15th Annual Plano AMP Awards & Fundraiser
“The Greatest Show!”
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Willow Bend Center of the Arts
Step into the spotlight of “The Greatest Show!” at the 15th Annual Plano AMP Awards and Fundraiser! Join us as we roll out the red carpet and celebrate our young artists’ excellence in performance and leadership on and off the stage!
You’re invited to attend the ceremony, enjoy the live entertainment and stay for the after party! Get ready to celebrate the most memorable performances of 2024.
Every actor in grades K-9 who participated in a 2024 NTPA Plano production is nominated for an award. The finalists will be recognized, and award winners in each age category will be announced at the awards ceremony, so you won’t want to miss your cue!
Come be part of this fun celebration and help us raise money for NTPA Plano!
Red Carpet Photo Op
Walk the red carpet and grab photos with your favorite directors, friends and family.
Student Awards
Be there as we announce the finalists and winners in each category.
Food and Drinks
Your ticket includes a meal and non-alcoholic drinks!
Dance After Party
Live DJ, dancing, and karaoke.
Adults-Only Party
signature cocktails and karaoke
What to Expect
Funds raised by this event support ongoing operations and programming for NTPA – Plano. Your attendance will not only help us celebrate our family of actors, but will allow us to continue growing our program in 2025 and the years to come!
Red Carpet Arrival:
Strut your stuff on our glamorous red carpet starting a half hour before each awards ceremony. Grab photos with your friends and directors as you arrive.
The Awards Ceremony and Live Performances:
Witness the best and brightest talents of North Texas Performing Arts as they are honored in this dazzling awards ceremony, and relive your favorite Plano shows of the 2024 season with featured performances. We will celebrate our actors in 3 divisions separated by grade.
The Afterparty:
After each division, we invite families to join us for the annual AMP after party. Every ticket includes a meal and non-alcoholic drinks!
Kids Party Room: Kids can hang with their theatre family and dance the night away to their favorite karaoke tunes.
Adults-Only Party Room: Starting at 6:30 PM, enjoy signature cocktails, and join fellow supporters and your favorite NTPA staff for a rousing round of karaoke
Dress Code
The AMP Awards are an awards ceremony celebrating our actors, and a perfect chance to dress up for a night on the town with ties/bow ties/suits/dresses/etc. Make sure you bring your dance shoes for the After Party!
Performances
Enjoy reprise performances from some of our incredible casts! Students who are performing must purchase a ticket to attend.
NOTE: There will be a tech rehearsal for performers on Friday, February 14.
Rising Stars Performances – Grades K-3
- WANNA BE LIKE YOU – Jungle Book Kids
- BIG BLUE OCEAN – Finding Nemo Kids
- A BEAUTIFUL DAY – Scrooge
- EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE A CAT – Aristocats, Kids
Junior Division Performances – Grades 4-6
- THE GREATEST SHOW – A Million Dreams
- HARD KNOCKED LIFE – Annie, Jr
- LET IT GO – Frozen, Jr
- THE JITTERBUG – The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition
- WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER – High School Musical, Jr
Intermediate Division Performances – Grades 7-9
- THE WHOLE BEING DEAD THING – Beetlejuice, Jr
- UNDER THE SEA – The Little Mermaid
- REVOLTING CHILDREN – Matilda, Jr
- CURIOUS GEORGE THEME (Academy) – Curious George
- GASTON – Beauty and the Beast
- MEGAMIX – On Your Feet
Tickets and Pricing
Everyone attending must purchase a ticket.
Each division has their own awards event. You can purchase tickets for individual divisions or the full day.
2:30 PM – Rising Stars (Grades K-3)
4:30 PM – Juniors (Grades 4-6)
6:30 PM – Intermediate (Grades 7-9)
Red carpet starts half hour before each level.
Single division and all division tickets include a food ticket (includes small entree, side, and non-alcoholic drink). Add on meal tickets can be purchased for performer only tickets or guests who want a larger meal.
| Ticket Type | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single Division Ticket | Includes entry and seat for one division, meal ticket, and access to after parties. | $35 |
| All Divisions Ticket | Includes entry and seat for all three divisions, meal ticket, and access to after parties. | $50 |
| Performer Only | Ticket to perform only. Does not include a seat in the Rodenbaugh. Performers do not need to purchase this ticket if they have already purchased an event ticket. Includes access to student after party. | free |
| Add On Meal Ticket | Includes small entree, side, and non-alcoholic drink. Available for performer only guests or guests who want a larger meal. | $10 |