Carla Ladstaetter

Carla is a Year 7 student at Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate. In 2023, Carla received the Arts and Music Award from Tuia Burnside Primary School. Her previous theatre credits include playing the lead roles in Matilda the Musical (Showbiz Christchurch) and Once on This Island (Ovation Theatre Christchurch), as well as portraying young Anna in Disney’s Frozen JR. (The Court Theatre).

An accomplished musician, Carla has developed her own concert program and frequently performs at small festivals and other events. Her television experience includes performing on the children's show What Now and recently appearing in six episodes of Gungeons and Dragons for Kids. In addition to her musical talents, Carla excels as a violinist and dancer. She has also won the Christchurch (Irelands) Junior Singing Competition for 2023/2024 and the CentreStage Illuminate Competition in 2024.