Meet the
#CASTof2023
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Devonecia Swartz is an actress, singer, voice-over artist and writer residing in Cape Town, South Africa.
In 2018, she completed her bachelor’s degree in Drama and Theatre Studies at Stellenbosch University, whereafter she completed her honours degree in Drama and Theatre Studies, specialising in Creative Writing.
She has been seen in various theatre productions and has received the KKNK Kanna award for Best Upcoming Artist, a kykNet Fiësta award for Best Supporting Actress and was nominated for the Annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for Most Promising Student.
Míchel Alejandro Castillo is a proud Mexican-American actor born and raised in San Diego.
He began his acting career in Portland, where he lived for many years. Míchel now lives/is a New York City based artist.
Míchel could not be more ecstatic about being in Cape Town for several reasons, but most importantly to share this beautiful story with the fans of Calling Us Home and to anyone who has not yet experienced this magic. You won’t want to miss it!
Monica Tulia Ramirez is an actor and vocalist living in New York City. Originally from the Midwest, she made her move to NYC after obtaining her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ball State University.
She has performed in a multitude of theatre productions and orchestras across the United States. Some of her favorite credits include Evita, Working, Godspell, and Footloose.
Monica is not only a stage actor, but has been seen on TV in “Elementary”, “Evil”, “Madam Secretary”, and the new Netflix series “Uncoupled” starring Neil Patrick Harris.
Monica is a half-Colombian artist and aims to work on projects that portray powerful, intelligent, and vivid Latina characters like ‘Isabella’.
supporting leads
ANGIE
Hanna So
LINDIWE
René Sethlako
BEN
Micah Stojakovic
DINO
Yamikani Mahaka-Phiri
MOTHER
Nobuntu Mpahlaza
IVAN
Mthokozisi Emkay Khanyile
nelson
Thokozani Jiyane
lead ensemble
MANDA
Given Nkosi
Mr. SAM
Sebastian Zokoza
ensemble
MARY
Jo-Mari Malan
OLGA
Annie Williams
LUTHER
Graham Bourne
MARIO
Ché-jean Jupp
ETHAN
Caleb Felix
EVA
Isabella Jane
PRINCESS
Cindy-Ann Abrahams
JUANITA
Gabriela Dos Santos
MIKE
Dean de Klerk
Fawzia
Chantal Stanfield
Male Swing 1
Logan Timbre
Female Swing 1
Sinéad Donnelly
Male Swing 2
Jay Hlatshwayo
feMale Swing 2
Hlumelo Yawa
The #CallingushomeFamily!
Originating a Character is a daunting challenge…
These are the bold and the brave
Who put their fears aside and found their spirit of adventure! Who took on the challenge of telling a new story! Who left their hearts out there on the stage!
#CallingUsHome Cast & Crew #2017
Johannesburg, South Africa - Joburg Theatre
#CallingUsHome Cast & Crew #2018
Cape Town, South Africa - Artscape Theatre