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I am Nino Raphael, a theatre artist with an MFA in Theatre (CP) from Victoria University of Wellington. Since 2023 I have worked freelance as an artist and teacher, with over a decade in theatre. In recent years I have led teams, collaborated with actors and community groups to promote the arts and build sustainable practice. I have been vocal coach and composer for The Man whose Mother was a Pirate – the Musical, and I currently serve as Musical Director for two community choirs, Vocal Blokes and WOSOSI. My freelance work spans teaching at Toi Whakaari, Te Koki NZ School of Music, Queen Margaret College and Rata Studios, among others, where I coach voice, plan workshops, direct productions, and mentor emerging theatre makers.…I am Nino Raphael, a theatre artist with an MFA in Theatre (CP) from Victoria University of Wellington. Since 2023 I have worked freelance as an artist and teacher, with over a decade in theatre. In recent years I have led teams, collaborated with actors and community groups to promote the arts and build sustainable practice. I have been vocal coach and composer for The Man whose Mother was a Pirate – the Musical, and I currently serve as Musical Director for two community choirs, Vocal Blokes and WOSOSI. My freelance work spans teaching at Toi Whakaari, Te Koki NZ School of Music, Queen Margaret College and Rata Studios, among others, where I coach voice, plan workshops, direct productions, and mentor emerging theatre makers.

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I am Nino Raphael, a theatre artist with an MFA in Theatre (CP) from Victoria University of Wellington. Since 2023 I have worked freelance as an artist and teacher, with over a decade in theatre. In recent years I have led teams, collaborated with actors and community groups to promote the arts and build sustainable practice. I have been vocal coach and composer for The Man whose Mother was a Pirate – the Musical, and I currently serve as Musical Director for two community choirs, Vocal Blokes and WOSOSI. My freelance work spans teaching at Toi Whakaari, Te Koki NZ School of Music, Queen Margaret College and Rata Studios, among others, where I coach voice, plan workshops, direct productions, and mentor emerging theatre makers.…I am Nino Raphael, a theatre artist with an MFA in Theatre (CP) from Victoria University of Wellington. Since 2023 I have worked freelance as an artist and teacher, with over a decade in theatre. In recent years I have led teams, collaborated with actors and community groups to promote the arts and build sustainable practice. I have been vocal coach and composer for The Man whose Mother was a Pirate – the Musical, and I currently serve as Musical Director for two community choirs, Vocal Blokes and WOSOSI. My freelance work spans teaching at Toi Whakaari, Te Koki NZ School of Music, Queen Margaret College and Rata Studios, among others, where I coach voice, plan workshops, direct productions, and mentor emerging theatre makers.

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I am Nino Raphael, a theatre artist with an MFA in Theatre (CP) from Victoria University of Wellington. Since 2023 I have worked freelance as an artist and teacher, with over a decade in theatre. In recent years I have led teams, collaborated with actors and community groups to promote the arts and build sustainable practice.

I have been vocal coach and composer for The Man whose Mother was a Pirate – the Musical, and I currently serve as Musical Director for two community choirs, Vocal Blokes and WOSOSI. My freelance work spans teaching at Toi Whakaari, Te Koki NZ School of Music, Queen Margaret College and Rata Studios, among others, where I coach voice, plan workshops, direct productions, and mentor emerging theatre makers.

Skills

Vocal

Actor Showreel

Experience Level

Vocal

Expert

Actor Showreel

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Māori

Beginner

Work Experience

Acting teacher, Opera director, Workshop planner at Te Koki New Zealand School of Music

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Acting teacher and opera director for the Classical Voice Department; workshop planner; course module advisor (2023–2024).

Teacher, Director at Queen Margaret College

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

After School teacher for Drama and Music; Director and producer for Junior Productions 2024 involving 100+ students.

Vocal & Song Leader, Musical Director, Repetiteur at World Song Singers (WoSoSi)

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025

Repetiteur with weekly rehearsals; artistic director planning public concerts and world music workshops.

Musical & Song Leader, Musical Director, Repetiteur, Artistic Director at Vocal Blokes

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025

Weekly rehearsals; concerts and workshops; leadership in diverse repertoire; artistic direction for community choir.

Actor, Assistant Director, Musician at Barbarian Productions

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Actor for newly written works; assistant director for actors and musicians; performer in public shows; musical director for arcades.

Estill Level 1 & 2 – Voice training at Education and Training

January 1, 2014 - February 29, 2016

Completed Estill Level 1 & 2 training in voice control.

Acting teacher and opera director (Classical Voice Department); Workshop planner; Director; Course module advisor at Te Koki New Zealand School of Music

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Acting teacher and opera director for the Classical Voice Department; workshop planner; director; course module advisor (2022).

After School Teacher for Drama and Music; Director and Producer for Junior Productions at Queen Margaret College

January 1, 2022 - Present

After-school teacher for drama and music; directed and produced Junior Productions (2024) involving 100+ students.

Music Leader, Musical Director, Repetiteur, Artistic Director at World Song Singers (WoSoSi)

January 1, 2022 - Present

Weekly rehearsals; planner of concerts and workshops; world music repertoire.

Musical & Song Leader; Musical Director; Repetiteur at Vocal Blokes

January 1, 2020 - Present

Weekly rehearsals; planner of concerts and workshops; predominantly English repertoire.

Actor; Assistant Director; Musician at Barbarian Productions

January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Actor for newly written works; assistant director for actors and musicians; performer and music teacher; improvisor and performer.

Acting Tutor; Movement and Voice Coach; Workshop Director; Mentor; Marker and Moderator at Victoria University of Wellington (School of English, Film, Theatre and Media)

January 1, 2020 - Present

Acting tutor for 100–300 level theatre papers; movement and voice coach for stage; workshop director; mentor for 3rd-year directing students; marker and moderator.

Producer; Director at Cuba Dupa (The Great Donsey)

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Producer and director for The Great Donsey piece at Cuba Dupa street festival.

Composer and Lyricist; Director at Fringe Festival

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Composer and lyricist for The Man whose Mother was a Pirate; director for other fringe pieces; ongoing project 2024/25.

Musical Director; Arranger at Fringe Festival

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Vocal Blokes: Songs in the Key of Love – Musical director and arranger (2024).