Rachel has had a long career in theatre and screen including a lead role in the TV series THE CULT. She has also taught drama for many years. Her more recent screen credits include the NZ tele-feature ABANDONED and the mini-series HILLARY. Rachel also appeared in 3 seasons of THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS.
FILM
YEAR
PRODUCTION
ROLE
COMPANY/VENUE
DIRECTOR
2009
MATARIKI
Midwife
Filmworks
Michael Bennett
2007
BE VERY AFRAID
Jill Pratt
Friendly Films Ltd - SPP
Jonothan Cullinare
2007
JINX SISTER
Mairie
Larry Justice
Athina Tsoulis
2007
THE MAP READER
Evelyn
John Davies
Harold Brodie
1998
LIFE CLASS - comedy Pilot
lead
6pack Productions
Kevin J Wilson
TELEVISION
YEAR
PRODUCTION
ROLE
COMPANY/VENUE
DIRECTOR
2018
THE BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES 4
Sandra
South Pacific Pictures
Murray Keane
2018
RUNAWAY MILLIONAIRES
Westpac Loans Officer
Fearless Productions
Danny Mulheron
2015
HILLARY
Infant Mistress
Great Southern Television
Danny Mulheron
2015
ABANDONED
Karen
Making Movies
John Laing
2013
THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS III
Ingrid
South Pacific Pictures
Various
2011
THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS II
Ingrid
South Pacific Pictures
Various
2010
THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS
Ingrid
South Pacific Pictures
Various
2009
THE CULT
Francess - core cast
Great Southern TV
various
2008
THE PRETENDER
TV Producer
Great Southern TV
Jonathan Brough
2006
OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE II
Anne-Marie
South Pacific Pictures NZ
various
2006
SHORTLAND STREET
Pamela Ashton
South Pacific Pictures NZ
various
2005
SHORTLAND STREET
Pamela Ashton
South Pacific Pictures NZ
various
2005
ARE YOU READY - Civil Defence
Michelle
Isola Productions
Simon Rabe
2003
SPIN DOCTORS
Eilene Haines
Commedia Pictures
Tony Holden
2000
MERCY PEAK - 3 Eps
Sue
South Pacific Pictures NZ
2000
SHORTLAND STREET - 20 Eps
Rhonda Meiklejohn
South Pacific Pictures NZ
2000
STREET LEGAL II
Caroline
Screen Works
1997
LIFE CLASS - comedy Pilot
Susan
6Pack Productions
Kevin J Wilson
1996
SHORTLAND STREET - 20 Eps
Paula Doyle
South Pacific Pictures NZ
1993
SHORTLAND STREET
Shelly the Pregnant Wife
South Pacific Pictures NZ
1992
SHORTLAND STREET
Pauline
South Pacific Pictures NZ
SHORT FILM
YEAR
PRODUCTION
ROLE
COMPANY/VENUE
DIRECTOR
2003
COCKLE
Woman
Exile Filme
Brendan Donavan
2000
ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY RICHARD
Maggie
6pack Productions
Kevin J Wilson
THEATRE
YEAR
PRODUCTION
ROLE
COMPANY/VENUE
DIRECTOR
2015
ENLIGHTENMENT
Lia
Auckland Theatre Company
Andrew Foster
2006
OCEAN STAR
Helen
Auckland Theatre Company
Roy Ward
2005
ACTORS LOUNGE - various Pieces
TAPAC
Paul Gittens
2003
THE SONG MAKER'S CHAIR
2001
SECRET BRIDESMAID BUSINESS
Angela
Auckland Theatre Company
1999
FORESKINS LAMENT
Pat
Auckland Theatre Company
1999
SEX FIEND
Anna
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
Murray Lynch
1998
SINBAD THE SAILOR
Grannie
Justin Lewis
1996-8
DUFFY IN SCHOOLS
Various
Shoulder to Shoulder
1995
TAMING OF THE SHREW
Katerina
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
1994
APRIL IN PARIS
Lead
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
1994
UNITED BROTHERS
Adeline Coffin
Justin Lewis
1993
LUNATICS, CRIMINALS, ALIENS AND WOMEN
various
1992
PACK OF GIRLS
Pam
Duncan Smith
1992
NUNSENSE
Sr. Robert Anne
Duncan Smith
1991
THE ODD COUPLE
Mick
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
Duncan Smith
1991
STEAMING
Josie
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
Alison Quigan
1991
TEECHERS
Hobby
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
Alison Quigan
1991
LADIES NIGHT
Glenda/Zoe
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
Alison Quigan
1991
ME AND MY FRIEND
Julia
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
Alison Quigan
1990
BLYTHE SPIRIT
Elvira
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
Jeff Kingsford Brown
1990
AUNT DAISY
Chorus
centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
Simon Bennett
1990
TOM FOOLERY
Singer
centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
alison Quigan
1989
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Shelby
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
Jeff Kingsford Brown
1989
COVERBOY
centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
Christina Asher
1989
PRIVATE LIVES
Sybil
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
Alison Quigan
1989
LES LIASONS DANGEUREUSES
Cecile
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
Barry Empson
1989
MY SON TAHE LAWYER IS DROWNING
Rainbow
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
David Cameron
1989
SEX FIEND
Anna
Bats Theatre
Duncan Smith
1988
AFTER THE CRASH
Maureen
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
Alison Quigan
1988
SEX TIPS FOR MODERN GIRLS
Dot
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
Alison Quigan
1988
HORTON HATCHES THE EGG
various
1988
KILLED - JULY 1916
May Dean
Stephanie McKellar-Smith
1987
A PLAY WITHOUT A TITLE
Mrs Prompter
John Davies
1986
SPEAK LOVE
various
Theatre Corporate, Auckland
Sylvia Rands
1986
THE INVESTIGATION
various
Theatre Corporate, Auckland
Gill Sutton
1986
DESIRE CAUGHT BY THE TAIL
various
Theatre Corporate, Auckland
Micheal Husrt
1986
TROJAN WOMEN
chorus
Sarah Pierce
NON-BROADCASTING
YEAR
PRODUCTION
ROLE
COMPANY/VENUE
DIRECTOR
1995
NZ POLICE FORCE
Receptionist
Communicado NZ
WEB SERIES
YEAR
PRODUCTION
ROLE
COMPANY/VENUE
DIRECTOR
2017
AUCKWARD LOVE 3
Marnie
We Three Productions
Emmett Skilton
DIRECTING
YEAR
PRODUCTION
ROLE
COMPANY/VENUE
DIRECTOR
1997
Drama Teacher in Residence
Rangitahi College
1993
Assistant Teacher
Titirangi Private Kindergarton
1993
6 Week Drama Course
The Cottage - Psychiatric Unit
1993
1 Term Teaching
Ambury Park
1992
Drama Classes for Adults
Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North
1992
Abbey Theatre Senior Class Perfomance
Director & Tutor
1991
Drama Classes
The Gifted Children's Association
1991
Theatre Sports Workshops for Teenagers
1991
Auckland Youth Theatre Holiday Programme
1990
Drama Workshops at Secondary Schools in the Manawatu
1989
Drama Workshops at Secondary Schools in the Manawatu