North Texas Performing Arts is thrilled to share the news that NTPA alum Amanda Reid has joined the Broadway company of "Hell's Kitchen" and is understudying multiple roles in the show. Amanda took the stage for her Broadway debut on November 16, 2024 as the lead, Ali! Amanda shared the [...]
At North Texas Performing Arts, we believe that theatre has a lasting impact on the lives of our students. Today, we’re thrilled to honor one of our shining stars, Emmerson Pullen, on achieving an incredible milestone: performing in her 100th show with NTPA! An NTPA Academy Senior and dedicated performer, Emmerson completed her [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
North Texas Performing Arts is proud to announce Gabrielle Collins as Managing Director for Accessible Theatre, overseeing programming and operations for NTPA - Starcatchers and NTPA - Deaf Theatre troupes. “We are thrilled to welcome Gabrielle into this role,” says NTPA’s Chief Executive Officer Darrell Rodenbaugh. “Our accessible theatre initiatives continue to be a [...]
Episode 21 Available to Listen NOW! Episode 21 - Shannon Hauser The 21st episode of the Ace Up Your Sleeve Podcast features Ms. Shannon Hauser! She shares tales of her theater journey, advice for young actors, and much much more show business wisdom! Listen now! Listen Now to Episode [...]
