Saturday, November 2, 5:00-10:00 PM
Plano Event Center
2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074
The 3rd Annual NTPA Stardust Awards is a prestigious gala celebration dedicated to honoring the vibrant performing arts community in North Texas. This annual event serves as a gathering of arts enthusiasts, supporters, and advocates for an evening filled with joy, recognition, and charitable giving. Honorees are nominated by the public in twelve Community Awards and eleven NTPA Volunteer Award categories.
Proceeds from his event go to fund scholarship for the underserved, theatre improvements, and other operational needs.
Headliner Guest Artists
Our special Headliner Guests this year are Broadway star and performer Malik Akil Kimani Victorian from Disney’s Aladdin and Mean Girls. We are also joined by Grammy Award-winner and five-time #1 Billboard Charting musician/artist/composer Kitt Wakeley.
Honorary Stardust Awards Committee
Co-Chairpersons: Honorable Mayor John Muns and Joa Muns.
“Joa and I are excited to be a part of NTPA’s 2024 Stardust Awards to recognize the incredible talent, leadership, volunteerism, and support that make possible such a rich artistic community.”
Committee Members
- Julie Holmer, Plano City Council Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
- Tammy Meinershagen, Frisco City Council Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
- Shelby Williams, Plano City Council
- Rick Horne, Plano City Council
- David Downs, Plano Planning & Zoning Commission Chairperson
- Chris Krupa Downs, attorney and recent Plano Athena Award Recipient
- Danelle Bender, SVP & Chief Treasury Officer, Dairy Farmers of America
Event Highlights
How to Dress: Show-Themed Formal!
Each NTPA troupe selected a unique and FUN show theme for this year’s event! Guests are encouraged to dress in semi-formal or formal attire inspired by the theme of your favorite troupe (or select your favorite theme on the list!)
2024 Show Themes
- Academy: Freaky Friday
- Collegiate Pursuits: County Fair
- Dallas: Chicago
- Deaf Theatre: Murder on the Orient Express
- Fairview: Alice in Wonderland-Steampunk
- Frisco: Disaster
- Plano: The Great Gatsby
- Repertory: Phantom of the Opera
- Southlake: Annie
- Starcatchers: Beauty & The Beast
- Studios: 1800’s Themed
Event Schedule
| 5:00 PM | Doors Open, Silent Auction Opens, Cocktail Hour |
| 6:15 PM | Dinner, Entertainment, Awards, Live Auction |
| 8:30 PM | Music and Dancing |
| 9:30 PM | Silent Auction Closes |
| 10:00 PM | Music Concludes |
NTPA Unlimited Raffle!
Win “All-You-Can-NTPA” for ONE YEAR!
The annual raffle is back! Get your raffle tickets now for a chance to win free tuition for a year! The grand prize also includes tickets to every NTPA show, special event tickets, and free gallery wall photos at your selected location! Grab your tickets and view full details at the link below.
Auction Donations Needed!
Your support plays a pivotal role in ensuring that NTPA continues to provide exceptional performing arts education and experiences that shape the future.
Every donated item worth $100 or more will receive one entry into the NTPA Unlimited raffle drawing!
If you have questions or need more information, please contact us at stardust@ntpa.org.
Auction Highlights!
Check back for a sneak peak at more items in this year’s auction!
Let's Roam Scavenger Hunts
Discover your city or somewhere new with these one-of-a-kind scavenger hunts. See hidden gems, learn fun facts, and find great photo ops.
$270 Value
Cowboys Golf Club Twosome
A Round of Golf for Two at Cowboys Golf Club, a premier resort-style, daily-fee golf course in Texas, and the world's first NFL-themed golf course!
$500 Value
THE NTPA STARDUST AWARDS
Nomination and Selection Process
Public nominations for the Stardust Awards are meticulously reviewed and judged by the esteemed NTPA Arts Advisory Council, comprising civic leaders and industry professionals. Finalists in each category are announced in August, and award recipients are notified in September, leading up to the grand gala event in November. NTPA Volunteer Award recipients are chosen by a committee of NTPA Governing Board Members and senior NTPA staff.
The NTPA Stardust Awards Gala is not only a celebration of artistic excellence but also a crucial fundraising initiative to support and sustain the thriving performing arts community in North Texas.
North Texas Performing Arts Stardust Award Categories
(This year’s Nominations are now closed)
Community Awards
- Distinguished Elementary School Performing Arts Educator
- Distinguished Middle School Performing Arts Educator
- Distinguished High School and Senior High Performing Arts Educator
- Distinguished Collegiate Performing Arts Educator
- Distinguished Performing Artist
- Distinguished Performing Arts Volunteer
- Distinguished Performing Arts Leadership
- Distinguished Performing Arts Organization
- Distinguished Performing Arts Philanthropy
- Business Champion for the Performing Arts (Small & Medium Business)
- Business Champion for the Performing Arts (Large Business)
- Arts Advocate of the Year
NTPA Volunteer Awards
- Outstanding Show Manager
- Outstanding Set-Build Creation
- Outstanding Costume Design
- Outstanding Technical Design
- Outstanding Show Promotions and Fundraising
- Outstanding Marketing
- Legacy Award
- Founder’s Award
- President’s Award
- Volunteer of the Year
