Rhian Firmin is a familiar face to summer Shakespeare audiences, having performed in several productions as an undergraduate at Massey University before taking on her training at UNITECH. After graduating with her performing arts degree, Firmin founded Simple Truth Theatre, working as a director, actor, producer, tutor, and voice coach all around Aotearoa, before returning to Te Papaioiea in 2020. Working behind the scenes over two seasons, Rhian is committed to the idea of Company, of wellbeing and the kaupapa of collaboration.