Pick of the Fringe picks Whitireia graduates

 ‘The Pick of the Fringe’ picks Whitireia graduates

Two graduates of the Whitireia Bachelor of Applied Arts (Performing Arts) performed in the Fringe Festival earlier this year, in a play called Poly-Zygotic. Poly-Zygotic has just been chosen as one of three ‘The Pick of the Fringe’ plays for 2009 and additional performances will be taking place from 29th April - 7th May, 6pm, at Downstage Theatre.

Tupe Lualua and Taofi Mose-Tuiloma graduated with the Bachelor degree in 2008 and 2007 respectively. This year Lualua has returned to Whitireia as a tutor of Samoan dance in the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Performing Arts).

‘The Pick of the Fringe’ has been instituted as an annual event after its success in the past; Downstage Theatre picks three real gems from the Fringe NZ Festival for a limited return season.

Poly-Zygotic takes a look at a set of Samoan triplets preparing for their annual Lotu a Tamaiti (White Sunday), an annual celebration for the young which can either be the highlight of the year or a nightmare dreaded by all. The three triplets, played by Tupe Lualua, Taofi Mose-Tuiloma and Asalemo Tofete, all struggle to define their own personality in a family packed with rules and tradition.

The play is directed by Anya Tate-Manning but has been devised by the three performers.

“All three performers are skilful and totally engaging, said a review by Melody Nixon, in Theatre Review, 15 Feb 2009. It is enjoyable for the talent of its actors and the energetic gusto of its humour.”

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