Whilst the fact that some of Mzansi’s favourite shows have or are running out of episodes due to the coronavirus lockdown in Mzansi is causing panic amongst some viewers, actress Rami Chuene has raised an interesting point about the safety of cast and crews returning to work. The actress is known for being vocal about issues that involve those in the arts, this allegedly even got her booted off popular soapie, The Queen.
A Sunday World report claimed that Rami was fired for supporting fellow actress Vatiswa Ndara. Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of the next lockdown steps, Rami in a thread expressed concern over the safety of studio and location casts and crews who are set to return to work as the lockdown regulations are eased.
The actress has plenty of questions, from wanting to know will everyone be getting tested before officially returning to work and who will be footing the bill?
Rami also highlighted the amount of contact there is on and off, set between cast and production.
How is it deemed safe for studio and location cast and crew to go back to work but it’s not safe for theatre workers? What are the guidelines & safety protocol? I have SO many questions. @NathiMthethwaSA @DrZweliMkhize @JacksonMthembu_ @ArtsCultureSA
— Rami Chuene🌈🏳️🌈 (@ramichuene) April 25, 2020
“It goes way beyond kissing. We share dressing rooms and green rooms, eat in the same space, etc. will sets be disinfected & sterilized every day?” the actress asked.
With the acting industry being set up the way it is, there might just be a reason for concern for those in the industry. Rami explained that due to the COVID-19 being declared a pandemic, some people were not paid and contracts were cancelled.
Someone is not thinking this through. I’m saying the risks are the same! In fact TV is worse if you’re there for 12hrs, but in theatre for 3hrs. A lot has to be revisited. Let’s not make this about losing money and episodes. Because it looks like that’s what it comes down to.
— Rami Chuene🌈🏳️🌈 (@ramichuene) April 25, 2020
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Source: Zalebs