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Worku Sibane Actress, production manager, translator, theatre director and playwright (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) May 15 - June 14, 2008 |
Azeb Worku Sibane presented performances at apexart on June 4 |
Azeb
Worku Sibane currently works in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and has worked
professionally for more than fifteen years in diverse roles including
actress, production manager, translator, theatre director and playwright.
Azeb Worku has performed at Ethiopia's National Theatre since 1992
and has appeared in works such as "Ha -hu weyim Pe-Pu"
by Laureate Tsegaye G/medhin and "Keadmas bashahge" by
Bealu Girma. In 2006 Ms. Sibane directed and acted in "Eight
Women," originally a French comedy drama that she also translated.
The production was staged entirely by women, empowering women in
Ethiopia to realize professional works successfully. Additionally
she has performed in numerous plays at the Addis Ababa Cultural
Center, and in live transmissions at the Ethiopia National Radio.
In 2007 Azeb performed at The Swedish Theatre Biennial in Örebro
as part of the Performing Arts Cooperation between Sweden and East
Africa project. The PANCSEA initiative promotes knowledge and relationship
building between the two regions.
Ms. Sibane was recommended by Konjit Seyoum, curator, gallerist, writer and educator, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Read Ms. Sibane's blog
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