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be launched at Rutendo Hall in Mufakose, Harare, on September 1, aims at using  “entertainment in its broadest definition as a tool for effecting positive socio-economic development.”
Explaining the name 4D Arts, Nyamasvisva stated “the name of the organisation comes from the four pillars on which the organisation is founded.
“These are development determination, duty and discovery.”
She went on to indicate that the organisation will a create a platform where  the “arts community, the business community, development organisations, schools, churches and legislators will be enabled to work together in the improvement  of the community in general and the boosting of the arts in particular”.
4D Arts,  which will use artistic methods  to train young people in particular, will “place emphasis on social entrepreneurship, communication skills, financial intelligence, grooming and etiquette”.
Nyamasvisva,  who graduated  from Africa University in Mutare with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Computer Information Systems in 2010, has written and directed the following  plays: “Flight of the African Children” (2010), “Banquet of Sorts” (2010), “Dirty Laundry” (2010),” Talking to Death” (2011), “Roomates” (2011) and “Madagascar Christmas” (2011).
The play “Dirty Laundry”, which was performed  at Reps Theatre in the One Act Play Festival, won the Best Costumed Play and the Best Supporting Actor awards while the play “Roomates”, which was performed  at Campbell Theatre in Kadoma in the same festival, won the Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor awards.
When asked about what should be done to improve or grow theatre in Zimbabwe, Nyamasvisva said that Zimbabwean theatre artistes need to be trained to manage their talents and to work together, to support and encourage each other.
“We have a broad spectrum of skills within the theatre industry and if we bring these skills together the result will be amazing.
“Not only should the theatre industry established partnership within itself, but it should establish partnerships with other stakeholders in the business community, legislators and non-governmental organisations.
“I believe that Zimbabwe has the capacity to support a thriving theatre community.”
Nyamasvisva stressed that it is vital  to appreciate the fact that “Zimbabwe has very talented and dedicated writers, actors and directors”.
“The talent and potential in this country is not being fully harnessed. The theatre industry is lacking local support.”
She further observed that some people use the excuse of inadequacy of theatre facilities as the reason for the lack of viability in Zimbabwe’s theatre industry.
This, she says, is not excuse at all. She said: “Use what you have and do the best with it. I believe we should use what little infrastructure we have — whether we are in the streets or in a well-equipped theatre and produce high quality theatre shows and begin to build from there.
“There is no substitute or excuse for quality. If people see that you are faithful with a little, they will entrust you with more.”
Nyamasvisva’s determination to make an impact in Zimbabwean theatre and to use her NGO, 4D Arts, to promote socio-economic and cultural development of her community is very inspiring.
Her efforts need to be supported by all those committed to the use of culture to promote sustainable development.

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