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FYB OF THE WEEK

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Stage Voice: Hi. I'm from Stage Voice. Can we meet you please? Gbotemi: Helloo. I'm Ayeni Gbotemi Stage Voice: Do you mind telling us your date of birth? Gbotemi: June 27th Stage Voice: Sooo. How has it been handling the position of the President of the Association? Gbotemi: Hmm... well I have only just started. Quite demanding, but have got the best team @TeamAchievers and I trust God to help me. Stage Voice: Amen. So why Directing? Gbotemi: Being able to envisage something and properly actualize it on stage or camera can not be overemphasized. It just doesn't happen suddenly, it's a gradual process of learning and experience. And the journey has only just begun for me. Stage Voice:Hmmmm.... We were tempted to major in any other part of the Theatre before now? Gbotemi: Yes, I planned to major in acting, even up to the point of my course registration. Stage Voice: Lol...So what changed? Gbotemi: Well... for me acting is a comfort zone, doesn't mean I still don't...

TYRO OF THE WEEK

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TYRO OF THE WEEK Stage Voice: Hi, I am from Stage Voice. Can we get to know you, please?  Emmanuel : Alright, my name is Emmanuel E ziefule. I am a freshman in the Department of Dramatic Arts, OAU. I love acting.  Stage Voice : Nice so you just love acting or there’s a backstory to it?  Emmanuel : Actually I love acting cause I get goosebumps each time I see how professionals act on stage. And I like the collective effort and all.  Stage Voice : Have you seen a staged play in Pit theatre before? Emmanuel : Yes, a lot. Project plays, Induction, etc.  Stage Voice : Is there a particular one that fought for your attention?  Emmanuel : Yes, last year induction play.  Stage Voice : Nicee talking about liking collective effort, how do you see the initiation process?  Emmanuel : Really tough oooooo. Ahhhh. God will help us Stage Voice : [ laughing. ]  Emmanuel : But you guys should take it easy sha. This stuff ain't easy. Especially juggling a lot o...