Supercalifragi-5k-expialidocious
NTPA is excited to celebrate our 30th Anniversary with Supercalifragi-5K-expialidocious – a virtual 5K race benefiting NTPA – Frisco! We are counting down the days until our 30th Anniversary production of Mary Poppins, with a 5K across the USA! The Supercalifragi-5k-expialidocious is a virtual 5K race that can [...]
NTPA Safety Protocol Update
NTPA Safety Protocol Update Watch the video update below. NTPA Safety Protocol Update The North Texas Performing Arts Covid-19 Task Force of 30 medical doctors, legal counsel, board members and others meets regularly to define NTPA's ongoing safety procedures and protocols, ensuring that our programs [...]
February 2021 Artist of the Month – Kaitlyn Barnard-Wright
Congratulations to our February Artist of the Month, Kaitlyn Barnard-Wright! Kaitlyn Barnard-Wright graduated in 2013 Cum Laude from Texas Woman’s University where she performed in both their opera and theater productions. She has been with NTPA since 2017 and has directed and music directed for NTPA in [...]
There’s No Business Like Snow Business
Enter the All-Ages Virtual Talent Competition! Deadline: February 19, 3:00 PM Just post a video to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or Twitter with the hashtag #NTPASnowBusiness! While performers all around North Texas are snowed in, we invite you to share your talent and enter our all ages [...]
North Texas Performing Arts Celebrates 30 Years – Events & Activities Announced to Mark Significant 2021 Milestones
NTPA is celebrating 30 years with the 30th Anniversary Celebration Series including events all throughout 2021. This celebration will kick off with a 30th Birthday Celebration commemorating the founding of Plano Children’s Theatre with the NTPA - Plano production of “The Wizard of Oz” in honor of the very [...]
January Artist of the Month & NTPA’s Newest Resident Director – Hannah Brewer
Congratulations to our Artist of the Month for January, Hannah Brewer! We are also thrilled to announce Hannah’s promotion from Associate Resident Director to Resident Director. Hannah Brewer started with North Texas Performing Arts as a sophomore in high school, beginning as an actress and now as a [...]
North Texas Performing Arts recognized as Theatre Company of the Decade!
We are proud to announce that NTPA, our actors, and shows brought home SIX TOP HONORS in the 2020 Regional Broadway World Awards! This year's awards are even more special, as they celebrate the last decade of great theatre across the DFW metroplex. Congratulations to the Award Recipients [...]
December Artist of the Month – Darrell Rodenbaugh
Congratulations to our Artist of the Month for December, Darrell Rodenbaugh! Darrell joined the Plano Children’s Theatre as Governing Board President in 2010 and was elected for eight consecutive terms leading the organization to over 600% growth and to evolve into North Texas Performing Arts. Darrell [...]
NTPA is Thankful for YOU!
Our Thanks to YOU! The eighth of our "Ten Characters" is "Gratitude" and in the midst of this joyous Thanksgiving Season we want you to know how grateful we are that you are part of our family. To our students, parents and volunteers, Thank YOU for sharing your [...]
November Artist of the Month – Mike Mazur
Congratulations to our Artist of the Month for November, Mike Mazur! Mike is thrilled to be a part of the NTPA family, having worked as a theatrical director, writer, choreographer and educator since earning his Bachelor’s in English, Speech and Drama Education from Bowling Green State [...]
Plano Resident Takes the Stage for 80th Time as ‘Scrooge’ In NTPA’s Production of Scrooge, the Musical!
North Texas Performing Arts’ annual Christmas celebration tradition gets even bigger in its tenth annual year! NTPA announces that Plano resident Darrell Rodenbaugh who has played the title role of Scrooge since the tradition began in 2011 is again taking the stage in its 10th annual Christmas celebration of [...]
NTPA Stages COVID-Adapted, Bilingual “In the Heights” (Read in English and Spanish)
Read in English Leer en Español Diversity and Safety Initiatives Unite in Upcoming Musical Production The NTPA premiere production of composer and lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights looks a lot different than originally intended with new safety adaptations. NTPA - Plano Managing Director and Academy Head [...]