RESUME
Henri Strauss is a South African producer / production manager, model, actor and event organiser who completed his BA Drama Honors degree at the University of Pretoria (2018). During his tertiary education, he continually developed his creative voice as an academic, performer and creator, forming part of various theater productions. The most admirable of these is his creation of "Ravenous" (2018), which won the 'Ismail Mohamed Award for Theatrical Innovation', the 'Matchbox Theater Award for Visual Aesthetic' and the 'Mike van Graan Award for Best Written Production'.
In 2023, Henri worked as the production and cast coordinator on Die Brug S1, which received an Emmy Award nomination in 2024 for Best Unscripted Entertainment. He made his most note-worthy acting debut on TV in 2024 as "Chris van Staden" in the kykNET telenovela "Diepe Waters"
Henri Strauss
Innovative | Aesthetic | Creative
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EDUCATION
BA Drama Honors in Directing and Physical Theatre | University of Pretoria | Prof Marth Munro (marth.munro@up.ac.za)
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BA Drama and Film Studies | University of Pretoria |
Bailey Snyman (bailey.snyman@up.ac.za)
SKILLS
ACTOR
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PRODUCER / PRODUCTION MANAGER
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MODEL
EVENT ORGANISER
THEATER DIRECTOR
PHYSICAL THEATER CHOREOGRAPHER ​
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PLAYWRIGHT