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Poe Tiare Tararo

Actor


Ethnicity Cook Island Māori
Height 5' 5" / 167cm
Eye Colour Brown
Hair Colour Brown
Location Auckland

Poe Tiare Tararo


Poe Tiare Tararo is a multifaceted theatre practitioner and MFA graduate from Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Originally from Mauke in the Cook Islands, Poe Tiare has made significant strides in the New Zealand theatre scene. She co-founded the emerging theatre company What It Is alongside Hannah Taylor in 2022, with a mission to celebrate diverse cultures on stage.

Poe Tiare wrote and directed the jukebox musical Raru e Maruakaītā, based on a traditional Cook Islands legend. This production, which explores themes of grief, love, and community, was showcased at the Six Degrees Festival 2023 held at BATS Theatre. The musical integrates traditional Cook Islands dance, music, and language, offering a culturally immersive experience.

Her work has been recognised for its commitment to authenticity and cultural representation, bringing attention to Cook Islands' stories and experiences through contemporary theatre (Cook Islands News)


 

  Resume

Year
Production
Part
Production Company
Director

FEATURE FILM

2019
Gary Of The Pacific
Small Role
Imagezone
Various

SHORT FILM

2020
GAG
Supporting Role
Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington
Rona Ann
2017
The Garden
Supporting
48 Hour Film Festival
Teherenui Koteka

TELEVISION

2023
Time Bandits
Ensemble
Paramount Television Studios
Taika Waititi

THEATRE

2023
U R HERE! (Interactive)
Ensemble
Barbarian Productions
Jo Randerson & Sepelini Mua’au
2022
The Wall
Supporting
Tawata Proudctions
Joe Dekkers- Reihana
2022
Pane Provocations
Lead
Tawata Productions
Teherenui Koteka
2021
Tangi Ke
Lead
Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington
Dr. Nicola Hyland
2019
Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington
Lead
Woman Far Walking
Sarai Perenise-Ropeti

TRAINING

2019-22
Bachelor of Arts | Theatre
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington
Various

  Skills

Accent
Australian | Māori - Te Reo Māori | Pacific Islander | UK - English
Circus
Clown
Comedy
Comedy actor | Improvisation | Musical comedy
Dancing
General movement | Maori
Driving
Driving (general)
Language
Te Reo Māori | Cook Islands
Music
Drums | Ukelele
Singing
Folk | Jazz | Musical | Pop
Water Sports
Sailing | Waka Ama