Tshepo Mooketsi
Magnetic Performance Artist, Applied Drama Practitioner, and Founder of POWER U NPC
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About
Oxford University Atlantic Fellow with a decade of main-stage dominance commanding large international audiences. National television main cast contributor expert at turning interactive theater, dialogical programs, and high-energy community storytelling into world-class guest retention. Ready to bring unmatched stage presence, charisma, and executive energy to ultra-luxury cruise ship operations.
Experience
Founder & Creative Director - POWER U NPC - North West Province
(2023-01)
- Design and pioneer innovative, arts-based youth development frameworks tailored for regional communities.
- Direct public-facing outreach campaigns, community showcases, and collaborative stakeholder presentations.
Exchange Program & Training Associate - D'Gayle Diamonds (with COSATU)
(2023-01)
- Facilitate daily interactive group training frameworks and dialogical educational programs across provinces.
- Co-host massive public stakeholder presentations alongside national labor syndicates and executive boards.
Theatrical Facilitator (Tales of the Dust) - AfrikaBurn Project - Castle of Good Hope
(2026-08 - 2026-08)
- Designed and executed large-scale interactive theatrical workshops leaving an outstanding audience impact.
- Channeled applied drama and reflective practice principles to host massive multi-cultural groups.
Community Workshop Facilitator - GALA (Gay and Lesbian Memory in Action) - Braamfontein
(2025-03 - 2025-11)
- Orchestrated bi-weekly interactive programs and storytelling modules for students and academics.
- Collaborated directly with Wits University diversity faculty to execute high-engagement training circles.
Transnational Exchange Fellow - Tekano Health Equity / Atlantic Institute
(2024-01)
- Exchanged advanced community development and cultural storytelling models across platforms in Oxford (UK) and Vietnam.
Visual Manager & Curator - The Zanele Muholi Institute - Cape Town
(2022-01)
- Directed creative campaigns and public presentation platforms globally.
Main Cast Member (Becoming Season 2) - National TV / Media
(2022-01 - 2023-12)
- Executed weekly televised performances maintaining exceptional audience engagement metrics nationwide.
Education
Postgraduate Coursework - Applied Drama and Theatre - Drama for Life, Wits University (2025-01 - 2025-07)
