Erolia Ifopo


Erolia Ifopo is a New Zealand-based artist and one of the founding members of Pacific Underground, 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

Erolia Ifopo has also been involved with many Pacific theatre companies, including Pacific Underground and Fresh Ink. 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. She has also performed in various theatre productions, including "Horizons".

Theatre

Selected list of theatre activity
YearPlayRoleNotesRef
1996Tatau: Rites of PassageActor/WriterAotea Centre, Auckland
1992HorizonsActorPerforming Arts Centre, Christchurch
1997Dawn RaidsActorHerald Theatre, Auckland
1997-2000Romeo & TusiWriterWellington, Auckland, Christchurch
1998Frangipani PerfumeDirectorWellington
1993Fresh off the boatActorFree Theatre, Christchurch
1993Gifted and FreshActor
2001The Native ChefActor/WriterMasi Cafe, Wellington Fringe Festival
2001Butter LovingDirector
2019ScholarsDirector