Thabo Nhlapo-Ferguson
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Thabo Nhlapo-Ferguson found his passion for the arts at a young age, following this passion he enrolled at the National School of the Arts. Pursuing his dream after high school, Thabo moved to the United States in 2013 whereby he enrolled at the Chicago Performing Arts School and later receiving a scholarship to the Julliard School of the Arts in New York City as an intern student in musical theatre. From there Thabo moved onto to study a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre at Texas State University. Starting off his on stage career, Thabo played Nick Piazza in the freshman (NSA) professional rendition of Fame at the Mandela theatre for which he was nominated for a Naledi Award. In his sophomore year at Julliard he played the coveted role of Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s acclaimed, Phantom of the Opera. Moving forward Thabo featured in Aladdin Junior at the People’s Theatre in 2016, later on in the year Thabo also performed in Khokho’s Treasure at the National Children’s Theatre. In 2018, Thabo moved on to secure a lead role in a children’s production of Hooked on Books, following which he starred as the namesake in the National Children’s Theatre rendition of the Pied Piper. Testing the waters of television he has been featured in numerous commercials and had a featured role in 7de Laan. Thabo is a seasoned tutor and teacher of the arts, specialising in: dance, dance theory, body conditioning, drama, drama theory, theatre arts and design including music and music theory. Giving back to the community is something very close to Thabo’s heart, he gives music & drama classes to underprivileged children whom can’t afford to attend performance schools. Actor | Dancer | Singer | Presenter Thabo Nhlapo-Ferguson
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Thabo Nhlapo-Ferguson found his passion for the arts at a young age, following this passion he enrolled at the National School of the Arts. Pursuing his dream after high school, Thabo moved to the United States in 2013 whereby he enrolled at the Chicago Performing Arts School and later receiving a scholarship to the Julliard School of the Arts in New York City as an intern student in musical theatre. From there Thabo moved onto to study a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre at Texas State University.
Starting off his on stage career, Thabo played Nick Piazza in the freshman (NSA) professional rendition of Fame at the Mandela theatre for which he was nominated for a Naledi Award. In his sophomore year at Julliard he played the coveted role of Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s acclaimed, Phantom of the Opera.
Moving forward Thabo featured in Aladdin Junior at the People’s Theatre in 2016, later on in the year Thabo also performed in Khokho’s Treasure at the National Children’s Theatre. In 2018, Thabo moved on to secure a lead role in a children’s production of Hooked on Books, following which he starred as the namesake in the National Children’s Theatre rendition of the Pied Piper.
Testing the waters of television he has been featured in numerous commercials and had a featured role in 7de Laan.
Thabo is a seasoned tutor and teacher of the arts, specialising in: dance, dance theory, body conditioning, drama, drama theory, theatre arts and design including music and music theory.
Giving back to the community is something very close to Thabo’s heart, he gives music & drama classes to underprivileged children whom can’t afford to attend performance schools.
Actor | Dancer | Singer | Presenter
Thabo Nhlapo-Ferguson
TRAINING:2014 National School of the Arts Major in Dramatic Arts2014 Keynote Vocal Studio Grade 8 Vocal Music Certificate Davenport, Iowa2014 – 2018 Julliard School o/t Performing Arts B.A Musical Theatre New York, New York
THEATRE EXPERIENCE:2018 – 2019 Pied Piper Role: Lead Actor National Children’s Theatre2016 - 2017 Khokho’s Treasure Role: Various Characters National Children’s Theatre2016 Aladdin Junior Role: Jafar/Razou/Magic Carpet People’s Theatre2015 The Wedding Singer Role: Glen Gulia Julliard U.S.A2014 Phantom of the Opera Role: Phantom Lincoln Theatre U.S.A
TELEVISION EXPERIENCE:2017 7de Laan Role: Thief SABC 2 | Danie Odendaal Productions2016 CNBC U.S.A Role: Field Correspondent News Anchor2015 CNBC U.S.A Role: Intern Field Correspondent New Anchor
COMMERCIALS EXPERIENCE:2012 Vodacom Role: Support TV2012 Edgars Role: Model Print2010 Pin Pop Commercial Role: Extra Print
OTHER EXPERIENCE:2019 St Teresa’s School Role: Assistant Director High School Production2018 National Children’s Theatre Role: Dance Choreographer Piped Piper2010 Opening World Cup Ceremony Role: Support FIFA World Cup Campaign
AWARDS:2018 Naledi Theatre award recipient – Best actor in a children’s play & Best cast 2016 Dalro Arts and Culture Trust - Performing Arts Scholarship Finalist2015 National School of the Arts - Best Actor Award 2013/14 Scholarship Recipient - Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study Program 2013 National Colours in Performing Arts - Dominican Convent School 2012 Lesedi Best Actor Award, Honours Evening, Dominican Convent School 2012 Best Actor - Inter-House Plays - Dominican Convent School 2011 Best Actor - Inter-house Plays - Dominican Convent School
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Hair: BlackEyes: BrownHeight: 185.45cm Languages: English, Afrikaans, Setswana, isiZulu, isiXhosa
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