{"id":48785,"date":"2023-09-12T18:55:22","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T16:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/providing-life-to-youth-stories-20230911\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T21:20:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T19:20:44","slug":"providing-life-to-youth-stories-20230911","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/providing-life-to-youth-stories-20230911\/","title":{"rendered":"Platform created for youth to tell their stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>DS Productions will host two productions in the Athlone area in an attempt to bring life to young people\u2019s stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <em>Mama Cry <\/em>and <em>Power of Story telling<\/em> (<em>P.O.S.T.<\/em>) coming up later this month, DS Productions founder Dennis Stander says they hope to also raise much-needed awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"embed twitter\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"476\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPeoplesPostNewsPaper%2Fvideos%2F827430385594126%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=264&amp;t=0\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden;\" width=\"264\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe motivation behind <em>Mama Cry <\/em>is to shed light on pressing societal issues, spark conversations, and provoke introspection. This play aims to inspire positive change, challenge stereotypes and encourage a sense of belonging and freedom of choice within our communities,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About the <em>Power of Story telling<\/em>, he says: \u201cThrough the act of storytelling, individuals are empowered to reflect on their own experiences, challenges, and triumphs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe audience is then invited to relate to the storyteller on a deeper level sparking dialogue, breaking down barriers and fostering empathy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arts, as an outlet for youth, is one of the motivators for his organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese programmes, we believe, are crucial for the youth, as we look to build self-confidence, nurture critical thinking and most importantly a positive outlet to express. Developing well-rounded individuals and ultimately enhancing the quality of life,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stander is well-known in the arts and acting industry, directing various productions and appearing in a variety of roles, including <em>Arendsvlei<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve worked all over Cape Town, primarily focused on the Cape Flats. However, we are based in Athlone and primarily do most of our work there,\u201d says Stander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe age group that attended our masterclass ranges from 20 to 65 years old. Age is no barrier.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ticket sales for <span>Mama Cry<\/span> will also raise funds for Mitchell\u2019s Plain locals Jayden and Hayden Moodley. 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