I’m still here is a fabulous funny, and flirty cabaret, by the award winning team Alison Hillstead and Nathan Johannisen. Four friends navigate life’s little curveballs.
Andrea Rogers – the perfect manicured ice queen and the leader of the pack.
Robyn Wilde – the glamourous, sexy, actress with her face on every magazine.
Macy Smith – the sweet, naïve, candy floss blond who married her school sweetheart.
Anna Jones- a real firecracker – asking the questions no one would dare to ask.
Macy stares in to her Margarita she takes a little sip and ask “Who are we?” They all look up. The “FABOULOUS FOUR!” “Yes, but who am I?”
The once wide eyed bushytailed first year students are now approaching the age desperation and doubt. Is this it?
None of them is perfect but somehow, they hang in there.
Andrea’s philosophy is simple: if life gives you gives you lemons, make a margarita!
Anna’s “Stick on the red nose. Who cares if you mess up a juggling trick or two?”
Robyn just dabs the corner of her eye, a sad smile dance around her lips
“I am still here…”
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Written/ Directed by Amanda Bothma
Musical Director/Pianist: Nathan Johannisen
Featuring Alison Hillstead
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Amanda Bothma’s work has entertained East London audiences since her first break- through production of Bobaas in die Boendoe at the Guild Theatre in 1990 . Amanda Bothma received her Bachelor’s degree in Drama and Acting from the University of the Free State. In fall 2017 she enrolled at The Eugene O’Niell Theatre institute in Connecticut then in 2021 she trained in the Chekov method under Mara Laduvic co-founder of the Michael Chekov Actors Studio Boston. Since then critically acclaimed work continued to follow, earning her a list of award winning productions including: A Star is Born – the rise and fall of Judy Garland, NEXT!!!, Damsel in Distress, The Story of Eva Cassidy and Vincent – his quest to love and be loved.
Nathan Johannisen graduated with a Bachelor of Music Degree at Stellenbosch University. His main instrument is piano, under the tutelage of Mr. Luis Magalhães, He also specialised in Music Education and is currently employed full-time at Merrifield Preparatory School and College in East London. Nathan was the musical director on several Wela Kapela productions including Cinderella, Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat and Once on this Island.
Alison Hillstead was only 11 years old when her angelic voice landed her a part in Sound of Music. She has developed into a multi-faceted performer who is comfortable both on stage and in front of the camera. Performing in America, London and South Africa, Alison has featured as the ugly Step Mother in Cinderella, Potiphar wife in Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat and Papa Ge the demon of Death in Once on this Island. This award-winning cabaret artist is no stranger to the stage.
