August Artist of the Month – Kaitlyn Wright
Congratulations to our August Artist of the Month, Kaitlyn Wright! Kaitlyn 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 with the organization on [...]
Winner of NBC’s The Voice Trained at North Texas Performing Arts
Recent winner of NBC’s The Voice Maelyn Jarmon got her start right here in Plano, Texas. Maelyn grew up in Frisco, and has a rich history with local children’s theatre, North Texas Performing Arts. From a young age she had a passion for being on the stage and starred [...]
If You Build It, He Will Come
Field of Dreams is not quite theater, but it does have a great storyline and about the only thing in the world that I can accurately quote without Google. For those of you too young to know or too old to remember, it’s about perseverance and believing in yourself and the [...]
NTPA Dedicates Willow Bend Facility
North Texas Performing Arts honored Project Willow Bend Major Donors with a reception and unveiling of room dedication plaques at Willow Bend Center of the Arts on Saturday, June 22. NTPA patrons and the public were invited to the unveiling and reception beginning at 6 PM with a short [...]
Frisco Educator Stars as “Beast” in Plano Summer Musicals Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre opens its Plano Summer Musical Series with the magical "Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” featuring a cast of some of the finest adult performers in the DFW metroplex, from professional operatic performers with experience in Carnegie Hall to a high school theater teacher. Co-starring [...]
June Artist of the Month – Hannah Makepeace
Congratulations to our June Artist of the Month, Hannah Makepeace! Hannah begin working at NTPA last year and immediately became part of the NTPA family. She graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. She grew up taking [...]
Do’s and Don’ts of Auditions
By Denver Danyla From the moment you walk in the door, you are auditioning for the production. Greet the director and introduce yourself with your first and last name. Use your monologue and song to demonstrate your strengths! No matter your skill level, NTPA is the perfect place to [...]
May Artist of the Month – DeAnna Stone
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, [...]
Audition FAQs for Parents
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 [...]
What is the NTPA Academy?
The NTPA Academy is an excellent example of one of North Texas Performing Arts' time honored values - creativity. Leaders, parents, students and staff bonded together to think outside the box; to take a risk and bring to life this amazing concept of providing a unique and supportive educational [...]
Audition Tips for Students
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 [...]
The Shops at Willow Bend Wins Obelisk Award!
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 [...]