About Us

In 2018, our journey started with Natalie Wright opening Wright Performance, a speech and drama studio, and Elise Rohde opening Rohde To Stage, a vocal studio.

With shared goals and visions, they joined together in 2020 to create Wright Rohde Theatre, a safe, supportive space for motivated performers to build their skills (and gain new ones) in all areas of the dramatic and musical arts.

In 2024, now with four staff members, a new premise, and exciting future plans, Wright Rohde Theatre has evolved to become Wright Rohde Academy of Performing Arts (WRAPA).

Wright Rohde Academy of Performing Arts provides an educational training ground for performers of all ages to work towards their goals through weekly lessons, workshops and performance opportunities.

We are constantly evolving to ensure we capture the needs of our students and families, and give as many opportunities as possible to learn, extend and succeed.

With WRAPA, you get supporters for life.

“Love their emphasis on building confidence, acting skills, singing and, most importantly, bringing children of all abilities and age groups to grow as a tribe. The camaraderie that the children have developed during their time with Natalie and Elise is what creates powerful, joyful, and fun classes, workshops and shows. Could not have asked for better teachers/mentors, supporters, and friendships.” - Abha Tandon