Charmaine Mujeri

"Bless sugar! Yoh that was an emotionally taxing play. I had to go to some pretty dark places to portray her in her most magnificent self. Got some pretty dope reviews. Maria Wilson’s one stood out for me. I’ll send you the link. You know you’ve done your job when people start looking at you differently. But you’re not sure if it’s awe or fear (laughs)."

"Thank you. I can honestly say that being part of an utterly enthralled audience for this amazing and courageous production, was an honour. I felt as if I had been allowed to watch and experience, first hand the utter humiliation and destruction of a family, a kingdom, a woman – a woman who is in no way weak, unstable or pathetic. What a refreshing and unique portrayal of infidelity, betrayal and motherhood."

"You are so right. You really can’t act as if you can dance or sing on stage. It’s actually something you have to do live. You end up learning new skills. That reminds me. For me, the good minister from Kunyarara pushed my physical stamina for a role. I remember TCee, who was in charge of choreography – it was 6 weeks of torture. But the applause made it worthwhile. One thing we tend to forget as performers is what a varied audience we always have. From the dancers themselves to fellow actors, doctors, students, lovers and what not. There’s a level of honesty that you have to find within yourself to truly ‘sell’ your character’s performance in every show."

"When you are doing what you love, the work is always fun. It’s a beautiful thing because I don’t think some of our home grown talent actually factors any of this into their thinking. Building that mental and physical stamina is crucial in becoming the best you can be."