The Company

Magnetic Storm Schools Project

The Schools Project is focussed on all senior and primary schools in the Nelson Mandela Metro. The aim of the project is to assist in the uplifting of school productions and the development of new talent, giving technical aid to schools that are often faced with incredible budget constraints. This is done through the free hire of a select pool of sound equipment, special rates on lighting, as well giving advice on all technical aspects of staging for schools wishing to stage their own theatrical or musical productions.

By assisting schools, the teachers can produce shows knowing that they now have the technical back up usually only available with a large budget.   Any student involved in a school production gains valuable lessons in team work, discipline and the value of the performing arts, as well as having fun and making new friends, while creating fond memories that   will last a life time.

Many of the children involved have never even seen a theatrical performance, let alone been able to act on stage, or work as part of the backstage team. Now they too have the opportunity to express themselves through the freedom of drama, song and dance, and experience the joy of performing.

The School’s Project has played a fundamental role in helping stage shows for schools like Pearson High, Alexander Road High School, Linkside High, St George’s Preparatory School and Summerwood Primary. The most recent being that of Collegiate Girls High, with their production of “SOUTH PACIFIC” and DF Malherbe High School’s “BREEK ‘N BEEN” at the Port Elizabeth Opera House.

Through the Schools Project, we are also able to encourage and mentor students to get involved in the technical aspects of a production, and where possible, offer to help train students to operate the sound and lighting equipment for their own shows. By so doing, we are able to introduce them to possible future careers in technical theatre, the sound and music industry, as well as our own line of business in conferences and corporate events.