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The first performance in Argentina of the 'My African Dream' Deaf Choir from Trans Oranje School for the Deaf of Pretoria West, South Africa, was set for the Casa de La Cultura in Pergamino City, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Andre van Dyk (Sound and Lighting Engineer) had spent just about all day with his preparations, setting up the lights in the right places, checking sound systems, coordinating the DVD Screen, dangling from props and just getting his side of the production in order. It was amazing to watch Andre communicating with the Spanish speaking sound engineer after only two days in Argentina! Many hilarious moments were shared.

A very nervous but excited group of young cast members arrived at the venue with mixed feelings; - How would they be received...? What were Argentine audiences like? Will they like our Show? Is my costume ok? Boy, but there are lots of people in the audience!!!!! Wow!!!!! TransOranje's 'My African Dream' first performance in Argentina was absolutely spectacular!. Lois Du Plessis and Rian Swanepoel's voices captured the spectators and on more than one occasion were invited to perform with the cast on stage. The audience cried, laughed, applauded with enthusiasm, demanding an encore, (another encore with the participation of the Pergamino Deaf Choir), and really showed their appreciation with standing ovations for the magnificent show that they had had the opportunity to witness. TransOranje's QMy African Dream' cast felt more confident toward the challenges that lay ahead.