2. creative minds working
to shape our future
p a c i f i c i n s t i t u t e o f p e r f o r m i n g a r t s
3. ARE YOU BORN TO PERFORM?
Do you want to be an Actor, Dancer, Performer, Choreographer, and a Creator of new works? Do you
want to learn in an environment that encourages learning and growth through creative exploration,
and fosters young performers who are passionate about telling the stories of Aotearoa and the
Pacific? Then PIPA is the place for you!!
We are a performing arts school with a difference. For ten years we have been in the business
of turning out triple threats with a twist! This is an action packed and vibrant performing arts
school with full on Pacific flavour. We have a brand-new, purpose built, campus in the heart of
Avondale with 3 main studios, a performance space and class rooms. Our students are taught
by permanent and guest tutors, directors and chorographers who are current leading industry
professionals.
PIPA combines contemporary teaching practice with a genuine Pasifika flavour. Students are
taught by tutors, directors and choreographers who are leading industry professionals.
how do i get into pipa?
*Fees apply *Allowances available *T’&Cs apply
certificate in screen & performing arts level 3
The Certificate in Screen and Performing Arts Level 3 is Open Entry
diploma in pacific performing arts level 5
Entry to the Diploma in Pacific Performing Arts Level 5 is through an audition.
ENROLLING NOW
AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT
Our Programmes start on
Monday 29th February 2016 (Duration is 36 weeks per year)
Class TImetable
Monday - Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm
For more information call
0800 GO PIPA | 0800 467 472 or visit www.best.ac.nz
PIPA School of Creative Industries is a part of BEST Pacific Institute of Education.
Accepted students are eligible for student loans and allowances.
Further information regarding fees is available on request.
4. certificate in screen and performing arts level 3
duration: 36 weeks
This is a foundation course that gives students an exciting introduction to various areas within
the Performing Arts
Including
Film Making – camera work, script writing, editing
Performance Skills - Drama and Dance, Devised theatre
Production and Design Skills - Lighting, makeup, set and costume design
Hair and Makeup.
0800 467 472 www.best.ac.nz
certificate in screen
and performing arts
5. diploma in pacific performing arts level 5
duration: 2 years (two 36 week blocks)
As a Diploma in Pacific Performing Arts student you could spend two years studying
Acting
Dance
Pacific Performance and Culture
Just some of the areas covered in the Diploma course include, acting theory and technique,
voice, movement, contemporary dance, hip hop, Kapa haka, Pacific dance (Hula, Siva Samoa,
Tau’olunga, Tahitian and more), Pacific culture and history and professional management.
Students will have the opportunity to perform in a number of public performances including
plays, dance productions and created solo performances.
0800 467 472 www.best.ac.nz
diploma in pacific
performing arts
6. P I P A
S T A F F
p a c i f i c i n s t i t u t e o f p e r f o r m i n g a r t s
GORETTI wickman
ANAPELA POLATAIVAO CHARLENE TEDROW
SUIVAI AUTAGAVAIAITALIA HUNT
BRONWYN BRADLEY
CATHY LIVERMORE
7. the pipa staff
Our school is a challenging and nurturing environment for our students. We have created a safe
platform where trying and failing is as important as succeeding. Our students are encouraged to learn
and grow through creative and personal exploration. PIPA has an amazing following. We currently
have a fantastic industry support team and our productions continue to inspire, creating a whole new
audience of theatre lovers.
We are so excited about the impact PIPA is having, and will continue to have, on the performing and
screen industries in Aotearoa and the Pacific. In the past year our students have had roles in films,
jobs as television presenters forTVNZ, roles in various theatre projects, danced for major companies,
formed their own companies and toured their work in Samoa, and landed roles in future television
series. If you want to be part of our PIPA family then don’t be shy, come and see us.
*From top left to bottom right*
PIPA LEADERS
goretti (letti) wickman
Pani & Pani, Indistree, Fresh TV, Coconet, Auckland Theatre Company
bronwyn bradley
Auckland Theatre Company, Silo Theatre Company, Live Live Cinema, Go Girls
head of DANCING
Cathy Livermore
Atamira Dance Co., Read Leap, Dancing Earth (USA), Independant Freelancer
head of ACTING
Anapela Polataivao
Kila Kokonut Krew, AucklandTheatre Company, Sau e siva (Director), Indistree, Duffy Books in Homes
PACIFIC STUDIES
Charlene Tedrow
Ura Tabu Pacific Dance
ADMIN
ITALIA HUNT
Administrator/Tutor
SUIVAI AUTAGAVAIA
Receptionist/Production Tech
8. P I P A
A L U M N I
p a c i f i c i n s t i t u t e o f p e r f o r m i n g a r t s
TROY TUUA
ANTONIA STEHLIN thomas natoealofa
LEKI JACKSON BOURKE GABRIELLA SOLOMONA
PAUL FAGAMALO
JOANNA MIKA-TOLOA
AMANAKI PRESCOTT-FALETAUmario faumui
9. the pipa alumni
Students choose PIPA because of the relaxed, family learning environment. The holistic approach
employed at pipa provides strong, pastoral care and professional support to ensure students are
successful during and after PIPA. Not only are they gaining the skills and tools for the industry, they
also learn to become mature and professional individuals.
*From top left to bottom right*
mario faumui
Researcher, Writer & Director at Fresh TV, Fine Fatale
Amanaki Prescott-Faletau
Auckland Theatre Company, Kila Kokonut Krew, Indistree (Choreographer), Fine Fatale
troy tuua
Kila Kokonut Krew, AucklandTheatre Company, Sau e siva (Director), Indistree, Duffy Books in Homes
Joanna Mika-Toloa
Auckland Theatre Company, Kila Kokonut Krew, Indistree, Armstrong Creative
Leki Jackson Bourke
Kila Kokonut Krew, Lima Productions, Indistree, Massive Theatre Co., Armstrong Creative
GABRIELLA SOLOMONA
Paul Fagamalo
PIPA Administrator, Auckland Theatre Company, Kila Kokonut Krew, Fresh TV, Armstrong Creative
Antonia Stehlin
Lima Productions, Red Leap, Duffy Books in Homes, Refiners Collective
THOMAS NATOEALOFA
Tagata Pasifika, Kila Kokonut Krew
Soon after starting at PIPA I landed a role in a feature film, worked as an actor on the
opera La Boheme and did a workshop reading for AucklandTheatre Company. Prior
to graduating I was successful in auditioning for the role of presenter for TVNZ’s
Tagata Pasifika . I would not have had any of these opportunities without PIPA.
- Thomas Natoealofa
10. P I P A
guest tutors
p a c i f i c i n s t i t u t e o f p e r f o r m i n g a r t s
robbie magasivaTWEEDIE WAITITI
HERA DUNLEAVY david fane JUSTIN HAIU
BEN CROWDER KUMU AULI’I MITCHELLRACHEL HOUSE
lauren jackson
11. the pipa guest tutors
We are also incredibly lucky to have an AMAZING selection of guest tutors, directors and
choreographers. Just some of the people who have worked at PIPA in the last 2 years include:
Nathaniel Lees, Sam Scott, Rachel House, David Fane, Robbie Magasiva, Sylvia Rands, Ben
Crowder, Jackie Van Beek, Hori Ahipene, Tupua Tigafua, Claire O’Neill, Kumu Auli’i Mitchell, Katie
Maudlin, Eryn Wilson, Stu Turner, Hera Dunleavy, Amo Ieriko, Lauren Jackson, Peter Daube,
Toni Potter, Adam Gardiner, Joe Folau, Dena Kennedy, Jason Te Mete and Rob Enari.
*From top left to bottom right*
tweedie waititi (KAPA HAKA TUTOR)
Haka and Waiata composer for Film, Television and Theatre, director Kia Mau-Maori TV
LAUREN JACKSON
The Jaquie Brown Diaries, The Tattooist, Perfect Creature, WAI TV
robbie magasiva
Sione’s Wedding 1 & 2, Wentworth, Shortland Street, Tagata Pasifika, Stickmen
HERA DUNLEAVY (DIRECTOR, VOICE & ACTING TUTOR)
Sione’s Wedding 1 & 2, Wentworth, Shortland Street, Tagata Pasifika, Stickmen
david fane
Sione’s Wedding 1 & 2, Bro Town, Outrageous Fortune, SKITZ, Diplomatic Immunity
JUSTIN HAIU (choreographer)
Disney’s The Lion King Theatre Production, The Arrival. NZ’s So You Think You Can Dance finalist
BEN CROWDER (director, film & tv tutor)
Co-Founder & Director of Auckland’s Theatre Stampede, Shortland Street, Being Eve, Hercules
rachel house
Whale Rider, Eagle vs Shark, Boy, White Lies, Maddigan’s Quest, Hope and Wire
KUMU AULI’I MITCHELL (hawaiin dance TUTOR)
I was fortunate enough to see PIPA’s production of my play Dawn Raids. I was
extremely impressed and moved by the caliber and professionalism of the
students and look forward to working with PIPA students and staff in the future.
- Oscar Kightly
