The Auckland Team

Neala Cullen

HQ Management | Business Manager

Bachelor of Communication Studies.

Pform team since 2017! Neala loves watching movies and letting her inner wild-child shine while belting out the lyrics to her favourite Shania Twain songs. She could quite easily have sushi for lunch every day and is a hot chocolate enthusiast!

Favourite Musical: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Quote/Motto: "That's future Neala's problem"

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Tom Wardle

HQ Management | Education Manager

ATCL Dip. Teaching Speech and Drama, UCOL Certificate in Performing Arts.

Pform team since 2012! Too loud and energetic for his own good. Tom will perform Shakespeare at every opportunity he gets (requested or not). He is obsessed with Batman, literature, poetry, classic cinema and never turns down pizza when offered.

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Pearl Stretton

HQ Management | Creative Manager

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Education).

Pform.nz member since 2006! Pearl is a confident individual who LOVES throwing herself into the limelight. She's likely to be found with a coffee cup in hand, no matter the time of day, and rewatching comfort shows on Netflix.

Favourite Musical: Falsettos
Quote/Motto: "Try everything once, and good things twice"

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Rose Stretton

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce

Tour Manager | Board of Directors

Pform.nz member since 2003! Hobbies include swimming in the ocean, journaling and going on adventures. You will never get through a conversation with Rose without her bursting into song (seriously).

Favourite Musical: Les Miserables
Quote/Motto: "Today is life, tomorrow never comes"

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Gracie Pilgrem

Franchisee | Pform Hibiscus & North

Bachelor of Dance Studies.

Pform.nz member since 2015! You will often find Gracie sporting a pair of sparkly shoes. She is always excited to chat about her next overseas trip.

Favourite Musical: Beetlejuice
Quote/Motto: "Positively positive"

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Gabbi Deed

Auckland Tutor

Currently Studying: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Security Studies).

Pform.nz team member since 2013! Gabbi loves challenging herself on the rock climbing wall or gliding across the ice skating rink. Her ideal way to wind down after a big day includes binge watching her favourite Netflix show and ordering Uber Eats.

Favourite Musical: Matilda
Quote/Motto: "Have courage and be kind"

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Emma Hoseason

Auckland Tutor

Currently Studying: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Film & Television).

Pform.nz Team Member since 2023! Emma fills her cup with country music, dipping her fries in her milkshake and re-watching the same TV shows over and over again. She loves to cook up a storm in the kitchen and winding down with a true-crime book.

Favourite Musical: Muppets Most Wanted
Quote/Motto: "Always give 100%! Unless you're donating blood"

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Tate Miller

Auckland Tutor

Pform.nz member since 2023! Tate is an optimistic guy who loves filling his spare time with video games, the latest blockbuster movies and eating ice cream.

Favourite Musical: High School Musical
Quote/Motto: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take - Wayne Gretzky - Michael Scott"

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Talia Kermode

Auckland Tutor

(Currently Studying) New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care- Companion Animals

Pform.nz member since way back! Talia joined us as a student in 2007 and performed with us for many years. After a bit of term off, Talia has joined us again as part of our tutor team from 2023. Talia is an energetic and passionate person who is often found enjoying the outdoors crystal hunting, fishing and camping.

Favourite Musical: I can't pick just one! Cats, Hairspray and Mamma Mia
Quote/Motto: Yasssss Queen!

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Jisoo Kim

Auckland Tutor

Currently Studying: Bachelor of Communications

Pform.nz member since 2023! Jisoo is an organized tutor who has well and truly made her mark on the NZ Hip-Hop scene. When Jisoo is not teaching she loves cooking, watching movies and eating way too much chocolate!

Favourite Musical: Aladdin
Quote/Moto: "Trust the process"

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Kyla Blennerhassett

Auckland Tutor

Bio coming soon ...

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Chelsie Brown

Hibiscus Coast Tutor

Pform.nz member since 2015! Chelsie is a TANK fanatic whose ideal day consists of reading at the beach and spending time with friends. She will never miss the opportunity to meet a new cat.

Favourite Musical: Wicked
Quote/Motto: "You are only bored if you are boring"

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Danyelle Mealings

Hibiscus Coast Tutor

Diploma in On-Screen Acting.

Pform.nz member since 2024. Danyelle is an ambitious individual who loves seeking beautiful sunrises and indulging in fine dining. Her ultimate form of procrastination is getting lots in the depths of a good book.

Favourite Stage show: Dorian Gray
Quote/motto: "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear- Ambrose Redmoon"

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Zoe Taylor

Auckland Tutor

Pform team member since 2016! Zoe often gets lost in the moment, dancing along to songs from musicals with an Iced coffee in hand.

Favourite Musical: Hamilton
Quote/Motto: To learn something new, you need to try new things and not be afraid to make mistakes.

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Will Stretton

Auckland Tutor

Diploma in Film and Content Creation (Currently Studying)

Pform member since 2009! Will is the ultimate triple threat. His classes are vibrant and fun and he loves to inspire children to be the best versions of themselves. Will is obsessed with superheroes, animals and anything out of this world.

Favourite Musical: Chicago
Quote/Moto: "Where there's a will, there's a way!"

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Kelsey Mercer

Auckland Tutor

Currently Studying: Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Drama and Education

Pform.nz member since 2024! Kelsey is a loving tutor with a passion for all things acting. On her off days, you'll probably find her outside exercising, surfing, cheerleading and sometimes a bit of shopping!
Kelsey's guilty pleasure is spending any time she can travelling and never turns down a slice of cake!

Favourite Musical: Miss Saigon/Mamma Mia!
Quote/Moto: 'No one will catch your dreams for you!'

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Millie Eaton

Auckland Tutor

Currently Studying: Conjoint BA (Education) and BC (Communications)

Bio coming soon...

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Tioreore Melbourne

Auckland Tutor

Bachelor of Performing Arts (Toi Whakaari)

Bio coming soon...

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Mirene Castelltort

Auckland Tutor

Currently Studying: Bachelor of Screen Production

Pform.nz member since 2017! Mirene is a spontaneous person who love watching movies and munching on all the snacks! Popcorn, M&M's, ice cream... You name it! If the weather is nice, you can catch her roller-skating along Tamaki drive, or climbing to new heights while bouldering!

Favourite Musical: In the Heights
Quote/Motto: "It's good for the plot!"

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Parekawa Finlay

Wellington Tutor

Bachelors of Creativity, Performing Arts: Drama

Pform.nz member since 2024! Parekawa is an enthusiastic performer with a love for young people and the outdoors! In the summer, you’ll most likely find her swimming in the nearest body of water she can find!
Parekawa loves the environment, taking care of it and enjoying it!

Favourite Musical: Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat
Quote/Whakatauki: Kia whakat?muri te haere whakamua - I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on the past.

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Lyrique Sheppard-Lowe

Wellington Tutor

Currently Studying: Bachelor of Performing Arts

Bio coming soon...

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Georgie Fryatt

Christchurch Tutor

New Zealand Speech Boards Associate Diploma in Speech and Drama Performance; Associate of Trinity College London Musical Theatre, Level 4 Diploma in Performing with Distinction

Pform.nz member since 2024! Hobbies include horse riding, going to the gym and watching history documentaries. If you share a car ride with her, best believe you are joining Georgie belting out her fav songs!

Favourite Musical: Les Miserables
Quote/Motto: "Shake it off"

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Rosie Leishman

Christchurch Tutor

Currently studying Bachelor of Communication in Journalism | Trinity College London Speech & Drama Grades 1 - ATCL

Bio coming soon...

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Marise Reiher

Tauranga Tutor

Bachelor of Arts Majoring in Psychology - Minoring in Human Development and Dance

Bio coming soon...

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Bella Cook

Tauranga Tutor

Currently Studying: Bachelor of Teaching

Bio coming soon...

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Ella Billcliff

Auckland Tutor

Pform team since 2011! Ella is a ray of sunshine who loves dancing along with her friends to Taylor Swift! With a bit of a sweet tooth she'll never turn down some raspberry licorice!
She loves to travel and you'll often find her in her dance classes.

Favourite Musical: Mamma Mia!
Quote/Motto: 'Live life to the fullest'

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