Auckland Performing Arts Academy — Local services in Hibiscus and Bays

I can't speak on the inner workings of the academy, but I recently travelled to Auckland specifically to see their production of Legally Blonde the Musical. I had no prior knowledge of or experience with APAA, but I was absolutely blown away by the show. The performers are insanely talented and you can tell they were thoroughly enjoying themselves. I particularly liked how they managed to include the younger kids in the show, since Legally Blonde isn't typically a show where younger kids are cast. They worked the younger performers into the show seamlessly, and they all seemed so excited to have their chance to shine (they were also incredibly talented, especially for their age!). The performers in the lead roles had seriously insane, Broadway-level talent in both singing, dancing, and acting. Super excited to visit again and watch their...

The APAA team are very professional, great communicators and talented, dedicated staff and teachers of all the 3 core areas Muscial Theatre in dance, singing and acting. My 10 year old daughter is into her 3rd production with the team after first watching The Sound of Music production. She has been hooked ever since. I look forward to seeing the final performances each semester and recommend getting your kids involved in APAA if they have an interest in theatre or even if they wish to lift their confidence and life skills. If not, I also recommend just getting along to enjoy one of the performances and enjoying the shows as part of...

Our granddaughter is now on her 5th production with APAA. It is the best opportunity we could have ever given her as she has grown in confidence in the last three years. Her highlight of the week is attending APAA. She loves it so much! The professionalism and the directorship of APAA is exceptional. They select highly talented teachers in all facets of musical theatre. They are extremely good with children of all ages and communicate well. As a family we love to watch the children perform on stage and APAA produce outstanding...