Performers for touring shows wanted
Organisation
Taki Rua ProductionsCloses
Feb 12, 2026Posted on
Dec 17, 2025Opportunity type:
Auditions ,Region:
Wellington ,
Taki Rua Productions is calling for actors to join our 2026 touring shows. We’re casting for two upcoming national tours:
- Te Reo Māori Season – rehearsing July 2026, touring August–September 2026
- Tatarakihi Season – rehearsing September 2026, touring October–November 2026
We’re looking for highly skilled actors with strong Te Reo Māori who thrive on performing for tamariki audiences. Touring across Aotearoa, you’ll perform up to two shows a day, bringing powerful, entertaining stories to kura and communities around the motu.
A full,clean driver’s licence is highly desirable, as is confidence in collaborative and physical performance environments.
Auditions will be group-based and facilitated by directors Regan Taylor and Anapela Polataivao.
Audition Date: Saturday 21 February 2026
Location: Te Haukāinga, Taki Rua Theatre, Wellington
Taki Rua continues its proud legacy of touring Māori theatre throughout Aotearoa, nurturing talent and inspiring the next generation of storytellers.
To register your interest, email info@takirua.co.nz with your CV and brief bio by Friday 13 February 2026.