Let’s be honest: your voice is your superpower. Whether you’re in a choir, recording covers for TikTok, or prepping for your next NTPA performance, your vocal cords do a lot of heavy lifting. But like any instrument, your voice needs care to perform at its best. If you want to keep hitting those high [...]
IT'S SHOWTIME! BEETLEJUICE JR is coming to NTPA at all 5 locations! Auditioning Grades 5-12 NTPA is excited to bring this brand new musical to all FIVE of our NTPA stages. We kick off the NTPA Premiere in Plano this fall, followed by productions in Southlake, Fairview, Frisco, and [...]
Episode 27 Available to Listen NOW! Episode 27 - Nick Cutelli Come take a listen to this very special episode of The ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast where we interview Mr. Nick Cutelli! Mr. Nick shares with us his wisdom on improv theater, stories about his personal journey as [...]
Episode 26 Available to Listen NOW! Episode 26 - Bonnie Grugle In this episode of The ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast, we interview Bonnie Grugle! Ms. Bonnie tells us about the importance of dance in musical theater, gives us a lesson in the 5 body points, and so much [...]
Episode 25 Available to Listen NOW! Episode 25 - Jason Robert Villarreal We celebrate two years of The Ace Up Your Podcast with a two part interview with a very special guest… Mr. Jason Villarreal! Mr. Jason shares some very valuable knowledge about self expression, personality, and advice for [...]
You’ve submitted your audition, and have been excitedly waiting to hear back from your director. Now, you’ve received an email inviting you to callbacks… great! Except you’ve never done that before. What should you expect? Well, here are some pointers: DO: Be prepared! If your director has given you material to have prepped and [...]
by Nick Cutelli When I first started at Second City Improv theater in Chicago one of my very first directors told me that if you're good at improv there's a good chance that you're probably going to be really good at life and to be honest I truly believe that that is a fact. [...]
Episode 23 Available to Listen NOW! Episode 23 - Zayde Vetter Come take a listen to the 23rd addition to the Ace Up Your Sleeve Podcast where we interview Ms. Zayde Vetter! She shares with us many interesting and insightful views into her role as a director at NTPA. [...]
Auditioning for theatre can be an exhilarating yet nerve-wracking experience. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting your journey with us at NTPA, one thing remains constant: the importance of a well-prepared audition package. Your audition package is your calling card, showcasing your talent, versatility, and potential to directors, casting agents, and production [...]
Episode 22 Available to Listen NOW! Episode 22 - Lauren Boykin In episode 22 of the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast, we interview one of our very own podcast team members and NTPA Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Ms. Lauren Boykin. She shares with us her personal experiences [...]
