Maori Cultural Play Translation Needed

I have a ten-page excerpt from an English-language play and I need it rendered into rich, traditional Te Reo Māori that feels natural on stage and resonates with a general audience. While I want the translation to be culturally adapted—using authentic idioms, oratory flourishes, and chant where appropriate—the backbone of the original dialogue must stay intact. Character names and the overall line-by-line structure should mirror the source so the director can match cues without extra editing. Because humour and word-play from the original are not essential this time, you are free to craft language that privileges clarity, rhythm, and cultural depth over literal jokes. Think of it as rewriting the heart of the scene for a Māori ear, then weaving in brief karakia or haka-style cadence whenever it heightens emotion or advances the plot. Deliverables • Final script: a clean, properly formatted Word or Google Doc showing each English line followed by its Māori counterpart. • Pronunciation/chant notes: short inline guidance (macrons, stress, pauses) to help actors unfamiliar with formal oratory. • One-paragraph translator’s brief explaining key adaptation choices so the creative team understands any shifts in tone. I’m not ready to share the pages immediately. I can supply them within 2 weeks and can answer questions about setting or character intent. If you are fluent in Te Reo Māori, confident with traditional performance forms, and can complete the work within a two weeks from the date I supply the pages, I’d love to collaborate.

N° de projet : 40252370

Localisation : New Zealand