NZ Actors’ Equity is an autonomous part of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance and is the industrial and professional organisation representing performers who work in New Zealand’s entertainment industries.
Help Hanelle and Taofia get their film made
Wednesday, 16 April 2014
Equity member Hanelle Harris and actor Taofia Pelesasa are the writer/director team behind a short film called "THE PROMISE OF PIHA".
They have a great cast that features some of the country's finest up and coming Polynesian talent and a great little crew involved ready to get stuck in to shoot this, most of which have worked on New Zealand's professional film and TV sets.
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The story: White Sunday weekend has arrived at West Harbourview Union and the church is bustling in preparation. The congregation's pride and joy – Lumana’i youth group – are in full-flight as they rehearse for Sunday’s festivities, as usual they fill the church with effortless music and life. However, amidst the harmonies a young man PULE (Taofia Pelesasa) struggles with the reality that he will soon be leaving this – his future sealed as a pastor in training at the prestigious Bible College in Samoa. But before he leaves, he must acknowledge a few truths, the most important of these is that he’s fallen in love.
Donate now on the NZ Actors Benevolent Fund websiteTuesday, 15 April 2014
The Fund – administered by the Fundraising Committee and Board – provides both financial and practical assistance to those in need. Medical expenses may be directly met by the Fund, pharmaceutical bills settled, or essential items purchased. In some cases, there may also be provision available for the care of children or family dependants of those performers in need. A bond of confidentiality exists within the Fund. The identities of recipients are never disclosed, but many are, or have been, household names who have devoted their lives to the entertainment of others. The Fund's patrons are Sam Neill and Dame Kiri te Kanawa. Stellar cast in Vice, opening on 15 AprilMonday, 14 April 2014
Featuring Equity members Stephen Lovatt (Anne Boleyn, Angels In America) like you have never seen him before, in an intimate space, a surgeon full of hate for his patients. Also starring Lauren Gibson (Anne Boleyn, When the Rain stops Falling), Andrew Ford (Super City II, Shop till you Drop), Sam Snedden (Private Lives, The Pride), Jordan Mooney (Lord of the Flies, Anne Boleyn) and Jess Holly Bates (The Heretic, White Rabbit Red Rabbit). The cast of VICE will be stepping out onto a boldly stark white stage - from top to bottom. VICE will see actors getting nasty…and leave audiences wanting to go home and get nasty themselves. 'In Conversation' with top acting coaches - Auckland, Sun 13 AprilTuesday, 08 April 2014
In Conversation: Working with an Acting Coach Equity members Miranda Harcourt, Peter Feeney and Brita McVeigh in conversation with Equity president Jennifer Ward-Lealand. Ever been curious about what an acting coach does? Been tempted to get help with your audition or role? An acting coach may be able to give you the coaching, support, and the space to explore all you wish to offer the role. You're a director wanting to achieve your vision — a coach can support you to bring as much out of the scene as you hope for. Discover all the possibilities with esteemed acting coaches, Miranda Harcourt, Brita McVeigh and Peter Feeney with Jennifer Ward Lealand chairing…
Time: 5pm-6:30pm THERE'S A BLUEBIRD IN MY HEART BUT I TELL IT TO SHUT UPMonday, 07 April 2014
On at The Basement from 8-12 April. GET TICKETS HERE New solo show by Lisa ChappellThursday, 03 April 2014
FRED is a one woman show about cannibalism and ice-cream, Lisa Chappell plays multiple characters in this self-penned black comedy about survival and Just Desserts. “Exceptional and unmissable” - Suzy Go See Equity president Jennifer Ward-Lealand in Rita and DouglasWednesday, 02 April 2014
Recently divorced painter Rita Angus and young composer Douglas Lilburn met in the early 1940s and had a brief but passionate affair. Living in virtual poverty and struggling with health issues, Angus went on to produce, with Lilburn’s support, an outstanding body of work. |
On at The Basement from 15-19 April, this is a striking new New Zealand play co-written by Equity members 
A collection of scenes inspired by Charles Bukowski’s hauntingly dark and honest poem, Bluebird, exploring sex, drugs, and why it’s sometimes hard to look your neighbor in the eye. This fantastic new show will make you laugh, and then make you feel like crying but, you probably won’t because you are too tough for that. Starring Equity board member 
- Reminder: "In Conversation with US acting coach Larry Moss" – Equity event
- Dunedin: Andrew Laing and Nick Dunbar star in Peninsula
- Equity Press Statement: Actors called to march against TPPA
- Webseries - The Adventures of Suzy Boon
- Board member Robyn Malcolm makes debut in 'Rake' this Sunday
- NPC member Jess Sayer's new play: Crunchy Silk
