Nine years down the line, this troupe aims for 10/10
It’s nine years this month since Lunchbox Theatre came into being – and this Plett-based organisation is alive and well indeed.
“We’ve reached a milestone of nearly 130.000 shows and I am so proud of my team!” enthuses actor and founder Stuart Palmer. Not least of his able crew’s accomplishments is the fact that their every socially important or environmentally crucial message spreads directly into a variety of communities on the Garden Route and beyond.
Nearly 31,000 youngsters have been taught about marine life and protected areas; nearly 15,000 kids have learnt about the loving care of domestic animals; nearly 7,000 lucky children have accompanied Lunchbox actors on the Great Eden to Addo Adventure and were plied with priceless information on wild animals and biodiversity.
Nearly 8,000 little ones now know that children do have rights and can say no. Nearly 12,000 potential nature lovers understand of late the importance of preserving indigenous trees and plants.
A huge difference will be made in waste management and application of ‘The 3 Rs’ by the nearly 7,000 Waste Warriors educated by means of the ‘What a Waste’ show.
A huge number of South African family members are affected by HIV/Aids, yet only about 12,000 young people have seen the Lunchbox show that explains how to avoid and manage this scourge.
But maybe most crucial right now is to improve on the 35,000 Water Heroes currently on board, so that more water can be saved as directed by the production entitled ‘The Last Drop’.
Lunchbox Theatre also supports important after-school activities programmes – with life-altering consequences for local scholars.
Says Stuart: “With the support of so many over the past nine years, we are probably scoring 9/10. If those who are about the issues we address could find it in their hearts to bequeath a small monthly donation to their favourite cause, we are sure to reach 10/10 – a win-win for everyone!”
• Visit www.lunchbox.org.za and follow the easy steps to support this essential cause.
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