14th Annual AMP Awards & Fundraiser
Sunday, April 28, 4:00 PM
“Pure Imagination: Stars and Sweets”
Frisco Hall Event Center
Early bird ticket deadline: April 11
The 14th Annual Frisco AMP Awards and Fundraiser are sure to be most glamorous and fun AMPs yet! You’re invited to attend the ceremony, enjoy the dinner and live entertainment and stay for the after party! Get ready to celebrate the most memorable performances of 2023.
This ceremony will honor students currently in grades K-9 who participated in a production with NTPA – Frisco during the 2023 calendar year.
Come be part of this fun celebration and help us raise money for NTPA – Frisco!
Photo Opportunities
Available throughout the evening with your favorite directors, friends and family.
Casual Hors d'Oeuvres
Grab a bite or two as you casually peruse silent auction items or mingle with other attendees
Student Awards
Recognizing students currently in grades K-9 who participated in 2023 Frisco shows.
Party with Celebrity DJ
Golden Ticket Fortune
Win a free show tuition! Will your Pure Imagination Bar have the golden ticket? (up to $450 value)
Our annual AMP Awards will honor excellence in performance and leadership on and off the stage! Every actor currently in grades K-9 that was part of any 2023 production with NTPA Frisco is nominated for an award. The nominees will be recognized and award winners in each age category announced!
NTPA Frisco is like sugar: we make life a little bit sweeter! Reunite with castmates and friends at the “Stars and Sweets” themed Frisco AMP awards! Together we will celebrate NTPA Frisco student achievements and stand out performances from the 2023 season. This year we will have the opportunity for a new headshot, by Kathy Tomlin Portraits, as well as giving away a free show valued up to $450 during our “Golden Ticket Fortune Game.” Mingle with all of your NTPA Frisco friends, enjoy hors d’oeuvres at your leisure, while grabbing a photo on the step and repeat or at a photo booth while adults browse a large array of items and experiences in our silent auction fundraiser. For the perfect end to the evening, stay for the after party with Celebrity DJ Mike Morse from 106.1 KISS FM.
Be sure NOT to miss “The Director Experiences” in the silent auction. The bidding packages will feature each NTPA Frisco Director, a special theatrical offering from them and additional fun. Find your favorite director and bid on a chance to enjoy the experience with them!
All money raised by the AMP Awards supports the Capital Campaigns for NTPA – Frisco and North Texas Performing Arts. Your attendance will not only help us celebrate our family of actors but will allow us to continue growing our program in 2024 and the years to come!
Location
Frisco Hall Event Center
5353 Independence Pkwy, Frisco
Schedule
4:00 PM – Red Carpet, Silent Auction, Photo Booths, Hors D’oeuvres
5:00 PM – Awards and Performances
7:00 PM – Afterparty with Celebrity DJ
8:00 PM – End of event
How to Dress
The AMP Awards is the perfect chance to go all out gala glam! Dress for the red carpet with ties/bow ties/suits/dresses/etc. Make sure you bring your dance shoes for the after party with Celebrity DJ Mike Morse of 106.1 KISS FM!
Performances
Don’t miss our incredible reprise performances from our incredible NTPA – Frisco performers! Check back for the full list of featured performances!
*All performers must purchase a ticket.
| Song | Show | Director |
|---|---|---|
| “Dalmatian Conga” | 101 Dalmatians KIDS | Kerry Murdock |
| “Everybody Wants to Be a Cat” | Aristocats KIDS | Paige Price |
| “O, The Thinks You Can Think” | Seussical KIDS | Melissa Smith |
| “Candy Man” | Willy Wonka KIDS | Linda McAdams |
| “Arabian Nights” | Aladdin KIDS | Peyton Churchwell |
| “Humuhumukunukunukapua’a“ | High School Musical 2 JR | Shannon Hauser |
| “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” | Guys and Dolls JR | Denice Forney |
| “Fearless” | Mean Girls JR | Linda McAdams |
| “Bikini Bottom Day” | The Spongebob Musical: YE | Marissa Bergere |
| “Seize the Day” | Newsies JR | Shannon Hauser |
“The Director Experience” Silent Auction
Looking for an exciting opportunity to share with your FAVORITE NTPA Frisco Director? Be sure to check out “The Director Experience” at the silent auction for your chance to bid on a package to spend special time with an NTPA Frisco Director.
Golden Ticket
Purchase an Pure Imagination Bar for a chance to win a free show (value up to $450). Pre-purchase for $7 each. Price increases to $10 at the AMPs.
Get a New Headshot!
Dressed up, hair done, smile ready! Perfect time to grab a new headshot! These will fill up FAST. Sign Up Today for your headshot image with Kathy Tomlin Portraits. You will receive 1 professional digital image for $30. Your image will be emailed to you after the event.
Frisco 2023 Shows Sweatshirt
Pre-order deadline: April 7
Remember the 2023 NTPA Frisco season for a lifetime with this exclusive sweatshirt featuring all of our incredible 2023 shows. Pre-purchase yours today!
Tickets
Everyone attending must purchase a ticket. Each ticket includes admission, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, awards ceremony and access to the after party celebration.
Early bird deadline: April 11
| Ticket Type | Early Bird | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Ticket | $50 (exp. 4/11) | $55 |
Add-Ons
| Golden Ticket | $7 pre-order | $10 at event |
| Headshots with Kathy Tomlin Portraits | $30 | |
| Frisco 2023 Sweatshirt (pre-order deadline 4/7) | $35 |
Auction Donations
The Frisco AMPs planning committee is looking for help to take this year’s event to the next level! We need auction items!
Did you receive items for the holidays that are not your style? Consider re-gifting to Frisco for AMPs auction items all price points are needed and welcome! Have a business that can donate a product, service or gift card? We can use it! Have a custom or handmade item that you make and would generously give to us? We’d love it! Please contact us at kmurdock@ntpa.org to make a donation.
Thank you to our sponsors!
