Congratulations to the NTPA Junior Theatre Festival Troupe! Congratulations to NTPA’s JTF troupe on a successful Junior Theatre Festival 2025! At the festival, NTPA Fairview Managing Director Cibby Bowden was one of only 5 Theatre Educators from across the country selected to join the Freddie G. Fellowship. As part of the Fellowship, Cibby will [...]
Private lessons are such a great tool for honing your craft. Would you like to feel more confident in your singing abilities? Would you like to overcome stage fright? Would you like to learn how to properly breath for singing? Would you like to grow your vocal range? What is your vocal range? Would [...]
William Shakespeare is often considered the greatest writer of the English language, and his stories and verses live on over four centuries after his death, and for good reason. NTPA typically produces 2-4 Shakespearean shows each year giving students an opportunity to explore the work of one of the world’s greatest writers. The most [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
