October 2023 Artist of the Month – Kaitlyn Barnard
Congratulations to our October Artist of the Month, Kaitlyn Barnard! Kaitlyn graduated in 2013 Cum Laude from Texas Woman’s University where she performed in both their opera and theater productions. She is currently completing her Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling. Kaitlyn joined the NTPA staff in [...]
NTPA Announces Award Winning Deaf Theatre Program Director Daymond Sands
North Texas Performing Arts is proud to introduce its Program Director for the NTPA Deaf Theatre, Daymond Sands, who recently received the Art Centre of Plano’s “Arts Educator Award.” Daymond will be producing the NTPA Deaf Theatre’s first major production with “It’s a Wonderful Life” to hit the stage [...]
NTPA Starcatcher’s Student Karen Lamb Receives the Art Spark Texas Director’s Commendation Award
Congratulations to Karen Lamb on receiving the Art Spark Texas Director's Commendation Awards! Karen is a ten-year veteran of the North Texas Performing Arts Starcatchers where her roles have ranged from Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz to The Dragon in Shrek the Musical Jr. Karen is [...]
NTPA ACE Up Your Sleeve Episode 18 – Greg McKnight
Episode 18 Available to Listen NOW! Episode 18 - Greg McKnight Come and take a listen to the 18th episode of the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast where we interview Mr. Greg McKnight! He shares his bountiful wisdom about working in film and how [...]
Art Exhibit – Diversity in Artistry Series: 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month
North Texas Performing Arts proudly presents Diversity in Artistry: Hispanic Heritage Month at Neiman Marcus Welcome Center inside the Willow Bend Center of the Arts The art will be on public display September 15-October 15. North Texas Performing Arts Diversity in Artistry [...]
NTPA ACE Up Your Sleeve Episode 17 – Ruby Pullum
Episode 17 Available to Listen NOW! Episode 17 - Ruby Pullum Take a listen to episode 17 of the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast where we talk to the one and only Ruby Pullum! She talks about her show managing experiences at NTPA and [...]
NTPA ACE Up Your Sleeve Episode 16 – Paige Price
Episode 16 Available to Listen NOW! Episode 16 - Paige Price On the 16th episode of the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast, we will be interviewing Ms. Paige Price! She gives us some insightful tips for a successful audition and wise words for those [...]
NTPA ACE Up Your Sleeve Episode 15 – Kaitlyn Barnard
Episode 15 Available to Listen NOW! Episode 15 - Kaitlyn Barnard Ms. Kaitlyn shares her top techniques for improving your singing on stage! Come listen to Ms. Kaitlyn Barnard's words of wisdom about opera, theater, and education in the arts! You won't want to [...]
NTPA Deaf Theatre Presents Inaugural Production
North Texas Performing Arts is proud to announce the inaugural production of its NTPA Deaf Theatre, a new and innovative troupe focused on making theatre accessible to Deaf and hard of hearing performers and audiences in DFW. NTPA launched the troupe in summer [...]
City of Frisco Proposes Performing Arts Center – Send an Email of Support
NTPA Parents, As you may know, the Frisco City Council has commissioned a special task force to investigate building a theater within the City of Frisco. The City is asking for feedback by JUNE 20. You can send your feedback to Frisco2023@theatreprojects.com or by leaving a message at 945-205-0766. We [...]
Samantha Reser – Resident Director
North Texas Performing Arts is proud to announce the promotion of Samantha Reser to the role of Resident Director. Samantha joined the NTPA family in 2022 as a director and quickly took on management of the NTPA UpSTARt program. She has directed dozens of successful classes and camps at [...]
NTPA ACE Up Your Sleeve Episode 14 – Karen Snapp
Episode 14 Available to Listen NOW! Episode 14 - Karen Snapp In the 14th episode in the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast series, we interview Ms. Karen Snapp! She tells us how she got involved with the Deaf Community and Deaf Theater as well [...]