Erolia Ifopo
Erolia Ifopo is a New Zealand-based artist and one of the founding members of Pacific Underground,[1] a performing arts collective that celebrates the heritage of Pacific Islanders in New Zealand. Ifopo is a multidisciplinary artist who specializes in music, theatre, and dance. She has been involved in numerous projects and performances that explore Pacific Island culture, identity, and social issues. As an actor, writer, producer and director of Samoan descent, living in New Zealand her contributions to the arts and Pacific communities in New Zealand have been significant and impactful.
Biography
[edit]Erolia Ifopo has also been involved with many Pacific theatre companies, including Pacific Underground and Fresh Ink.[2] [1] In 2011, she was awarded the Awards in Oral History for her work with the Samoan community in the Christchurch earthquakes. Some of her notable works include the play "Fresh Off The Boat" and "Romeo and Tusi" by co-written by Oscar Kightley and Erolia Ifopo.[3] She has also performed in various theatre productions, including "Horizons".
Television and Shorts
[edit]| Year | Series | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-1998 | Shortland Street | Actor | Television series | [citation needed] |
| 1998 | The Semisis | Writer | Sketch Show | [4] |
| 2001 | Aroha - Haka & Siva | Actor | TV Mini-series | [5] |
Theatre
[edit]Selected list of theatre activity
| Year | Play | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Tatau: Rites of Passage | Actor/Writer | Aotea Centre, Auckland | [6] |
| 1992 | Horizons | Actor | Performing Arts Centre, Christchurch | |
| 1997 | Dawn Raids | Actor | Herald Theatre, Auckland | [7] |
| 1997-2000 | Romeo & Tusi | Writer | Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch | [3] |
| 1998 | Frangipani Perfume | Director | Wellington | |
| 1993 | Fresh off the boat | Actor | Free Theatre, Christchurch | [8] |
| 1993 | Gifted and Fresh | Actor | ||
| 2001 | The Native Chef | Actor/Writer | Masi Cafe, Wellington Fringe Festival | [9] [10] |
| 2001 | Butter Loving | Director | [11] | |
| 2019 | Scholars | Director | [2] |
References List
[edit]- ^ a b Witness, Eye (15 March 2018). "How hard can it be?". RNZ.
- ^ a b "FRESH INK Tomorrow's plays today". Court Theatre. 30 June 2019.
- ^ a b ""Romeo and Tusi" by Oscar Kightley and Erolia Ifopo". University of Waikato.
- ^ Stevenson, Karen (2008). The Frangipani is Dead: Contemporary Pacific Art in New Zealand, 1985-2000. Huia Publishers. p. 204. ISBN 978-1-86969-325-1.
- ^ "Aroha Series - Haka & Siva". NZ Onscreen. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Playwrights: Erolia Ifopo". The Playwright's Database.
- ^ "Dawn Raids EduPack" (PDF). Auckland Theatre Company.
- ^ Small, Simon (17 November 2018). "25 years ago was opening night of "Fresh Off the Boat"". LinkedIn.
- ^ "Journeys through the Pacific". The New Zealand Herald. 2001.
- ^ "The Native Chef". Nga Taonga. 2001.
- ^ "Young & Hungry 2001 At Bats Theatre". Scoop. 14 June 2001.