WELCOME TO
APEX ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
EMPOWERING DIVERSE VOICES, ONE PERFORMANCE AT A TIME
Apex Academy is all about helping young actors grow and succeed in the world of screen and stage acting. We offer affordable, high-quality classes that combine hands-on training with real-world opportunities, like connections to the Third Culture Film Festival and Tauranga Shakespeare Festival. Our small class sizes mean personalized attention for each student, building confidence, creativity, and discipline. With options ranging from group sessions to one-on-one coaching, Apex helps youth develop their talent, explore career pathways in the performing arts, and create cool content along the way.
TESTIMONIALS
I just wanted to say how grateful I am for attending Harry Oram’s acting classes last term. I haven’t been to many classes but I can definitely say it was the best acting class I had ever done to date. Harry is a fantastic teacher who was very welcoming, approachable and very knowledgeable in what he does. I loved how passionate he was with each members scenes and being able to directly give feedback on how to improve our performance and push the boundaries. I loved every minute of these classes and highly recommended them to anybody who are keen to learn the art of acting and theatre.
HOETE MITAI-NGATA
Harry is an amazing acting teacher who is very passionate about the industry. It was crazy how much gold nuggets he would drop in every class I attended – Not only on how to win in this industry but on how to win in life as well. What I enjoyed immensely was the fact that he really encouraged me to push my boundaries and go beyond what I think I was capable of as a beginner actor.
I would definitely without a doubt recommend his classes if you’re a beginner actor like myself, or an advance actor like many of my classmates who attended. I am very grateful for his teachings and his way of teaching. I have learnt way more than I intended.
Thank you Harry!
MATIA MITAI
Harry is a passionate and energetic coach who inspires his students to be their best. He gives great feedback which help you to dig deeper and get a better understanding of the character so that you can improve as an actor. He created a safe space for me to be vulnerable, honest, free, and explore my expression as an actor in front of my coursemates and an audience. Being naturally shy person, coaching with Harry has helped me to come out of my shell and break down some of my own barriers. I really enjoyed the learning process and I grew quickly as an actor in the time that we trained together. With talent for directing, I feel like Harry really sees into every person’s unique gifts and potential and helps bring them out into the light.
SHARIN SHAIK
Studying acting at Apex with Harry has been life changing. Every week I look forward to classes in a supportive,educational environment. Harry being an easy person to talk to take direction from contributes to how comfortable classes are while still being learning filled. Before starting at Apex my self confidence on camera was hard to deal with, now at Apex I have learnt to do better and flourish on screen.
Harry has a way of making sure everyone in the class learns something new as well as creating a close knit atmosphere that feels like a second home.
I’ve gotten so many new opportunities from joining Apex”
KADE MORRIS
“I joined Apex in 2021 recommended by a friend to do a Combat workshop. After the workshop I tried out Acting for Stage and Screen. I was so nervous to start with and thought I’d never make out to be an actor. Harry, Head tutor, a very inspiring teacher, was very good in giving me encouragement and challenging roles that after each term I enjoyed acting more and more. I’ve now performed in several Apex showcases and last year played Romeo at Coronation Park. Harry said if I can play Romeo I could play anything. It was a great challenge. I’ve also now done a feature film, a documentary and a short film. Thanks to Apex I’m now ready to look for an agent.”
JOHNNY CONDINATO
