MUTHE GOES TO POLLS TOMORROW

Mzuzu University theatreheights ensemble goes to polls tomorrow to elect a president. Most of the seat in the theatre powerhouse executive will go unoppossed, it has been learnt.

Voting will take place at the offices of Trustee Lydia Kishindo's office and Trustee Paul Kubwalo's office.

MUTHE Constitution

Constitution of the Mzuzu University
TheatreHeights Ensemble (August 2008)

Article I: PREAMBLE

The group shall be called MZUZU UNIVERSITY THEATREHEIGHTS ENSEMBLE hereinafter referred to as the "MUTHE ".

WHEREAS

It is the desire of students of Mzuzu University and such other members of the University community to form a group for the purposes of bringing together those interested in all aspects of theatre, from going to see productions as a purely social exercise, to putting on plays and improvisational shows for the benefit of students and general public.

THEREFORE

It is determined that the Constitution of Mzuzu University
TheatreHeights Ensemble shall be as follows:

Article II: MISSION STATEMENT

To be a social and service organization on the Mzuzu University Campus that promotes the art of Theatre and students interested in Theatre.

Article III: GOALS AND MEMBERSHIP

- That the goals of MUTHE shall be:

Advocating Theatre as a personal and communal experience
Promoting the highest possible standards of Theatre on the Campus
Striving for inclusion and diversity within the organization
Encouraging personal and group creative expression

- That membership shall be open to all students and staff of Mzuzu University
- That a person shall be considered a member having:
a) Shown interest to create, execute or sponsor projects in the theatre
or the performing of Arts
b) Completed a membership form as prepared by the Committee

Article IV: TRUSTEES

That activities of the group shall be coordinated by Trustees who are members of staff
Article V: OFFICERS

That Office bearer of the society shall be

President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Producer
Artistic Director
Script writer
Technical Director
Stage Manager
Publicity Secretary

Article VI : ELECTIONS

Section 1
- Office bearers shall be elected per academic year and not less than one third of the current membership shall vote.
Section 2
- Persons wishing to serve as Officers of the Organization shall be current members of the Organization and nominated by the active membership of the Organization. These nominations shall be presented to the active membership at the second-to-last meeting of the second semester. Two weeks before the nominations are to be presented, the liaison Trustee shall ask all aspirants to declare their interest by collecting and completing a nomination form. The Trustees shall notify all nominees of all nominations they have received. Each member is allowed to be nominated for up to two Executive Offices. At this time, if the nominees have received nominations for more than two Executive Offices, they shall decide which two Offices they would like to run for. No individual can hold more than one position in the Executive Committee in any one term.
Section 3
- All officers must be members in good standing of the Mzuzu University TheatreHeights Ensemble (MUTHE) Should an officer fall from good standing, the post shall be declared vacant by the Executive Committee after consulting the Trustees and an election shall be held as specified in Article IV, Section 4.
Section 4
- The officers as a group have the authority to nominate and to accept nominations for any vacant office on the committee. After such nominations, the Executive Committee shall call a by-election to fill the vacant post. If the Office of the President is vacated, the Vice-President shall become the President and elections will be held to fill the vacancy of the Vice-President.
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Article VII: RESPONSIBILITY OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Trustee(s):

a) Coordinate all MUTHE activities in liaison with the Executive Committee.
b) Handle disciplinary and logistics matters of the group.
c) Meet some of the group’s financial requirements.
c) Enhance professionalism through quality production of plays and other theatre activities and participation in rehearsals and theatre production.
d) Act as an advisor to the Executive Committee

President:

a) Act as Chairperson for all meetings of the M.U.T.H.E Executive Committee.
b) Call meetings of the M.U.T.H.E Executive to prepare for the successful production of the M.U.T.H.E show.
c) Call meetings of the M.U.T.H.E Executive, through the Secretary, when requested by the Trustees, Artistic Director, or M.U.T.H.E members.
d) Inform all members of the M.U.T.H.E Executive, through the Secretary, as to the time and place of all meetings.
e) Organize M.U.T.H.E Meeting, through the Producer and Vice President, to take place in the early weeks of the semester.
f) Organize M.U.T.H.E Annual General Meeting, through the Producer, to take place following the M.U.T.H.E show and prior to the end of the academic year.
g) Prepare an agenda for all M.U.T.H.E Committee and Executive meetings.
h) Coordinate the various M.U.T.H.E Committee members who are responsible for booking M.U.T.H.E events.
i) Ensure that the duties of the M.U.T.H.E Executive are properly performed.
k) Act as liaison between the various groups at the campus, Trustees and committees of M.U.T.H.E
l) Act as liaison between M.U.T.H.E and outside groups.
m) Review M.U.T.H.E Principles and Guidelines regularly and ensure that the document is kept up to date and relevant. Revisions of the M.U.T.H.E Principles and Guidelines should be made in consultation with the members of the M.U.T.H.E Executive and Trustees.

(2)Vice President

a) Assume the responsibilities of the President in the event that the President is unable to fulfill his/her duties.
b) Act as social conveyor for the M.U.T.H.E. This includes the planning of all M.U.T.H.E social events and the booking of areas for such events.
c) In conjunction with the President, maintain a liaison with all outside groups concerning facilities for social events.
d) Maintain a record of all expenses resulting from social events and submit all receipts relating to these expenses to the Treasurer.
e) Organize and supervise those to handle any necessary arrangements for M.U.T.H.E social events. Those members will perform such duties and hold such responsibilities as are assigned to them by the Vice President/Trustees.
f) Communicate to the President the status of all M.U.T.H.E social activities.

(3)Secretary

a) Record and maintain all minutes of M.U.T.H.E Committee, and Executive meetings.
b) Assist the M.U.T.H.E President.
c) Assist members of the M.U.T.H.E Executive in communicating details of M.U.T.H.E activities to the members and Trustees.
d) Send minutes to all Trustees of the M.U.T.H.E when necessary, under the direction of the President.
e) Book meeting places for all M.U.T.H.E Committee and Executive meetings.
f) Maintain an up-to-date detail list of all current members of the M.U.T.H.E.
g) Distribute a copy of the M.U.T.H.E Constitution and the M.U.T.H.E Principles and Guidelines to all M.U.T.H.E new members at their first meeting after election or appointment.
h) Communicate to the President the status of all activities performed by him/herself in connection with M.U.T.H.E

(4)Treasurer

a) Receive and maintain all receipts relating to expenditures of M.U.T.H.E.
b) Maintain a complete record of all M.U.T.H.E financial matters.
c) Ensure that all pertinent technical, social, and production personnel are aware of budget limitations as established by the M.U.T.H.E Committee.
d) Receive expenditure statements from technical, social, and production personnel at the conclusion of the show.
f) Present a financial statement to the M.U.T.H.E Annual General Meeting prior to the end of the academic year.
g) Prepare a draft budget for presentation to the M.U.T.H.E Committee as soon as possible after the Annual General Meeting.
h) Communicate to the President the status of all activities performed by him/herself in connection with M.U.T.H.E
i) Collect funding/subvention from the main body M.U.S.U

(5)Producer

a) Handle advertising and promotion of all M.U.T.H.E activities, in conjunction with Trustees and appropriate members of the M.U.T.H.E. Activities to be publicized include the M.U.T.H.E show, auditions, Annual General Meetings, and all other M.U.T.H.E activities to which the general public is invited.
b) Handle ticket production and sales. This includes distribution of complimentary tickets to selected persons.
c) Arrange bookings for all rehearsals, in consultation with the Trustees and Artistic Director.
d) Handle preparation and production of programs.
e) Maintain a summary of all production expenses, to be submitted to the Treasurer as soon as possible after the completion of the M.U.T.H.E show.
f) Organize with Trustees and supervise a Production team to aid in the performance of the Producer’s responsibilities as stated above. The members of this staff will perform such duties and hold such responsibilities as are assigned to them by the Producer and Trustees.

(6)Artistic Director

a) Organize with Trustees and supervise a Sub Directorial staff, possibly including such positions as Music Director, Choral Director, Choreographer, and Acting Coach. The members of this staff will perform such duties and hold such responsibilities as are assigned to them by the Artistic Director.
b) Conduct auditions with Trustees and cast persons for roles in the M.U.T.H.E show/plays.
c) Set dates and location of rehearsals and ensure that the Stage Manager communicates this information to the Trustees and cast.
d) Supervise and take responsibility for rehearsals with Trustees.
e) Assume responsibility with Trustees for the artistic content of the show.
f) Consult with the Script Writer/Playwright on all desired changes to the script. Once rehearsals have begun, the Artistic Director/Playwright is the only person who may authorize changes to the script without a direct appeal to the playwright. The Artistic Director must inform the Stage Manager of any and all authorized changes in the presentation of the show/play.
g) Describe to the Technical Director the artistic requirements of the M.U.T.H.E show as they concern the Technical Director’s duties.
h) Communicate to the President the status of the show.

(7) Script Writer

a) Supervise the writing of the script and ensure that the script is maintained at a reasonable length.
b) Organize and supervise playwrights’ meetings to discuss and prepare the script.
c) Make available a copy of the script to the M.U.T.H.E members two weeks before the auditions.
d) Call a meeting to consider ideas for the theme of the show that will take place in the year following the current term of office.
e) Communicate the status of the script to the President on a regular basis.

(8)Technical Director

a) Organize and supervise a Technical staff, possibly including specific persons to deal with:
i) Lighting
ii) Sound
iii) Special effects
iv) Sets
v) Props
vi) Costumes
vii) Make-up
viii) Designer
The members of this staff will perform such duties and hold such responsibilities as are assigned to them by the Technical Director.
b) Assume responsibility, in consultation with the Artistic Director/playwright, for implementing all technical requirements of the M.U.T.H.E show.
c) Assume responsibility for all expenditures of technical departments and present an expenditure statement to the Treasurer.
d) Communicate the status of all technical activities to the Artistic Director and President.


(9)Stage Manager

a) Inform cast and crew of time and place of every rehearsal, and ensure that rehearsals start on time and cast members are prompt, present and prepared.
b) In conjunction with the Secretary, acquire and maintain an up-to-date list of all cast and crew members, their addresses, and their phone numbers.
c) Note all cues and blocking as dictated by the Artistic Director/Playwright.
d) Note the location and storage of all materials between rehearsals and shows.
e) Note all additions and changes in the script or in any other technical or artistic area, and inform the proper personnel.
f) Assist in communications between the Artistic Director, the Technical Director, and the Producer.
g) Obtain as many assistants as are necessary to aid in prompting and preparing the cast, and make such production notes as are necessary.
h) Assume responsibility, along with assistants, for locking and unlocking all facilities and for returning borrowed equipment, storing props, clearing out personnel and cleaning up after rehearsals, in conjunction with theatre staff.
i) Assume full responsibility for the performances of the M.U.T.H.E show, to be overruled only by the M.U.T.H.E Executive Committee.
j) Identify problems that occur during the run of the show and convene meetings of appropriate personnel to solve these problems. In the event that the Stage Manager/playwright deems that a change of any sort is required in the show, the Stage Manager will consult with the Artistic Director, the Chief Script Writer, and him/herself in order to resolve the situation.
k) Act as liaison between the M.U.T.H.E Committee and the Artistic Director during rehearsals and the run of the show.
l) Communicate to the Artistic Director the status of all activities performed by him/herself in connection with M.U.T.H.E

Publicity Director
a) Act as a liaison between the Organization and the Mzuni student body. b) Be in charge of organizing the promotion of special events through the use of fliers, posters, and other means.
c) Appointing and supervising someone to keep the Website up-to-date. d) Be a liaison between the Organization and surrounding schools and communities.
e) Speak on behalf of the entire membership of MUTHE on all activities involving the affairs of the group.

Article VIII: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers as in Article V

Section 1
- In order to maintain a self-perpetuating Organization, the Executive Committee shall be responsible for maintaining a functioning organization from year to year.
Section 2
- The duties of the Executive Committee shall be to conduct the business of the Organization and to resolve internal problems with the help of the Trustee(s). Any officer may call for a formal vote within the committee on any issue.
Section 3
- The Executive Committee shall meet no less than three times a semester, at such times and places as the President shall direct, with due consideration for the members of the committee. Upon request, the minutes of all committee meetings will be available to all members of the Organization.


Article IV – MEMBER
Section 1
- All Mzuzu University students interested in the art of theatre are welcome to join the MUTHE Organization.
Section 2
- Anyone interested in joining the MUTHE Organization must attend two consecutive regular MUTHE meetings to become a member.
Section 3
- In order to stay in good standing, a member must not be absent to more than two consecutive regular MUTHE meetings without prior notification to and approval from the Executive Committee or the Trustee(s).
Article X – MEETINGS

Section 1
In order to maintain the Organization, the united efforts of all members are necessary; therefore, members are required to attend all meetings of MUTHE unless prior approval has been given by the Executive Committee or the Sponsor(s).

Article XII – AMENDMENTS
This constitution may be amended by a 1/3 vote of the entire active membership of the Organization, after a first reading at one meeting and second reading at the next consecutive meeting of the MUTHE. Amendments may be proposed by the Executive Committee or by a petition of ¼ of the active members of the Organization.

Article XIII – IMPEACHMENT
After proper discussion and consideration, an officer of the Organization can be impeached and removed from office by a concurring vote of no less than 2/3 of the active membership of the Organization.
Article XIV – RATIFICATION
This constitution shall become effective after the concurring vote of at least 2/3 of the active membership of MUTHE, and shall supersede all previous constitutions if any.

Article XV: DECLARATION

That anything in this constitution which conflicts in whole or in part with the relevant provisions on Mzuzu University Student Handbook or the rules of the University which requires that its rules shall prevail, shall null and void to the extent of the inconsistency




Adopted on 7th day of December in the year 2007



(To be reviewed in 2008/09 Academic Year)

MUTHE POLLLS 2008

Mzuzu University's theatre power house, MUTHE goes to polls on 21st November 2008 to elect for themselves a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Artistic Director, Technical Director, Script Writer, Stage Manager and Publicity Secretary.

In a statement issued by Trustee Gift Chingwalu, details of who is running for any position will be known on Tuesday 18th November 2008 after all aspirants have finished submitting their nomination forms.

Most old executive members are reportedly to have connived not run for any position with reasons best known to themselves.

MUTHE Show in progress

Mzuzu University TheatreHeights Ensemble (MUTHE) under the auspicies of Population Service International show is in progress. Speeches have already be made and different cultural dances have already taken on stage. PSI presented a presantation on female condoms as well as male condoms. As we went to press 'Love of Honor' play was still in progress..................

Activities for PSI

Mzuzu University TheatreHeights is working on a comedy and a song for Population Service International who will participate during this semesters production.

Beautiful posters for the day have started flying on the campus and one student remarked that he is looking forward to the show just like the poster has been displayed. Rehearsals for the troupe are still crawling but for the play its at an advance stage.

The comedy will feature the likes of Davie Mkandawire, Jean Luhanga, Redson Kambwiri, and Jacob Nthala. A script for the comedy is being worked on and will be sent to PSI as soon as possible.

Population Service International Confirms

Population Service International (PSI) has confirmed its availability during this semester's Mzuzu University TheatreHeights Ensemble production "Love of Honor" slated for October 26 in the Main Hall.

Population Service International will bring a sensitizing talk to the university students who will patronise the event. It is yet to be know in detail as to what PSI will offer in as far as activities are concerned.

MUTHE SECRETARIAT SUMMONS TRUSTEE

Trustee Gift Chingwalu was called to a meeting with the executive yesterday to clarify some issues that zeroed on the administration of the group.

Speaking from his office, Trustee Chingwalu confirmed that he was in possession of an invitation letter signed by MUTHE secretary Naomi Nyasulu but he is not aware of what will be discussed at the meeting as the leeter did not indicate the agenda. He said that he was in the process of ackowledging the invitation and requesting minutes of the MUTHE executive where the decision to summon him was agreed as well as the agenda of the said meeting.

The meeting was held in closed doors and lasted over an hour but both Chingwalu and the executive members who attended the meeting refused to comment on what was discussed at the meeting.

The meeting was attended by President Naomi Banda, Vice President Redson kambwiri, Secretary Naomi Nyasulu, Treasurer Auscar Njikho, Stage Manager Mirriam Mkamanga and Artistic Director Linda Mpando. Jacob Nthala, the Producer is still nursing his ankle and no communication from the Technical Director Omega Zambasa.

Trustee Sydney Ngwira Now Better.........

Trustee Sydney Ngwira who was admitted to St Johns Private Hospital has now been discharged and is at home. This was disclosed to the group after rehearsals by Trustee Gift Chingwalu on Thursday October 9, 2008.

Trustee Sydney Ngwira has been out of MUTHE function this semester and with this good news, it is everyone's expectations to see him on or before the performance on 26th October.

In his appreciation text Trustee Sydney wrote: "Thanks everyone. I am sure u will unleash the same spirit on other collegues with similar predicament. I am ok and at home, thanks."

MUTHE family still wishes him a quick recovery.

REHEARSALS HOT UP!

As the days drew nearer, rehearsals enter its fourth week ahead of the show. The performance that will include a dance troupe will be the firts of its kind to be perfomed in the four corners of the 9 years University Hall.

The student community is still pregnant with expectation for the show which they will part with MK50 to have a glimpse of the elite actors and actresses. The final cast is not yet known but probably the likes of Edwin Kanyemba, Steven Moloseni, Richard Kayenda, Davie Nyirenda, Linda Mpando, Aaron Mwitiya and new faces like Joel Makiyi, Angella Mangulama will definately be the faces to watch come the day.

If Population Service International will spice the day then they will be the second leading organisation in the country to support Mzuzu university TheatreHeights Ensemble (MUTHE) after Celtel's (now Zain) memorable support during the launch of the group on 18th May 2008.

Trustees, Executive meet PSI rep

Mzuzu University TheatreHeights Ensemble(MUTHE) Trustee's and Executive members met Population Service International FP/HIV Coordinator Pamela Msukwa on Thursaday. So far no official statement has come out of this meeting that included Gift Chingwalu (Trustee), Lameck Kaluluma (Trustee), Naomi Banda (President) and Linda Mpando (Artistic Director).

The entire membership of MUTHE is still waiting to hear something from these officers as the group has been following up all correspondances with PSI. Rehearsals for th Oct 26 show are at an advanced stage for both drama and dancing troupe.

What is it that continues to engage us?

For those of us who work as theatre practitioners the answers are multifarious; the adrenalin of performance; the pleasure in the word and the astonishing capacities of body and voice; the sometime love and laughter of a collaborative and genuinely creative workplace; the never-to-be-repeated moments of sheer astonishment at the beauty of discovery in the rehearsal room; the continual education that each new work in its surrounds offers the curious and open-minded.

But for the audience it must be different; as an audience, whether insider or no, we see or experience a result: sometimes a creation-in-the-moment to be sure, but more often something crafted and honed, full of disguises, illusion, masks against effort, skill and so on. And often, of course, as is the way of all creation, that result disappoints, dissatisfies, thwart our expectations. And certainly, by comparison, the sheen of the cinematic/televisual image has an allure and a certitude that live performance rarely attains, without resort to a theatre of illusion and vast expense. Wherein then, lies the charm?

Part of the theatre experience is purely sensual of course; the pleasure of entering unfamiliar and strange ramshackle buildings, or coming upon an entirely new spatial configuration in a familiar room; the excitement of a room growing dark; the simultaneous danger and allure of performers' bodies in the space around us; that immediacy and sensuality of human body and voice and live music (when it occurs) which invariably wins out over the tamed, canned auditory experience, blaring from the radio, speakers, where the very precision of the instrument paradoxically serves only to strip all voices of their real particularity, individuality, sensuality.

But these are, in part, dare one say it, merely the pleasures of sport. And in the theatre, the multiplicity of dialogues that exist - between performers and audience; between the various technological media at work; amongst the performers themselves; and between them and the technological forces employed - create the possibility of an intellectual engagement at a level which purely electronic media can only gesture at. The sheer subtlety of a performer's gaze - in its simple meaning - and the complexity of the gaze of the audience - in its more complex, theoretical meaning - (which alters, of course, from performance to performance) has, for us at least, a fascination about it which locates the experience at the heart of the creative act.

But there remain other issues; because the theatre is also and always, the circus. Theatre is a high-wire event through time with the constant risk of falling off and never being able to recover. No fixed media offers this sort of risk. To be an artist, as Samuel Beckett characteristically humourously and pessimistically offered is always 'to fail, where no other dare fail', and in live performance this possibility exists in every moment of every performance, not just at the point of conception, preparation, rehearsal or completion.

And within this issue of the frailty of the performance, lies another, the very real vulnerability of the performer, the artist; and here, possibly, the real truth of its importance for those who continue to practise theatre, truly lies - in the question not of our power to woo and entertain an audience but of our weakness.. We feel to be sure; we are often swayed and too often perhaps, manipulated, but we rarely have feelings of awkwardness, exposure or embarrassment. However on stage, the sheer vulnerability of the human being in front of us surely confronts us with our own; they can succeed, to be sure, but they can also fail and in that possibility of failure, lies perhaps our own, much truer sense of self - not the glossy romantic image of success and invulnerability (and hence superiority) offered by countless television screens, but the real sense that in our vulnerability and weakness we are fully human and thus fully connected with those around us, and more particularly with that dangerous, shining, mercurial figure on the stage who, in her exposure and vulnerability and moment of risk, is entirely a mirror of our true selves.

Author: Unknown

Auditions

Mzuzu University TheatreHeights Ensemble (MUTHE) has embarked on an audition campaign for its next productions, "Merchant of Venice" (which replaced Julius Caesar) and "Love of Honor"

The other auditions are for the cultural troupe which will be part of the activities MUTHE has prepared this semester and beyond. New members are still joining the University theatre based group. At the moment there are more than 6o+ registered members.

MUTHE MEETING

The office of MUTHE Trustees in consultation with the Presidency of MUTHE has called for a meeting for old and new members on Friday 5th September 2008 in the Lecture Theatre. The meeting will be jointly attended by both Trustees and student-members. As we went to press it was not yet known as to what will be discussed at the meeting though rumours are rife that it will be a get to know each other meeting.

Trustees Meeting Fruitful

Trustees meeting have been described as fruitful according to our sources. Among the topics discussed (according to our sources) were the activities for the next semester. Asked to comment on whether the meeting was fruitful or not, one of the Trustees who asked foe anonymity for fear of reprisals described the meeting as normal and close to fruit....."All our meetings are for the good of the group and i dont know what you mean by being fruitful all i can say is that it was normal" asked to explain what was discussed, the Trustee said that they looked at performances slated for next semester, possible trips with finances permitting, get together partys and welcoming new trustee members among others.

It is not known as to how many Trustees were present at the meeting since most of the Trustees are reportedly out of the campus the likes of Misheck Banda who is in Mashonaland (now a trilionaire in Zim currency) and Lewis Gulula who is officially getting married to Grace Nangalembe in Lilongwe this weekend(30th August)

MUTHE wishes Lewis Gulula and Grace Nangalembe a happy married life always.

MUTHE to Stage Julius Caesar

Mzuzu University TheatreHeights Ensemble might stage one of William Shakespeares' successful plays, Julius Caesar. Shakespeares's work is in the public domain and that makes it open to anyone to use his work with or withou implied or express permission.

If this is done then MUTHE will have two plays in the next semester.

Trustees to Meet

Mzuzu University TheatreHeights Ensemble (MUTHE) trustees will meet soon to prepare for the events of the group in the next semester. High on the agenda will be issues of next production, tours and other business. (the pic shows some of the trustees, Gift, Misheck,Misozi, Paul and Richard)

LOVE OF HONOR MUTHE's next semester production

As always our goal is to provide audiences with the very best talent of all levels. To provide comics with a professional and friendly work environment. To provide a place to nurture developing talent. MUTHE returns with a cultural play, Love of Honor next semester. The play will incorporate new and old members of the group and the cultural dances to be performed by MUTHE cultural Troupe. With a membership of close to 60, MUTHE will be out to prove their worth after a grand launch that featured 'True Lies' as their very first. For those who watched True Lies, can really agree with me that it was indeed a play of the semester. 'Love of Honor' will be MUTHE's second to be premiered in the UNiversity Hall.

MEMBERSHIP AT MUTHE

The following are MUTHE members as at 1st July 2008.

• The Trustees
  Sydney Ngwira
  Paul Kubwalo
  Lameck Kaluluma
  Lydia Kishindo
  Misheck Banda
  Dorothy Chipeta
  Richard Ngalu
  Chimwemwe Kamanga
  Gift Chingwalu
  Milandu Mhango
  Louis Gulula
  Misozi Gundo
  


• The Members
  Naomi Banda
  Redson Kambwiri
  Naomi Nyasulu
  Auscar Njikho
  Jacob Nthala
  Richard Kayenda
  Omega Zambasa
  Linda Mpando
  Mirriam Mkamanga
  Rabecca Tembo
  Edwin Kanyemba
  Senk Kalowekamo
  David Nyirenda
  Jean Luhanga
  Annie Kachali
  Precious Chasowa
  Limbani Banda
  Angella Mangulama
  Lovemore Kutani
  Moses Ridson Chitsulo
  Steve Moloseni
  Mphatso Chirombo
  Leah Umphawi
  Ellen Kanyenda
  Joel Makiyi
  Gift Chamayere
  Jonah Tembo
  Mphatso Stima
  Boswell Munthali
  Memory Mussa
  Getrude Kunje
  Raymond Malikula
  Steven Ngwira
  Cecilia Ngwira
  Innocencia Ntuwana
  Patrick Mbale
  Thokozani Tembo
  Stocker Singini
  Davie Mkandawire
  Aaron Mwitiya
  Alex Namangale
  Hudson Mithi
  

MUTHE President elected MUSU Secretary

There is alot happening within Mzuzu University TheatreHeights Ensemble. Barerly a week after awarding Steve Moloseni as best actor, Naomi Banda (The lady at the helm of MUTHE) has been elected new MUSU secretary for the academic year 2008/2009.

Trustees and fellow members of MUTHE congratulates Miss Naomi Banda on her election into office and wish her success

True Lies goes to St Johns School of Nursing

True Lies, probably Mzuni's play of the Semester by Mzuzu University TheatreHeights Ensemble (MUTHE) was taken to St Johns Scool of Nusing within the outskirts of Mzuzu City. Though the patronage was low, MUTHE gave its few patrons the best of theatre they had anticipated. The cast that included Edwin Kanyemba, Naomi Nyasulu (pictured), Davie Nyirenda, Steve Moloseni, Mirriam Mkamanga, Limbani Banda, Richard Kayenda, Linda Mpando (who replaced Rabecca Tembo), Auscar Njikho, Naomi Banda, Jean Luhanga and Annie Kachali was just marvellous to watch.

This is MUTHE's second perfomance since her launch on 18th May 2008.

MUTHE's Steve Moloseni is Mzuni's Best Actor

Steve Moloseni was voted as Mzuzu University's best actor at the Mzuni awards. He was awarded a certificate as a recognition of his achievement. The award which Steve owed to his girlfriend Evelyn Cheyo, was recieved with Joy in the MUTHE camp. One of the founders of MUTHE, Gift Chingwalu congratulated Steve for his achievement and looks forward to more award in the MUTHE family. Steve has starred in two production so far and was just as witty as his looks.

This is the first award towards MUTHE after Prof Soko launched the theatre group on 18th May 2008.

MUTHE LAUNCH - Proudly Sponsored by Celtel

SUNDAY May 18th, 2008 saw the birth of a new theatre outfit at Mzuzu University, Malawi’s second public University. The group known simply as MUTHE which is acronym for Mzuzu University TheatreHeights Ensemble was officially launched in style by Sir. Boston Soko and Associate Professor Muzipansi Shumba of the deparment of Languages and Literature at a function in the University Hall that was spiced up with several activities that included drama performance by the new theatre group. CELTEL, Malawi’s leading mobile service company sponsored the launch. One of the Trustees, Mr. Sydney Ngwira said that MUTHE is a nonprofit professional theatre group dedicated to presenting the finest works of drama to all audiences, focusing particularly on works rarely or never seen in this region. Our aim is to throw light on the art and culture of diverse nations, while providing our patrons with high quality entertainment.
Mr. Ngwira also said that MUTHE seeks to do this in an intimate theatrical setting, promoting a close, immediate connection between audience and performer, with the emphasis on the narrative and performative, rather than technical values. Our goal is to provide our audience intellectual as well as emotional stimulation, and to focus on issues of contemporary social and political concern that go beyond the psychological drama of the individual.
MUTHE is based at Mzuzu University, where it is committed to making first rate theatre in a city where culture and the arts have traditionally found it hard to survive and serve this multi-cultural community. Membership for the theatre group is open to members of staff and students as well as other outsiders who have passion for theatre. The group is yet to introduce itself to Lilongwe and Blantyre audiences according to one of the founders Gift Chingwalu. More information can be accessed online at http://www.muthe.bravehost.com/

About MUTHE

MUTHE was officially registered with Mzuzu University's Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Landson Mhango on 27th March 2008 by its Trustees. MUTHE is now in the process of putting the group on track. The group has been officially launched by Sir. Boston Soko and Prof. Muzipansi Shumba on 18th May .

Mzuzu University TheatreHeights Ensemble simply “MUTHE” is Mzuzu University’s second theatre group. Its a society for anyone who loves live theatre be it acting, directing or simply going to see shows. MUTHE will be introducing extensive programme of shows throughout each academic year which will be staged in a number of venues in Mzuzu as well as some areas. Additionally MUTHE will run regular workshops on a range of topics such as acting technique, directing and improvisation with the support of the Department of Languages and Literature. Therefore all Mzuzu University students and staff will be welcome if they have a passion for Theatre.