NTPA is thrilled to offer specialty courses with Tony Award-winning producer Sally Cade Holmes! Upcoming Courses Broadway Happy Hour Pull up a stool, pour yourself a beverage, and join Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, Sally Cade Holmes for a fun dive into the ins and outs of Broadway. Learn what it takes [...]
The World's Largest All-Ages Virtual Talent Competition! Thank you to our sponsors! Friends and Family Platinum Donation in honor of Darrell Rodenbaugh Friends and Family Silver Donation in memory of Joshua Akers Thank you to everyone who participated in North Texas's Got Talent! Performers from around the world are invited [...]
Congratulations to our May Artist of the Month, DeAnna Stone! DeAnna serves as the Managing Director for the North Texas Performing Arts Academy. She began her adventure on the stage at the young age of six years old and continued to pursue the stage throughout college. After college, she continued her theatre journey [...]
How do I help my child choose appropriate material for their audition? Students who are new to theatre and/or NTPA are highly encouraged to take the Intro to Acting and/or the free UpSTARt Workshop. These courses focus on performance basics, and include help with audition prep. Students auditioning for musicals are highly encouraged to listen [...]
Always arrive early Arriving early gives you the best chance to be calm and centered while also allowing you to scope out the scene and get to see what is required. Give yourself plenty of time to arrive and find parking. Dress Pay attention to what you wear. We recommend clothes you can move [...]
The Shops of Willow Bend and Starwood Retail Group win Business Council for the Arts New Initiative Award for 2018! Founded by the philanthropist and developer, Ray Nasher, the Business Council for the Arts connects business, leaders in our community and arts nonprofits to provide a vibrant cultural arts environment in North Texas. Each [...]
By Kaitlyn Wright An audition is your first impression in a production. This is your chance to show not just your talent, but your dedication and preparation. Here are some tips and resources for finding the perfect song for your next audition! Learn About the Show Study the show and find the characters you [...]
By Bethany Bourland Actors usually love performing scenes with other people. When it comes to performing monologues for auditions, though, we usually feel like this: But here is the deal: as an actor, you must master the audition, because it is part of the game! So here are some tips for selecting your monologue: [...]
By Charlotte Forcht If you are participating in a full-length theatrical production for the first time, the process can seem intimidating. One crucial part of joining any community is learning their language. Familiarizing yourself with certain acting terms and phrases will help you feel less like an outsider and will make the whole experience [...]
North Texas Performing Arts invites the public to attend the formal dedication of The Brodie Copeland Theatre on Saturday, October 13, at 3 p.m. at The Shops of Willow Bend. Refreshments will be served at 3 p.m. with the dedication beginning at 3:30 p.m. Sean Copeland and son, Brodie, were taken from us in [...]
