North Texas Performing Arts announces auditions for Newsies JR!
NTPA is excited to bring this brand new title to FOUR locations! Music Theatre International has just released a JR adaptation of Disney's Newsies, providing an opportunity for younger actors to take on the iconic roles in this show! Newsies has been a long-time favorite of NTPA families [...]
March 2022 Artist of the Month – Nick Mann
Congratulations to our March Artist of the Month, Nick Mann! Nick celebrates a decade teaching with North Texas Performing Arts this year. He has directed dozens of fan-favorites across the family of NTPA theatres including shows throughout NTPA's youth and Starcatchers troupes. Nick graduated from the University [...]
Art Exhibit – Women of NTPA: Diversity in Artistry Series
Since 1995, every US president has commemorated the Month of March as Women's History Month. This year North Texas Performing Arts joins in celebrating the contributions made by women by featuring a collection of art from women in the NTPA family. Often seen behind the scenes volunteering and applauding [...]
Academy Conservatory – Open Houses and Free Trial Classes for Grades 4-12!
North Texas Performing Arts Academy Conservatory offers an exclusive opportunity for students entering grades 6-12 to study the performing arts as part of a flexible school curriculum. The Conservatory offers a high quality and challenging educational experience in a supportive learning environment to young artists with a passion for the [...]
NTPA Announces Business Manager, Seth Davidson
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Seth Davidson to NTPA Business Manager. Seth brings over twenty years of financial management and business administration experience to NTPA. He joined the NTPA staff in 2019 as Assistant Business Manager and has played a critical role in NTPA’s business [...]
March Vaccine Clinics at Willow Bend Center of the Arts!
North Texas Performing Arts continues to encourage all participants and patrons who are able to get vaccinated to prevent the spread of Covid-19 within the NTPA family. In an effort to make it as easy as possible for patrons to get vaccinated, NTPA is proud to partner with Just Shots, [...]
NTPA Safety Protocol Update
The North Texas Performing Arts Covid-19 Task Force of 30 medical doctors, legal counsel, board members and others meets weekly to update our safety protocols so that we can provide the safest possible environment for our students and patrons. Those protocols have allowed us to reopen and enjoy over [...]
February 2022 Artist of the Month – Anthony Holmes
Congratulations to our February Artist of the Month, Anthony Holmes! Anthony is an actor-musician, multi-instrumentalist, and music director. He joined NTPA as an instructor in the Academy during the 2020-2021 school year. In addition to teaching in the Academy, Anthony also serves as a Music Director on [...]
NTPA Inclement Weather Shutdown – February 23-24
Due to incoming inclement weather, the following activities have been moved to Zoom or rescheduled. Classes, Rehearsals, and Techs The following activities will be moved to Zoom or rescheduled. Students should check their email/Google Classroom for further instructions from their director. Wednesday, February 23 - all onsite activities including [...]
Announcing the Retirement of Plano Children’s Theatre Founder, Sara Egelston Akers
It is with great gratitude that North Texas Performing Arts announces the retirement of the Founder of Plano Children’s Theatre and its Vice President of Community Outreach, SaraEgelston Akers. Sara founded Plano Children’s Theatre over three decades ago and upon that foundation NTPA has become [...]
NTPA Safety Drawdown Strategy Announced
The North Texas Performing Arts Covid-19 Task Force of 30 medical doctors, legal counsel, board members and others meets weekly to update our safety protocols so that we can provide the safest possible environment for our students and patrons. Those protocols have allowed us to reopen and enjoy over [...]
NTPA Announces Director of Education, Preston Page
We are pleased to announce that Preston Page will be joining NTPA as its Director of Education. Preston will oversee the day-to-day operations of the NTPA Academy together with Head of School Mike Mazur, and will manage NTPA’s other educational offerings across all of NTPA's campuses. Preston is an [...]