Arts
We had the pleasure to spend some time talking to Michele Hine - Michele Hine has been a professional actor, director and acting teacher for over 40 years.
She has a Masters degree in Directing and was a co-founder of, and lecturer in, the acting department of The Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts at Unitec for many years. She also directed numerous productions at Unitec. She has acted extensively in TV, film and theatre, most recently the Feature film “SAME BUT DIFFERENT, the TV series FRESH EGGS, AUCKWARD LOVE and as Carol in GO GIRLS series 2, 3 and 4 on screen and on stage in SHAM, GWEN IN PURGATORY and ELEVATOR. She has also been seen in the title role of THE HOUSE OF BERNADA ALBA, THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES and won a Hackman theatre award for her portrayal of Jude in THE IDEA OF AMERICA. Michele has performed in Britain, Europe, Australia and Japan. She has toured NZ in two highly acclaimed solo shows and performed with such companies as Theatre Corporate, Downstage Theatre, Dramadillo and Royale Productions. Her screen appearances include two Disney films, RETURN TO OZ and ATOMIC TWISTER and the internationally acclaimed short film THIS IS HER. TV roles include ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS, SHORTLAND STREET, MERCY PEAK and AWAY LAUGHING. Michele has taught acting both nationally and internationally, including students at Unitec, Toi Whakaari and Auckland and Victoria Universities. She was Chairman of The Basement Theatre Trust Board for 8 years and is Artistic Manager of The Actors’ Program. Recorded and Edited - Matt Eller Theme Music - Ricky Simmonds