Tammany Barton
Actor, Voice Artist, Playwright, Screenwriter, Dialogue Editor, Voice Actor, Script Consultant, Story Analyst and Acting Teacher
Johannesburg, South Africa
November 2014
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About Tammany
Hi! I am Tammany Barton, an accomplished actress, producer, playwright, and screenwriter. I’ve been fortunate to receive numerous awards for my work, including the 2023 Writers Guild of South Africa MUSE Award for my short film, “Duet.” This film also secured accolades at the Los Angeles SicaFilm Festival and the Rome Prisma Film Awards. I was honoured to be nominated and a finalist for the Emerging Screenwriter Award 2023 in South Africa.
With over 15 years of experience in the film, TV, and theatre industry, I am a trained performing artist, holding a performing arts and speech and drama Licentiate from Trinity College London. Additionally, I earned a Master’s degree in Screenwriting from Falmouth University in the UK. My journey has led me to write and produce several successful plays, including “Cupcakes and Commiserations,” which premiered at the Theatre on the Square in Sandton, South Africa, in 2019. I also crafted a 10-minute drama during the Twist Theatre Productions Writer’s Development Project in 2020 and presented my play “Changing Rooms” at the National Arts Festival.
My talent extends to the small screen with recurring roles in television, such as Dr. Allerton in “Scandal,” Tanya in “Generations: The Legacy,” and Andrea Owen in “Binnelanders.” I also had the opportunity to appear in Mnet’s “Lioness” in 2021. On stage, I’ve taken on memorable roles, including portraying Medea in Ben Powers’ “Medea” in Hong Kong, Nola Thompson in “Cupcakes and Commiserations,” and Alison in Athol Fugard’s “Sorrows and Rejoicing.”
Beyond my career, I am a passionate storyteller dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. In 2016, I founded the non-profit organization “Doodle Your Future,” a life skills program enhancing the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa. I also established “The Best Seat in the House,” a table reading experience that allows writers to hear their working drafts read aloud by professional actors and receive valuable feedback.
I am a self-professed incurable optimist, I bring enthusiasm, creativity, and energy to everything I do. My genuine love for life and storytelling is contagious, and I am committed to using the power of storytelling to change lives.
Unique traits: www.tammanybarton.com
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That's What She Said (
2023 - 2024 )
Film by Yes Girl Production Story Editor ‘The film centres around reactions to the acclaimed theatre production of the memoir Brutal Legacy ( SA best seller) penned by Tracy Going ( award winning former TV and radio news anchor) a survivor of GBV herself and the high profile case that dominated local media on the late 1990’s , at a time when GBV received little if any attention. What makes this documentary ‘That’s What She Said: a social inquiry’ unique, is that the narrative, represented in haunting scenes from the performance , is woven alongside commentary from a panel of unrelated men from diverse backgrounds. Their reactions after viewing the provocative play provide intriguing insights regarding this controversial social issue. The result is a powerful message that GBV knows no gender. In fact, it affects us all’ Written and Directed by Natasha Sutherland Produced by Tracy Going, Lesedi Job and Natasha Sutherland
Awards
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Winner - Writers Guild of South Africa MUSE awards short film
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Finalist - Writers Guild of South Africa MUSE awards Playwright
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Finalist - Emerging Screenwriter - Writers Guild of South Africa
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Winner- Short film Rome Prisma Film awards - Short animation
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Winner - Sicafilm Los Angeles International Film awards - short animation
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Best Content Award for The School of Positivity on IBM.TV
(2020)
Education
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Falmouth University MA in Screenwriting
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Trinity of London Licentiate in Speech and drama
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Trinity of London Associates in Speech and Drama
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Diploma in Performing Arts
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Meinser Studio Johannesburg
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