# Proesstraat

Proesstraat (Proes Street) is an Afrikaans Television-Show which airs on kykNet based on the German improvisational comedy show Schillerstrasse. It is recorded without a script, in front of a live audience and broadcast unedited to a large extent.

## Idea and show structure

The setting of the show is the living room of the main actor Waldemar Schultz who lives on the real street "Proesstraat" in Pretoria, South Africa. The main character is regularly visited by friends and relatives. The participants only know the topic of the episode in advance. The whole plot has to be improvised comically. The cast receive directions from the Regisseur (Director/Presenter) on their ear-pieces, and have to follow the cues, e.g. "Eloise: Tell the others you're pregnant!".
The show mostly airs unedited and things that go wrong are not removed, either.
The original German show was created by Maike Tatzig who is also the show's executive producer. Debuting on Germany's Sat.1, ”Schiller Street” (created and produced by Hurricane) has been one of the most innovative and successful comedy formats in the recent years. The concept has already won various national and international TV prizes such as the Rose d’Or Press Prize 2005. SevenOne International, the ProSiebenSat.1 Group's worldwide programming sales company has sold the format to numerous countries, including France, Italy, Russia, Finland, Norway and Turkey. The Italian adaptation “Buona la Prima” won the national “Telegrolle 2008” and “Gran Premio della Fiction Italiana '08” for best sitcom.

## Main cast

* The main cast include Waldemar Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach, Melt Sieberhagen, Wikus du Toit, Eloise Cupido, Esther von Waltsleben and Martelize Kolver.
* Eloise Cupido did not return on the 2nd season.
* Waldemar Schultz, Esther von Waltsleben and Martelize Kolver did not return for the 3rd season. New cast members for the third season included Pierre van Heerden, Ilne Fourie, Desire Gardner, Mortimer Williams and Cindy Swanepoel.

## Celebrity Guests

They interchange with dozens of other guests and Afrikaans celebrities including June van Mersh, Emo Adams, Tammy-Ann Fortuin, Sean Else, Wicus van der Merwe, Joey Rasdien, Elize Cawood, Tobie Cronje, Karen Wessels, Dowwe Dolla, Marion Holm, Neels van Jaarsveld, Casper de Vries, Shaleen Surtie-Richards and Pedro Kruger.
* Guests for season 2 included Hannes Muller, Hannah Grobler, Hannon Bothma, Steve Hofmeyr, Louw Venter, Jannie Moolman, Gigi Strydom and Snotkop.
* Guests for season 3 included Ben Kruger, Hannon Bothma, Sylvaine Strike and Toks van der Linde.
* Guests for season 4 included Neels van Jaarsveld, Snotkop, Heinz Winckler, Riaan Cruywagen, Anrich Herbst and Gys de Villiers.

## Production

* Production on Season 1 started on 7 January 2010 and all 26 episodes were completed by 23 January 2010, shot in front of a live audience at University of Johannesburg's theatre.
* Production on Season 2 started on 2 December 2010 and by 22 December 2010 30 new episodes were shot in front of a live audience at University of Johannesburg's theater. kykNet announced that all tickets to attend the filming of Season 2 were available from Computicket.
* Production on Season 3 started on 6 January 2013 and all 26 episodes were completed by 2 February 2013, shot in front of a live audience at University of Johannesburg's theatre.
* Production on Season 4 started on 30 Oktober 2014 and all 26 episodes were completed by 15 November 2014, shot in front of a live audience at University of Johannesburg's theatre.

## Awards

* Proesstraat was nominated for 2 Golden Horn (South African Film and Television Awards) or SAFTAS for Season 1 in the categories Best Ensemble Cast in a Comedy as well as a nomination for Wikus du Toit as Best Actor in a Comedy. The production won the SAFTA for Best Comedy - Ensemble Cast in 2011 for Season 1.
* Season 2 received 3 SAFTA nomination and won 2 awards; Best Comedy Writing Team and Best Director for Harald Richter.

## Season 1 (a) Episodes

| Ep. | Title | Story line | Actors | Celebrity Guest | Tx Date |
| 1 | Die nuwe Woonstel (Welkom in Proesstraat) – The New Flat (Welcome to Proes Street) | Waldi, who has just been divorced from his ex-wife Karen, is moving into his new rental apartment in Proes Street, Pretoria. His friends are arriving to help him. | Waldi Schultz, Martelize Kolver, Pierre Breytenbach, Wikus du Toit | June van Merch as the letting-agent | 22 January 2010 |
| 2 | Die DVD-aand - The DVD-evening | Waldi is having a DVD evening for some of his friends. | Waldi Schultz, Eloise Cupido, Esther von Waltsleben,Pierre Breytenbach, Melt Sieberhagen | Emo Adams as the Pizza Delivery Guy | 29 January 2010 |
| 3 | Die Werksonderhoud - The Job Interview | Waldi helps Wikus to prepare for a job interview at the biggest DVD-store in Pretoria. Wikus is very nervous, but his friends are there to help. | Waldi Schultz, Esther von Waltsleben, Pierre Breytenbach, Wikus du Toit | None | 5 February 2010 |
| 4 | Fiksheidskoors - Fitness Fever | Waldi wants to get fit. He bought an all-in-one fitness centre and wants to test it out on his friends. | Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach, Melt Sieberhagen and Martelize Kolver | Sean Else as the fitness fanatic. | 12 February 2010 |
| 5 | Die Huismaat - The House Mate | An old school friend was kick out of his house by his girl friend and is moving in with Waldi. Will they get along? | Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit, Esther von Waltsleben and Eloise Cupido | Wicus van der Merwe as the unexpected house guest. | 19 February 2010 |
| 6 | Die Moederbesoek - Mother's Visit | Waldi's mother is visiting. Will she get along with his friends? | Waldi Schultz, Esther von Waltsleben, Melt Sieberhagen and Eloise Cupido | Elize Cawood as the Waldi's mother. | 26 February 2010 |
| 7 | Platekontrak - The Record Deal | Esther phoned with big news. She is coming over to discuss her future with everyone. | Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit, Esther von Waltsleben and Pierre Breytenbach | None | 5 March 2010 |
| 8 | Die Nuwe Besigheid - The New Business | Melt urgently wants to speak to Waldi about a new business venture. | Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit, Melt Sieberhagen and Eloise Cupido | None | 12 March 2010 |
| 9 | Die Teaterstuk - The Play | Waldi got the lead in a new play staged at the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees. His friends are reading in the other parts. | Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit, Melt Sieberhagen and Martelize Kolver | None | 19 March 2010 |
| 10 | Die Swangerskap - The Pregnancy | Esther is waiting for the results of a pregnancy test. She's crying on Waldi's shoulder. The friends are there to help.... | Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach, Melt Sieberhagen and Esther von Waltsleben | None | 26 March 2010 |
| 11 | Die Eks - The Ex | Waldi's ex-wife, Karen, has phoned. She is missing some of her grandmother's silverware since Waldi has moved out. | Waldemar Schultz, Wikus du Toit, Eloise Cupido & Martelize Kolver | Karen Wessels as Waldi's ex-wife | 2 April 2010 |
| 12 | Wikus se Meisie - Wikus' Girlfriend | Everyone is optimistically suspicious. Wikus has a new girl in his life. He is coming over to introduce her. What will happen? | Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit, Melt Sieberhagen and Martelize Kolver | Tammy-Ann Fortuin as Wikus' Girlfriend | 9 April 2010 |
| 13 | Stydende Henne - Feuding Females | Martelize and Eloise are fighting over a man. They haven't spoken for 5 days. Waldi is trying to resolve it. | Waldi Schultz, Martelize Kolver and Eloise Cupido | Pedro Kruger as the boyfriend | 16 April 2010 |
| 14 | Die Tema Partytjie - The Theme Party | Everyone is preparing to go to a theme party. | Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach, Wikus du Toit and Melt Sieberhagen | Johrne Van Huyssteen as the uninvited guest | 23 April 2010 |
| 15 | Die Spook - The Ghost | Waldi hears suspicious noises in his home. Cupboards are opening and doors slamming. He calls his friends to investigate. | Waldi Schultz, Eloise Kupido, Wikus du Toit and Esther von Waltsleben | None | 30 April 2010 |

## Season 1 (b) Episodes

| Ep. | Title | Story line | Actors | Celebrity Guest | Tx Date |
| 16 | Sokker-koors - Soccer Fever | Waldi made his guest bedroom available to a Soccer World Cup visitor. His friends are coming over to meet the foreigner. | Waldi Schultz, Melt Sieberhagen and Eloise Cupido | Casper de Vries as the World Cup visitor from the Netherlands | 7 August 2010 |
| 17 | Boer soek 'n Vrou - Farmer wants a Wife | Waldi wants to enter a very popular TV-dating program. His friends are helping him to write an introduction letter. | Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach, Wikus du Toit and Martelize Kolver | none | 14 August 2010 |
| 18 | Die Blinde Afspraak - The Blind Date | Waldi is going on a Blind Date and the friends are coming over to meet her. | Waldi Schultz, Melt Sieberhagen, Eloise Cupido and Martelize Kolver | Dowwe Dolla as the Blind Date | 21 August 2010 |
| 19 | Die Speletjies Aand - The games Evening | Waldi decided that life isn't just about work and he invites his friends over for a games evening. | Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach, Wikus du Toit and Martelize Kolver | none | 28 August 2010 |
| 20 | Die Rugbywedstryd - The Rugby Match | There's a big rugby match on television tonight and Waldi has invited a few of his friends over to watxch the game. | Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach, Melt Sieberhagen and Esther von Waltsleben | Kobus Wiese as the neighbour | 4 September 2010 |
| 21 | Vlugangs - Fear of Flying | Waldi has a massive panic attack. He has to urgently fly to Cape Town. His friends are coming over to soothe him. | Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach, Esther von Waltsleben and Eloise Cupido | Tobie Cronjé as the hypnotist | 11 September 2010 |
| 22 | Huisoppas - House Sitting | Waldi went to visit his Mom and has asked his friends to look after his apartment. Was that such a good idea? | Pierre Breytenbach, Melt Sieberhagen and Wikus du Toit | none | 18 September 2010 |
| 23 | 'n Muis in die Huis - A Mouse in the House | Waldi has a mouse in his house and hired a pest controller. His friend become part of the extermination! | Waldi Schultz, Esther von Waltsleben. Martelize Kolver and Wikus du Toit | Neels van Jaarsveld as the Pest Controller | 25 September 2010 |
| 24 | Familie Troue - Family Wedding | Martelize's sister is attending a family wedding in Pretoria and she has asked Waldi if her sister may stay over, as her apartment is already full of other family members. | Waldi Schultz, Esther von Waltsleben and Martelize Kolver. | Marion Holm as the Sister | 2 October 2010 |
| 25 | Die Kampekspidisie - The Camping Trip | Waldi and his friends are getting ready for a camping trip. | Waldemar Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach, Wikus du Toit and Melt Sieberhagen | None | 9 October 2010 |
| 26 | Vriende in Nood - Friends in Need | Eloise's Mom is visiting and they don't have water. They are coming over to bath at Waldi's apartment. | Waldemar Schultz, Eloise Cupido, Pierre Breytenbach and Ester von Waltsleben. | Shaleen Surtie-Richards as Eloise's mother | 16 October 2010 |

## Season 2 (a) episodes

| Ep. | Title | Story line | Actors | Celebrity guest | Tx Date |
| 27 | Die Vergete Verjaarsdag - The Forgotten Birthday | It is Waldi's birthday and he has decided to spoil his friends with a get-together. He is looking forward to some company as he has only had a phone call from his mother all day long. | Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit, Melt Sieberhagen and Pierre Breytenbach | None | 4 April 2011 |
| 28 | Die Onafhanklike Kandidaat - The Independent Candidate | Wikus has decided to stand as an independent candidate in the upcoming municipal elections. He asks his friends to help him with his election campaign. | Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit, Melt Sieberhagen and Pierre Breytenbach | None | 11 April 2011 |
| 29 | Sekuriteit - Security | There have been three burglaries in Waldi's apartment building and he is bringing in the help of a security consultant to secure his flat. | Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit, Pierre Breytenbach | Snotkop (Francois Henning) as The Security Consultant | 18 April 2011 |
| 30 | Die Oorsese Werksaanbod - The Overseas Job Offer | Waldi is shooting an ad for a German pharmaceutical company. Wikus has the key in order to water the plants. | Melt Sieberhagen, Wikus du Toit, Pierre Breytenbach and Martelize Kolver | none | 25 April 2011 |
| 31 | Die Foto Sessie - The Photo Session | A magazine wants to take pictures of Waldi at home and a make-up artist are on his way to help. | Waldi Schultz, Melt Sieberhagen and Martelize Kolver | Hannon Bothma as the make-up artist | 2 May 2011 |
| 32 | Die nagmerrie - The Nightmare | Waldi can't sleep because of terrible nightmares. His friends are coming over to help and keep him company. | Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach, Esther von Waltsleben and Wikus du Toit | none | 9 May 2011 |
| 33 | Die Affêre - The Affair | Waldi has 'n secret girlfriend he is hiding from his friends. But with his friends nothing can stay a secret. | Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit and Melt Sieberhagen | Hannah Grobler as the secret girlfriend | 16 May 2011 |
| 34 | Die Mag van Plastiek - The Power of Plastic | Martelize went overboard at a Tupperware Party. | Wikus du Toit, Martelize Kolver and Melt Sieberhagen | none | 23 Mei 2011 |
| 35 | Kom ons Karaoke - Let's Karaoke | Waldi hired a karaoke machine and for one evening everyone is a pop star. | Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit and Esther von Waltsleben | Steve Hofmeyr as the karaoke machine repairman | 30 Mei 2011 |
| 36 | Die Bootprys - The Boat Cruise Prize | Martelize has won a prize for a boat cruise. She is coming over to break the news. | Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit and Martelize Kolver, Pierre Breytenbach | none | 6 Junie 2011 |
| 37 | Lawaaierige bure - Noisy Neighbors | Waldi has a new neighbour who is extremely noisy. He is planning revenge. | Waldi Schultz, Melt Sieberhagen and Pierre Breytenbach | André Odendaal as the neighbour | 13 Junie 2011 |
| 38 | Dieët - Diet | Melt is on a diet and his friends are eager to support him. | Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit, Melt Sieberhagen and Martelize Kolver | none | 20 June 2011 |
| 39 | Boetie gaan braai toe - Brother BBQ | Esther invited her brother over for a BBQ, but they are not cut from the same cloth. | Waldi Schultz, Ester von Waltsleben and Melt Sieberhagen | Thys die Bosveldklong as the brother | 27 June 2011 |
| 40 | Die Erfporsie - The Inheritance | Wikus' aunt has died and he might stand a chance to inherit—but there's a catch. | Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit, Pierre Breytenbach and Martelize Kolver | none | 4 July 2011 |
| 41 | Die Broers - The Brothers | Pierre's world-famous opera singing brother has returned to South Africa. | Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach and Esther von Waltsleben | Jannie Moolman as the brother | 11 July 2011 |
| 42 | Die slegte afspraak - The Bad Date | Waldi had a bad blind date experience. His friends are coming over to make him feel better. | Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach, Melt Sieberhagen and Martelize Kolver | none | 18 July 2011 |
| 43 | Die Sanggroep - The Boyband | Wikus wants to start a boy band. | Waldi Schultz, Melt Sieberhagen and Wikus du Toit | Pieter Koen | 25 July 2011 |
| 44 | Boetekaartjies - Traffic Fines | Waldi has some unpaid traffic fines. Will the law run its course? | Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit, Esther von Waltsleben | Jody Abrahams as the traffic department representative | 1 August 2011 |
| 45 | Skoon Huis - Clean House | Esther helped Waldi to clean his house. They are hoping for a quiet evening. | Waldi Schultz, Esther von Waltsleben and Wikus du Toit | Louw Venter as the vacuum cleaner salesman | 8 August 2011 |
| 46 | Die Hoender - The Chicken | Waldi and the guys are having a BBQ. Esther is coming over with a surprise. | Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit, Pierre Breytenbach, Esther von Waltsleben | none | 15 August 2011 |
| 47 | Die Sjef - The Chef | Melt invited Waldi's new neighbour, a chef, to cook with them. | Wikus du Toit, Melt Sieberhagen and Ester von Waltsleben | Shimmy Isaacs as the chef | 22 August 2011 |
| 48 | Koekloos - Cakeless | The members of Melt's cottage industry shop is not baking enough. All the friends are helping out. | Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit, Melt Sieberhagen | Willie Strauss as the cook | 29 August 2011 |
| 49 | Die Skoolreunie - The School reunion | Melt needs a date for his school reunion. | Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach, Melt Sieberhagen, Ester von Waltsleben. | none | 5 September 2011 |
| 50 | Die Matriekafskeid - The Matric Farewell | Piere want to invite his school's librarian to the matric farewell. | Waldi Schultz, Pierre Breytenbach and Martelize Kolver | Franci Swanepoel as the librarian | 12 September 2011 |
| 51 | Die Renovasie - The Renovation | Waldi's house needs a renovation. | Waldi Schultz, Martelize Kolver and Pierre Breytenbach | Neels van Jaarsveld as the renovator | 19 September 2011 |
| 52 | Die Dansklas - The Dance Class | Waldi is entering a reality-dance TV show and needs some lessons. | Waldi Schultz, Melt Sieberhagen and Pierre Breytenbach | Perle "GiGi" van Schalkwyk as the dance instructor | 26 September 2011 |

## Season 3 episodes

| Ep. | Title | Story line | Actors | Celebrity guest | Tx Date |
| 53 | Nuwe eienaar - New owner | Melt moves into Waldi's old apartment | Wikus du Toit, Melt Sieberhagen and Pierre Breytenbach | none | 6 January 2014 |
| 54 | Duur Woonstel - Expensive Apartment | Melt realizes that it is expensive to live by himself. | Wikus du Toit, Melt Sieberhagen and Pierre Breytenbach. | Desire Gardner | 13 January 2014 |
| 55 | Motorfiets - Motorbike | Pierre thinks he has won a new motorbike. | Wikus du Toit, Melt Sieberhagen and Pierre Breytenbach. | Mortimer Williams | 20 January 2014 |
| 56 | Pokeraand - Poker Evening | The friends are playing poker but no-one knows the rules | Wikus du Toit, Melt Sieberhagen and Pierre Breytenbach. | Desiré Gardner | 27 January 2014 |
| 57 | Elektrisieteit Rekening - Electricity Bill | Mortimer gets a massive bill from the municipality | Wikus du Toit, Melt Sieberhagen and Pierre Breytenbach. | Mortimer Williams | 3 February 2014 |
| 58 | Nuwe Huismaat - New House Mate | Melt is looking for a new house mate | Melt Sieberhagen and Wikus du Toit | Pierre van Heerden and Cindy Swanepoel | 10 February 2014 |
| 59 | Huismaat Probleme - House Mate Problems | Melt and Van Heerden realised that living together is not easy. | Melt Sieberhagen and Wikus du Toit | Pierre van Heerden and Cindy Swanepoel | 17 February 2014 |
| 60 | Realiteitsprogram - Reality TV | Wikus wants to make a reality TV program about his friends | Melt Sieberhagen, Pierre Breytenbach and Wikus du Toit | Desiré Gardner | 24 February 2014 |
| 61 | Supermodel - Super Model | Cindy is entering a model search competition | Melt Sieberhagen and Wikus du Toit | Pierre van Heerden and Cindy Swanepoel | 3 March 2014 |
| 62 | Tandpyn - Tooth Ache | Melt has a terrible tooth ache and all the friends are there to help. | Melt Sieberhagen, Pierre Breytenbach and Wikus du Toit | Ilne Fourie | 10 March 2014 |
| 63 | Fortuinverteller - Psychic | Ilne can see the future. | Melt Sieberhagen and Wikus du Toit | Pierre van Heerden and Ilne Fourie | 17 March 2014 |
| 64 | Sportsaand - Sport Evening | The friends are playing sports on their Wii | Pierre Breytenbach and Wikus du Toit | Toks van der Linde and Cindy Swanepoel | 24 March 2014 |

## Season 4 episodes

| Ep. | Title | Story line | Actors | Celebrity guest | Tx Date |
| 79 | Waldi Returns - Waldi is terug | Waldi returns from Los Angeles. | Waldi Schultz, Wikus du Toit, Melt Sieberhagen and Pierre Breytenbach | None | 1 April 2015 |

## Transmission

On 29 April 2010 kykNet announced that all 26 episodes of Proesstraat will not be aired continuously. The channel decided to air the first 15 episodes, take a break of 3 months and re-commence with the final 11 episodes on 7 August 2010. The first season of Proesstraat was extremely favorably received by critics and one newspaper reviewer called it “...deliciously funny.” The final episode of Season 2 was aired on 26 September 2011.