{"id":8681,"date":"2015-07-08T09:36:29","date_gmt":"2015-07-08T09:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kasibiz.co.za\/?p=8681"},"modified":"2016-12-19T14:56:10","modified_gmt":"2016-12-19T14:56:10","slug":"tumi-morake-making-major-moves-in-comedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kasibiz.co.za\/?p=8681","title":{"rendered":"TUMI MORAKE – COMEDY AND FEMINISM"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. How would you describe yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A free spirit who loves a good laugh.<\/p>\n

2. What keeps Tumi Morake at the top of her game?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Faith that this is a calling and I have a reputation to live up to. I stay true to my brand.<\/p>\n

3. Do you believe we now live in era that is convincing to encourage kids to see comedy as a potential career path like acting and drama for example?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Absolutely. It is an arts discipline that requires you to be professional, to fine tune the craft and treat it like a business. You can easily become a millionaire doing comedy. It is about your focus and sweat.<\/p>\n

4. How would you describe comedy\u2019s place within the South African creative industries or arts and culture domain. Does comedy receive notable respect and support from government\/corporate?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are awards sponsored in part by our government that recognize comedians. It was also with the help of government that I took my show to Edinburgh in 2013.<\/p>\n

5. What impelled Tumi to take up comedy?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have always loved comedy. As a drama student it was the one space I occupied with confidence, it came easily to me. Laughter is a coping mechanism for me, and sharing that makes me feel like I am contributing to people’s emotional well being.<\/p>\n

6. We have seen you involved in many acting roles on our small screens. Can you tell us more about that experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Acting will always be my first love. I also get involved in quite a number of commercial shoots. I did however get into television as a writer and managed to steal some screen time in the process. The reality though is that I make more money doing comedy so it doesn’t make financial sense to invest too much of my time doing TV work.<\/p>\n

7. Who has been the most influential person in your career?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three guys: my husband Mpho Osei-Tutu, David Kau and my Yoda, John Vlismas. Encouragement, support and exposure.<\/p>\n

8. What are you most proud of about your profession thus far?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being recognized as a formidable force among the guys.<\/p>\n

9. What makes a comedian become successful?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Focus, originality and mass appeal.<\/p>\n

10. Are there any other projects that you see yourself venturing into beyond standup comedy and acting perhaps?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I run a production company with my husband and we hope to shoot our first movie soon. We already have a sitcom deal. I plan on being more hands on with the schools we own.<\/p>\n

11. Who is your all-time favourite comedian?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Richard Pryor. His gift of laughing at his own pain still inspires me.<\/p>\n

12. How can we encourage comedy in our Townships?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Starting comedy clubs in the townships so people have easier access to local talent. It will also mean more stage time for aspiring comics.<\/p>\n

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AUTHOR: KASIBIZ MAHALA<\/p>\n

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