User:Truartstar/Chase downes

Chase Dustin Rhys Downes is an actor, artist, theatre maker, director, writer, playwright, dancer and socialite. he is currently staying in South Africa but will be travelling Iternationally, bringing his unique brand of creativity to a worldwide audience.

early childhood
Chase lived in a poverty stricken area, Ocean View , for the first 17 years of his life. Both his parents were 16 when he was born and Chases grandparents thus looked after him. Chase was a quiet child opting to read and draw instead of playing outside with the other children. at this time he had been indulging in his creativity and imagination.

teenage years
Chases parents were both alcoholics and drug addicts. Hs dad is a gangster and his mother a prostitute. This however never hinderd Chase on his quest for fame and he used this as motivation to rise above his circumstances. Chase excelled at school and was popular amongst staff and students.

performances
Chase is a noted performer. starring in productions like District 6, playing alongside Nicholas Ellenbogen. He played Peter Pan in J.M Barries Peter Pan at the Masque Theatre. He has a Perormers Diploma in acting from the University of Cape Town. He played Hamlet in Sanjin Muftics adaptation of Shakespeares classic, at the Little Theatre in 2009. He debuted Pieter Dirk Uys`s play MACBEKI at the Little Theatre in 2009 as Mac Zum ?(Jacob Zuma) to critical aclaim and sold out houses. Chase has starred in Sandra Temminghs "ons stad'- an Afrikaans take on Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. and a == lso in Adam Smals Kanna Hy Ko Huistoe. Michael Kirch directed Chase in an adaptation of Dario Fo`s one was nude and one wore tails. Prisch productions has collaborated with Chase. Chase starred and was the voice and acting coach in Count Of 8`s A New Perspective, which debuts at The Grahamstown National Arts Festival.

education
Chase has been taught by many brilliant teachers who are all skilled proffessionals. Sandra Temmingh( Afrikaans acting), Jay Pather (contemporary dance), Jenny Reznick (physicl theatre) Jaqui Singer(acting), Claire Watling(voice), Lizz Mills( voice ), Christopher Weare (comedy, acting for the camera), Yvette Harding (voice), Yvonne Banning (poetry), Michelle Seymore(acting)

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Independant creative work
== Chase has created his own theatre works. as an avid writer he has created many projects, dealing with contemporary issues that face International youths. his debut as a playwright will be in a production called "a", which sees him colllaborating with many different artists who are set to be the top creatives in their respective industries; artists, graphic designers, photographers, dancers, sculptors, d.j`s, and fashion designers. "a" is set to tour International theatre festivals in 2010. Chase is also working on a solo project which will be presented late 2009, and sees him tackling themes that are prevelant more today than ever.

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Ifluences
Chase was obviously influenced by his tough childhood where he was surrounded by violence,substance abuse and poverty. he escaped this trauma by visualising his future, and pays homage to Madonna who he cites as being the reason he is a driven individual. other creative influences in his life include Janet Jackson, Boy George, Woody Allen, Meryl Streep and Rupert Everett.

quotes/writing
my heart beats so fast its slow. i must keep moving. i have to dance I CANT STOP! im thirsty. i cant breathe. i cant swallow. my jaw tightens. this is cocaine. the high is menial. i need a new drug.