MASSIVE NUI ENSEMBLE

The heart of the company

Massive Nui Ensemble is a free ongoing development programme for committed young creatives aged 16-30. MNE is a term-based programme for members to continue learning, developing and exploring as an actor and theatre maker.

Play is at the forefront of everything, alongside rigour to work to our edges and discover all that allows. You will develop your skills, expertise, capability and create theatre through many different Massive processes.

MNE mentors include some of Aotearoa’s most experienced and curious arts practitioners, including Ali Bruce, Beulah Koale, Denyce Su’a, Dominic Ona-Ariki, Margaret Mary Hollins, Miriama McDowell, Sam Scott and Wesley Dowdell. They want to find the beautiful complicité that exists between actors, work physically and with words. MNE explores what is possible and encourages everyone to be their excellent and most wonderful self on stage. This can lead to other pathways within Massive and the wider industry.

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To join MNE, you need to have attended at least one Foundations or Essentials workshop before being considered. Register now for a workshop.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Massive Nui Ensemble (MNE) only available in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland?

Yes. However you do not have to live in Auckland to be a member. We do expect all MNE members to attend all sessions and intensives, so if you live outside of Auckland and want to be part of MNE, you will need to be able to commit to regular travel to attend MNE sessions.

How do I become a member of MNE?

You need to have attended at least one Massive Foundations or Essentials workshop before we will consider you for Massive Nui Ensemble. This is so you can experience the way Massive works and decide if you like how we think about, and make, theatre.

Who can join MNE?

MNE is for those aged 16-30 who have a desire to expand their theatre training and can commit to attending regular weekend workshops in Auckland during term time, plus week-long intensive sessions during school holiday periods. If this sounds like you and you want to continue learning, developing and exploring as an actor, Massive Nui Ensemble may be the right place for you.

How much does MNE cost?

There are no fees for Massive Nui Ensemble. We aim to make this opportunity as accessible as possible so that you can pursue something you love and are committed to.

Who do MNE members work with?

If you join MNE, you will get to work with some of Massive Theatre Company and Aotearoa’s most experienced arts practitioners who care deeply about your ongoing development and learning, including Ali Bruce, Beulah Koale, Denyce Su’a, Dominic Ona-Ariki, Margaret Mary Hollins, Miriama McDowell, Sam Scott and Wesley Dowdell. To find out more about our Company Members and our Teaching Artists visit the Our People on our website.