The second season of Signal High produced by Okuhle Media will start on SABC2 in Hectic Nine-9 on Tuesday, 16 September and continue dealing as an educational dramatic show with issues like bullying, deceit, lying, homosexuality and cheating.
"At the heart of
the show are topics ranging from prescription drugs, sexuality, disability and
even initiation," says Noleen Nagel, the content producer of Signal High's second season.
"Not only
are the youth able to be represented, but they also gain insights into the
circumstances affecting the lives of other young South Africans across the
traditional and cultural spectrum".
"I felt a real sense of intensity on set in this
year," says David Stein, Hectic Nine-9 producer. "I believe that this was
because the issues we were addressing are so real and cut so close to the vein
for many young people in this country".
David Stein says Signal High is made as great drama and entertainment, but that the show is committed to dealing with real issues in a responsible and
sensitive way.
The second season of Signal High was shot at Delia Sainsbury & Paul Griffiths' Waterfront Theatre School with last
season's cast which returned to set.
"The Waterfront Theatre School is once again delighted to be
associated with Signal High and the creative team from Okuhle Media," says Paul Griffiths. "The benefits for our students of having this opportunity to work
closely with an experienced production team on such an exciting project cannot
be underestimated".
The shoot schedule for this season was significantly
longer and more elaborate with a more extensive narrative and an epic and
dramatic ending, including the much anticipated Signal High talent show".
