Crafting Exceptional Performers Since 2020.

Wright Rohde Academy of Performing Arts (WRAPA) is a safe space to be brave, learn and excel in the arts

“Wright Rohde, Natalie and Elise, have been instrumental in James' development in drama, theatre and singing.  Their professional and supportive approach has enabled his skills to grow faster than we could have imagined.  He is confident to try out for things that he might not get, because that is ok. The opportunities that have opened up to him have been as a direct result of the training and support he has been provided.” - Claire Paki

Our passion is our students and helping them achieve their goals.

“Wright Rohde has transformed and enhanced the theatre and performance culture for youth in Tauranga. For the first time, there are opportunities throughout the calendar year for youth to be involved in shows, attend regular workshops, and even camps - all in addition to receiving weekly tuition in speech and drama, singing and musical theatre. They aim to improve techniques and skills in each genre and, most importantly, they empower young people to have confidence in their own abilities… all while building a 'whanau' of genuine friendships. Deterred by no obstacles, the Wright Rohde team continually surprise us in the projects they choose to take on and successfully achieve!"  - Jo West  

Awards & Recognitions

  • National Speech & Drama Winner - Hugo Corin

    National Speech & Drama 3rd Place - Grace Gibson

    National Nominees Speech & Drama - Jacob West & Amy van Leeuwen

    National Nomiees Musical Theatre - Amy van Leeuwen, Hugo Corin, Aadit Tandon ,Jacob West & Finn Elliot-Lowe

  • NSSP Direct Entry Overall Winner - Aadit Tandon

  • SPEECH & DRAMA

    15 & Over Scholarship Winner - Charlie Murray

    13 & Under 15 Years Scholarship 1st Place - Alec VB Newington, 2nd Place = Mitchell Preson & Ruby Rendle

    11 & Under 13 Years - 1st - Scarlett Waterhouse, 2nd - Sienna Olsen, 3rd - Rhys Hopcroft

    10 & Under - 1st - Lily Davidson

    MUSICAL THEATRE

    Adults - 1st. - Laura Boucher

    14 & 15 Years - 2nd Place - Alec VB, 3rd Place - Mitchell Preston

    12 & 13 Years - 1st. - Scarlett Waterhouse, 2nd - Rhys Hopcroft, 3rd - Sienna Olsen

    10 & 11 Years -2nd - Coco Jacobs, 3rd - Carys Magill

    9 & Under - 2nd - Zavier Lietze