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Select Sundays, 5:00-7:00 PM
at Willow Bend Center of the Arts (Plano)

– January 28
– February 11, 2:00-4:00 PM
– March 17
– April 21
– May 26
– June 16
– July 21
– August 18
– September 29
– October 27
– No Class in November
– 
December 1

About the Class

Come join the Starcatchers Monthly Musical Theater Appreciation class! We invite you to join us once a month for this FREE class where we will learn all about the important parts of musicals! Each month we will watch a movie musical and talk about the parts of the show, the characters, the music and the dancing we see in each show. Our goal is to expand students’ knowledge of musical theater through a fun and engaging class where we can all learn together. This class is a great opportunity to meet other Starcatchers families while learning about musicals.

Open to all ages. This class is designed for individuals with various disabilities and their families.

Tuition

FREE!

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NOTE: Occasional strobe lighting is used during this production

Free Ticket Cards & Free Passes are NOT eligible for use in this production except those that specifically list this show.

NTPA Repertory Theatre continues its tradition of bringing professional quality productions with adult stage veterans to Plano and North Texas.

Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway musical, The Producers once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. It is a truly “boffo” hit, winning a record twelve Tony Awards and wowing capacity crowds night after night.

The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive “Springtime for Hitler”), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.

With a truly hysterical book co-written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan (Annie) and music and lyrics by Mr. Brooks, The Producers skewers Broadway traditions and takes no prisoners as it proudly proclaims itself an “equal opportunity offender!”

Showtimes

Friday, April 19, 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 20, 2:30 PM
Saturday, April 20, 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 21, 2:30 PM – CANCELED
Thursday, April 25, 7:30 PM
Friday, April 26, 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 27, 2:30 PM *ASL Performance
Saturday, April 27, 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 28, 2:30 PM
*ASL interpreted performance – recommended seating to view the interpreter is on stage right

Credits

THE PRODUCERS
A Mel Brooks Musical
Book by MEL BROOKS & THOMAS MEEHAN |  Music and Lyrics by MEL BROOKS
Original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman
By special arrangement with StudioCanal
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Showtimes

Thursday, April 25, 7:15PM
Friday, April 26, 7:15PM
Saturday, April 27, 2:15PM & 7:15PM
Sunday, April 28, 1:00PM & 5:00PM

Synopsis

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.

Credits

Book by Timothy Allen McDonald, Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

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Showtimes

Thursday, April 25, 7:15pm
Friday, April 26, 7:15pm
Saturday, April 27, 2:15pm & 7:15pm
Sunday, April 28, 2:15pm & 5:15pm

Synopsis

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!

Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?

Credits

Music Adaptations, Vocal and Incidental Arrangements by Madeline Smith

Orchestrations and Music Produced by Matthew Tischler
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Showtimes

Thursday, April 25 7:00pm
Friday, April 26, 7:00pm
Saturday, April 27 1:00pm
Sunday, April 28, 1:00pm

Synopsis

This exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society.  The story focuses upon a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie—and it is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted.

Credits

By Arthur Miller

When and Where

Sunday, April 28, 3:30-5:30 PM
at Willow Bend Center of the Arts

About the Meeting and Workshp

Join the Collegiate Pursuits team for an Interest Meeting and Audition Workshop. We will meet 3:30-4:30 PM to discuss all things Collegiate Pursuits! This program offers so much more than productions—training and opportunities outside of shows are actually the bulk of what we do. From 4:30-5:30 PM, we will host a free audition workshop. Students can volunteer to work an audition piece or two with the Collegiate Pursuits team.

If you have any questions, please email us at pursuits@ntpa.org!

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New to Auditions?

If you are thinking about signing up your first audition but aren’t sure what to expect, you might consider attending a FREE UpSTARt Workshop which is a fast-paced, high-energy, and fun-filled two-hour workshop designed to our future actors the confidence and training to “take the stage” in their first audition.

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Synopsis

Presenting NTPA-Plano’s Pride Month Title: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie!

Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation.

Supported by his brilliant, loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies, and steps out of the darkness into the spotlight.

Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true.

Director’s Note

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to direct “Everybody’s Talking about Jamie” because it’s a story that resonates deeply with me. At its heart, it’s a tale of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of unconditional love.

Jamie New’s journey is one of triumph over adversity. Despite facing numerous challenges and societal prejudices, Jamie refuses to dim his light. His unwavering confidence and pride are truly inspiring, serving as a reminder that we should never let others dictate our worth or dampen our spirits.

One aspect of the story that particularly moves me is Jamie’s relationship with his mother. Their bond is a beautiful portrayal of love, support, and acceptance. It highlights the importance of having a strong support system, especially during times of uncertainty and doubt.

As a director, I am passionate about bringing Jamie’s story to life on stage because it’s a celebration of individuality and the courage to embrace who you truly are. It’s a reminder that we all deserve to shine brightly and take center stage in our own lives. I believe that “Everybody’s Talking about Jamie” has the power to uplift, inspire, and spark meaningful conversations about acceptance and inclusion.

– Jason Robert Villarreal

Resources

Audition Tips for Students
NTPA Casting Philosophy
Audition FAQs for Parents

Credits

Book & Lyrics by Tom MacRae
Music by Dan Gillespie Sells
From an idea by Jonathan Butterell

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New to Auditions?

If you are thinking about signing up your first audition but aren’t sure what to expect, you might consider attending a FREE UpSTARt Workshop which is a fast-paced, high-energy, and fun-filled two-hour workshop designed to our future actors the confidence and training to “take the stage” in their first audition.

Check Out Our FREE UpSTARt Workshops!

To discourage “no show” audition reservations, NTPA will charge a “No Show Fee” of $15.00 for 6-12th grade productions to those students that commit and then skip their audition time slots.  A reminder will be sent via email at least two weeks prior to the audition, and the student can change or cancel their audition time slot up to 24 hours prior to the audition without incurring a fee.

Synopsis

What would you do if you had all eternity? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tuck’s unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey.

Resources

Audition Tips for Students
NTPA Casting Philosophy
Audition FAQs for Parents

Credits

Book by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle, Music by Chris Miller, Lyrics by Nathan Tysen,
Based on the novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
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Showtimes

Thursday, May 2, 7:15pm
Friday, May 3, 7:15pm
Saturday, May 4, 2:15 & 7:15pm
Sunday, May 5, 1:15 & 6:15pm

Synopsis

Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign with Cady going undercover as an aspiring Plastic. When the lines between the real Cady and her Plastic self get blurred, she must find her way back to herself and her true friends.

Credits

Based on the Paramount Pictures film Mean Girls
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Showtimes

Thursday, May 2, 7:00PM
Friday May 3, 7:00PM
Saturday, May 4, 1:00PM
Saturday, May 4, 6:00PM
Sunday, May 5, 1:00PM
Sunday, May 5, 6:00PM

Synopsis

Happiness is great musical theatre! With charm, wit, and heart, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. This revue of songs and vignettes, based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip, is the ideal first show for those who would like to do a musical. Musical numbers include “My Blanket and Me,” “The Kite,” “The Baseball Game,” “Little Known Facts,” “Suppertime,” and “Happiness.” Guaranteed to please audiences of all ages!

Credits

Clark Gesner

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Film Showings

Friday, May 3, 6:30 PM
Friday, May 3, 8:15 PM

Synopsis

Deep within the echoing halls of Elsinore, young Hamlet faces a world of shadows and intrigue. After an unsettling encounter with his father’s ghost, the prince is thrown into a tumultuous journey, grappling with betrayal, love, and the age-old question: to be or not to be. As courtly dramas and dark secrets unfold, the essence of Shakespeare’s classic narrative comes alive.

Credits

by William Shakespeare

Sign Up for an audition slot
Complete the online audition form

New to Auditions?

If you are thinking about signing up your first audition but aren’t sure what to expect, you might consider attending a FREE UpSTARt Workshop which is a fast-paced, high-energy, and fun-filled two-hour workshop designed to our future actors the confidence and training to “take the stage” in their first audition.

Check Out Our FREE UpSTARt Workshops!

Synopsis

The internationally popular game is now a fun-filled musical that brings the world’s best-known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery: who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon. The audience receives forms to help them deduce the solution from clues given throughout the fun-filled evening. Three audience members choose from cards representing the potential murderers, weapons, and rooms; there are 216 possible solutions! Only one hard-nosed female detective is qualified to unravel the merry mayhem. Comic antics, witty lyrics, and a beguiling score carry the investigation from room to room. Even after the culprit confesses, a surprise twist delights the audience. This colorful crowd-pleaser was devised by the authors of Murder at Rutherford House and other popular interactive entertainments.

Resources

Audition Tips for Students
NTPA Casting Philosophy
Audition FAQs for Parents

Credits

Based on the Parker Brothers’ Board Game
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