February 2025 Artist of the Month – Niquel Barnett
Congratulations to our February Artist of the Month, Niquel Barnett! Niquel Barnett is a proud graduate of the University of North Texas with a degree in Theatre Performance, Niquel Barnett is a founding member of the sketch comedy troupe, Rent Free, and has spent the last 3 [...]
Art Exhibit – Diversity in Artistry Series: Biography of Womanly Blues
North Texas Performing Arts and the Plano Arts Association proudly present Diversity in Artistry: "Biography of Womanly Blues" by Jose Angel Hernandez Free reception to meet the artist Friday, February 21, 6:00-7:30 PM at Neiman Marcus Welcome Center inside the Willow Bend Center of the Arts The [...]
North Texas Performing Arts Takes Home FOUR Broadway World Awards
Broadway World has announced the winners of their annual regional theatre awards, and NTPA shows, directors, designers, and actors captured a total of 4 BIG WINS! Congratulations to all the NTPA shows, performers, and production team members recognized. North Texas Performing Arts 2024 Broadway World Awards Winners: BEST THEATRE [...]
Congratulations NTPA JTF Troupe!
Congratulations to the NTPA Junior Theatre Festival Troupe! Congratulations to NTPA’s JTF troupe on a successful Junior Theatre Festival 2025! At the festival, NTPA Fairview Managing Director Cibby Bowden was one of only 5 Theatre Educators from across the country selected to join the Freddie G. Fellowship. As part [...]
How to Get the Most Out of Private Lessons
Private lessons are such a great tool for honing your craft. Would you like to feel more confident in your singing abilities? Would you like to overcome stage fright? Would you like to learn how to properly breath for singing? Would you like to grow your vocal range? What [...]
Need a Shakespearean Monologue? Try these!
William Shakespeare is often considered the greatest writer of the English language, and his stories and verses live on over four centuries after his death, and for good reason. NTPA typically produces 2-4 Shakespearean shows each year giving students an opportunity to explore the work of one of the [...]
NTPA Alum Amanda Reid Makes Her Broadway Debut in Hell’s Kitchen!
North Texas Performing Arts is thrilled to share the news that NTPA alum Amanda Reid has joined the Broadway company of "Hell's Kitchen" and is understudying multiple roles in the show. Amanda took the stage for her Broadway debut on November 16, 2024 as the [...]
NTPA Student Emmerson Pullen Performs in 100th Show!
At North Texas Performing Arts, we believe that theatre has a lasting impact on the lives of our students. Today, we’re thrilled to honor one of our shining stars, Emmerson Pullen, on achieving an incredible milestone: performing in her 100th show with NTPA! An NTPA Academy Senior and [...]
Art Exhibit – Diversity in Artistry Series: Native American Heritage
North Texas Performing Arts and the Plano Arts Association proudly present Diversity in Artistry: Native American Heritage Exhibit Free reception to meet the artists Saturday, November 16, 1:00-3:00 PM at Neiman Marcus Welcome Center inside the Willow Bend Center of the Arts The art will be on [...]
October 2024 Artist of the Month – Sasha Garcia
Congratulations to our October Artist of the Month, Sasha Garcia! Sasha is an alumna of the NTPA program and now serves as a Music Director and Camp Instructor. Her work at NTPA led her to be awarded the Broadway World Award for Best Music Direction & Orchestra [...]
Art Exhibit – Diversity in Artistry Series: Hispanic Fusion
North Texas Performing Arts and the Plano Arts Association proudly presentDiversity in Artistry: Hispanic Fusion Art ExhibitFree reception to meet the artistsSaturday, October 5, 6:00-7:30 PMat Neiman Marcus Welcome Center inside the Willow Bend Center of the ArtsThe art will be on public display for through [...]
10 Vocal Health Tips Every Aspiring Singer Needs to Know
Let’s be honest: your voice is your superpower. Whether you’re in a choir, recording covers for TikTok, or prepping for your next NTPA performance, your vocal cords do a lot of heavy lifting. But like any instrument, your voice needs care to perform at its best. If you want [...]