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
- Henry Lessner, Mayor of Fairview
- 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 Costume Ball!
Each NTPA troupe selected a unique and FUN show theme for this year’s event! Guests are encouraged to dress in attire inspired by the theme of your favorite troupe (or select your favorite theme on the list!) Outfits can range from full costume to semi-formal or formal attire that hints at the show theme. Wear what you feel most fabulous in and get ready to join us for a theatrically good time!
2024 Show Themes
- Academy: Freaky Friday
- Collegiate Pursuits: Damn Yankees/50’s
- 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 |
| 6:00 PM | Ballroom Doors Open, Dinner, Entertainment, Awards, Live Auction |
| 8:30 PM | Music and Dancing |
| 9:00 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 Bidding Opens October 25!
Get ready to bid in the annual NTPA Auction! Anyone can bid in our online silent auction. You do NOT have to be present to win!
Auction Highlights!
Check back for a sneak peak at more items in this year’s auction!
Luxury Cabin Getaway in Broken Bow
3 night stay (Weekend) or 4 night stay (Weeknight) at Above it All or Among the Stars luxury cabins in Broken Bow, Oklahoma
Value: $2,300
Sky Ranch Summer Camp
One week of overnight camp. We provide an engaging summer camp experience that encourages your child to become a self-confident person who loves Christ. $1699 value
In-Home Tasting for 8 from Kistler Vineyards
Enjoy a personalized, in-home tasting for 8 of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Kistler Vineyards, the Sonoma, California's premier Chardonnay winery. Value: $1,000
Sequence Game Night and Signed Game
Win an autographed edition of Deluxe Sequence and a game night for 4 with the game creator, Doug Reuter! Appropriate for ages 7+.
Value: Priceless
14K Pink Sapphire Earrings
14K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Bezel Stud Earrings from Brilliant Earth, the leader in ethical and sustainable jewelry.
$750 Value
Dallas SEO Website design
Original Website designed (or redesigned) and developed by SEO Dogs, an award-winning Dallas digital marketing agency.
$7500 Value
Hunting Trip for 4 Hunters to New Zealand
5-day, 4-night excursion to New Zealand to Big Game Hunt for up to four hunters. Can be used in 2024, 2025, or 2026!
Value: $12,000
Light up the Bank of America Tower
A once of a lifetime opportunity for YOU to choose the colors that light up the Bank of America Tower. Donated by Bank of America Plaza.
$13,469 value
Ultimate Shooting Experience
6-month Gold Level Membership to Mission Ridge Range and Academy in Plano, TX! Featuring 30,000 square feet of family-friendly indoor ranges for firearms and archery! $585 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
Diamond Hoop Earrings - 1.5 carats
Beautifully elegant Diamond Hoop Earrings with 14-karat yellow gold and a combined total of 1.50 carats of round Diamonds
Value: $2,310
Tropical Getaway at Club Wyndam Kauai
A trip to paradise awaits! Enjoy a tropical getaway at Club Wyndam Ka 'Eo Kai in Kauai, Hawaii, a beautiful golf course resort.
Value: $3,000
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
Resort, Golf & Stay Package in Orlando
Enjoy a 5-Night Stay in a 4-Bedroom Lagoon Facing Flat and 8 Rounds of Golf at Evermore Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Value: $6,500
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
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Community Honorees Sponsor
Sara Akers
Raffle Sponsor
Entertainment Event Sponsor
Headliner Sponsor
Headliner Sponsor
David Downs and Chris Krupa Downs
Premiere Table Sponsor
Janet Sherlip
Media Sponsor
Honoree Reception Sponsor
Director Table Sponsors
Ed and Christine Kless
The Zerega Family
Myra and Kenneth Knott
Tom and Tara Walsh
Darrell and Lisa Rodenbaugh
Jay and Sara Johnson
Collegiate Pursuit Families
NTPA Repertory Board
NTPA Academy Board
NTPA Dallas Board
NTPA Frisco Board
NTPA Plano Board
Stardust Delights – Chef’s Showcase
