Archives for September, 2023

Minding Their Language: Miriama McDowell

While many actors look towards Hollywood as a focal point in their careers, an increasing number of Māori actors are instead following the proverb, “Titiro whakamuri, kōkiri whakamua” (“Look back and reflect, so you can move forward”), investing time, money and focus into reclaiming their language. Miriama McDowell speaks with fellow students about what this ...

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From Auckland Streets to the International Stage

For 13 years, an Auckland theatre company with the motto “homelessness doesn’t mean hopelessness” has been providing opportunities for people to tell their stories. In April this year, five actors from the Hobson Street Theatre Company were privileged to perform at the International Community Arts Festival in The Netherlands. Tour manager Romy Hooper tells Katherine ...

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Posted: September 26, 2023Category: Articles