • Organised and contributed to the marketing of the Drama Department and the Faculty of Arts and Design. • Advised on plans for the provision of appropriately resourced academic facilities. • Coordinated the development of new programmes. Show less

  • Midstream College
    • South Africa
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Creative Arts, ESL & Drama Teacher
      • Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

      • Taught Dramatic Arts Grade 11, Creative Arts Grade 8 and 9, English First Additional Language Grade 9. • Followed the Independent Exam Board (IEB) curriculum, practices and standards. • Compiled study material and class notes. • Director – School plays. • Production team – Revue. • Daily preparations of lessons. • Marking of tests, projects and exams. • Class mentor Grade 11. • Attended staff meetings and Subject Cluster Workshops. • Attended parent meetings and school events. • Teacher administration. Show less

  • Hoërskool Linden
    • South Africa
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Drama, Arts & Culture Teacher
      • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

      • Subject Head: Arts and Culture Grade 9 and Dramatic Arts Grade 10 to Grade 12. • Taught Arts and Culture Grade 9, Dramatic Arts Grade 10 to Grade 12. • Followed the National School Curriculum, Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). • Compiled study material. • Director – “Tienertoneel” (Youth Theatre). • Daily preparation of lessons. • Administration of assessments and results. • Attended staff meetings and subject roadshows. • Attended parent meetings and school functions. • Accompanied learners to subject workshops (Grade 12) and professional theatre productions. • Graded tests, projects and evidence of learning portfolios and practical performances. Show less

  • Private Coaching & Training Practice
    • Johannesburg/Pretoria
    • Acting Coach
      • Feb 2011 - Dec 2012

      • Trained and coached professional and semi-professional actors. • Audition preparation. • Private tutoring of drama students. • Acting coach. • Trained and coached professional and semi-professional actors. • Audition preparation. • Private tutoring of drama students. • Acting coach.

  • Moonyeenn Lee Associates
    • City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    • Artist Agent
      • Jun 2010 - Oct 2010

      • Acted as a liaison between artists and casting directors, film studios, production companies, ad agencies, producers and directors. • Negotiated fees, commission and other payments on behalf of artists. • Negotiated with artists, casting directors, production managers, promotors and producers regarding client’s contractual rights and obligations. • Scheduled promotional and performance engagements for clients. • Scheduled audition slots with artists in conjunction with casting directors and producers. • Established and maintained constructive and cooperative working relationships with actors, casting directors, producers and agency staff. • Communicated briefs and audition information with artists. • Communicated all relevant contractual responsibilities and bookings with artists. Show less

  • Tshwane University of Technology
    • South Africa
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Drama Lecturer
      • Jan 1998 - Mar 2010

      • Taught 19 courses. Supervised 22 postgraduate students. Presented several workshops and papers. • Drama Spectrum, Center for Excellence Manager and Administrator. • Rostrum Theater Manager. Assisted with enquiries about the department and the curriculum. ● Company Manager when on tour, e.g. arts festivals, events and special invitations. ● Logistics co-ordinator for the department: equipment, classrooms and studios, Rostrum Theatre and small experimental performance spaces. ● Attended weekly departmental meetings. • Supervisor of student assistants (technical and administrative). ● Assisted with all departmental activities, including social events. ● Full involvement with the day-to-day activities of the department. • Member of the Arts Faculty Research sub-committee (2005 – 2007). ● Member of the audition panel for prospective students. • Consultation with prospective students (open day facilitator). • Member of departmental events programming and scheduling committee. • Member of Safety, Health and Environment Committee. • Member of the Departmental Curriculum Development Committee. • Member of Arts Education Committee. • Program coordinator, after-hours certificate. • Directed, managed, facilitated and coordinated 50 projects and productions. Show less

  • Secunda Secondary School
    • Secunda
    • Speech & Drama Teacher
      • Jan 1996 - Dec 1997

      • Taught Speech and Drama – Grades 8 – 11. History of Theatre and Drama, Movement, Mime, Improvisation, Speech, Practical Interpretation: Prose, Poetry and Monologues. • Directed school plays. • Assisted with cultural functions. • Continuous assessment of learners – class tests, exams and practical presentations. • Coordinated school-arts festivals. • Participated in regional and national play festivals and competitions. • Taught Speech and Drama – Grades 8 – 11. History of Theatre and Drama, Movement, Mime, Improvisation, Speech, Practical Interpretation: Prose, Poetry and Monologues. • Directed school plays. • Assisted with cultural functions. • Continuous assessment of learners – class tests, exams and practical presentations. • Coordinated school-arts festivals. • Participated in regional and national play festivals and competitions.

  • Johannes Stegmann Theatre
    • Secunda
    • Lighting Designer/Technician
      • Jan 1995 - Dec 1997

      • Lighting of all productions – professional companies, amateur groups, schools and societies: Musicals, Drama, Ballet, Opera and Solo performances/artists. • Lighting design when not provided by the company. • Programmed lighting board ADB S20. • Rigged and focused lights for performances. • Designed and painted small décor pieces for house presentations. • Stage dressing and stage management. • Design and printing of posters and marketing material. • General marketing for all productions (newspapers, local radio station, posters, banners, flyers, advertising boards – electrical and static). • Assisted charity organisations, schools, societies and amateur groups with the planning, presentation, artistic and theatrical needs and requirements for their productions. • Liaised with professional companies, artists and groups regarding set-up, strike and all theatrical requirements. • Assisted with the daily operation of the box office. • Assisted with the general upkeep of the physical theatre building. Show less

  • Stephen van Dyk Drama Studio
    • Secunda
    • Teacher & Founder
      • Jan 1995 - Dec 1997

      • Taught Theatre and Drama: Individual and group classes. • Staged productions at the Johannes Stegmann Theatre. • Coached and prepared students for regional and national competitions: Eisteddfods, Dalro National Acting Competition (Finalist in 1996, prize winner in 1997). • Coordinated performances at social events in the Highveldridge community. • Taught Theatre and Drama: Individual and group classes. • Staged productions at the Johannes Stegmann Theatre. • Coached and prepared students for regional and national competitions: Eisteddfods, Dalro National Acting Competition (Finalist in 1996, prize winner in 1997). • Coordinated performances at social events in the Highveldridge community.

  • Radio Tex FM
    • Secunda
    • Radio Presenter
      • Feb 1995 - Dec 1995

      • Presented a Saturday morning programme. • Public relations: handled public enquiries, marketing of station, selling of advertising packages and arranged guests for interviewing. • Voice-overs. • Presented a Saturday morning programme. • Public relations: handled public enquiries, marketing of station, selling of advertising packages and arranged guests for interviewing. • Voice-overs.

  • South African Air Force
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa
    • Events and Entertainment Coordinator (Command Communications)
      • Jun 1992 - Dec 1994

      • Artistic direction of Air Force concerts, productions and functions. • Coordinated various projects with SAFTV (South African Air Force Television) • Travelled to various Air Force posts in South Africa for pre-production purposes (planning meetings), performances and events. • Booked Defence Force bands – Navy, Medics and Air Force. • Planned, directed, designed and facilitated Air Force productions and functions. • Worked in partnership with SAFTV crew, recording events, functions and productions with OBV. • Directed inserts and field presenters for SAFTV’s monthly in-house video programme. • Assisted with writing scripts for SAFTV inserts (autocue). • Coordinated Air Force music gala evenings, lunch hour concerts, soirées, tea parties, fashion shows and military functions. • Contracted entertainers (singers, dancers, musicians and artists). • Company manager when on tour. • Décor and costume design for productions and functions. • Designed and facilitated decoration for venues for functions. • Administration and management of entertainment office. Show less

Education

  • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Drama, Digital Performing Arts
    2017 - 2019
  • SA Writers College
    Copywriting
    2021 - 2022
  • University of Regina
    Educational Psychology
    2017 - 2017
  • VH Consulting
    Outcomes-Based Moderation
  • Durban University of Technology
    Certificate in Project Management, Project Management
  • VH Consulting
    Outcome-Based Assessment
  • London Film Academy
    Filmmaking Certificate, Filmmaking
    2010 - 2010
  • Tshwane University of Technology
    Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Education
    2004 - 2004
  • Technikon Pretoria
    Magister Technologiae: Drama, Theatre Directing
    2000 - 2003
  • Technikon Pretoria
    Baccalaureaus Technologiae: Drama, Drama, Acting & Theatre Directing
    1998 - 1998
  • Technikon Pretoria
    National Diploma in Drama, Drama & Acting
    1989 - 1992
  • Tshwane University of Technology

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