14th Annual Plano and Studios AMP Awards & Fundraiser
“Hollywood Nights”
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Willow Bend Center of the Arts
Step into the Glamour of Hollywood Nights at the 14th Annual Plano and Studios AMP Awards and Fundraiser! Get ready to be swept away by the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown 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 2023.
Every actor in grades K-9 who participated in a 2023 NTPA Plano or Studios 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 Willow Bend Center of the Arts!
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, “NTPA Trivia,” 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 2024 and the years to come!
Red Carpet Arrival:
Strut your stuff on our glamorous red carpet starting a half hour before each awards ceremony. Paparazzi flashbulbs will capture your Hollywood-worthy moments as you make your grand entrance.
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 2023 season with featured performances. We will celebrate our actors in 3 divisions separated by grade.
Silent Auction:
Bid on exclusive items and experiences in our star-studded silent auction. From theater packages to one-on-one voice, acting, and dance lessons with NTPA Directors, your winning bids directly support NTPA’s Plano flagship.
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 “NTPA Trivia” and karaoke
Dress Code
Channel your inner Hollywood star with black-tie glamour or showcase your favorite iconic movie character. This is your chance to shine in the spotlight!
Performances
Enjoy reprise performances from some of our incredible casts! Students who are performing must purchase a ticket to attend.
Rising Stars Performances – Grades K-3
- Annie, Kids (“It’s the Hard Knock Life”)
- Jungle Book Kids (“I Wanna Be Like You”)
- Scrooge (“A Beautiful Day”)
- Junie B. Jones, Jr (“Top Secret Personal Beeswax”)
Junior Division Performances – Grades 4-6
- Finding Nemo, Jr (“Go with the Flow”)
- James and the Giant Peach (“Right Before Your Eyes”)
- Elf Jr (“Sparklejollytwinklejingley”)
- Peter Pan, Jr (“I Won’t Grow Up”)
- Goosebumps (“Goosebumps”)
Intermediate Division Performances – Grades 7-9
- Mean Girls, Jr (“Fearless”)
- 13 The Musical (“13”)
- Godspell (“Day by Day”)
- All Shook Up, Young at Part (“All Shook Up!”)
- Fiddler on the Roof, Jr (“Tradition”)
- Matilda (“Revolting Children”)
- Singin’ in the Rain (“Singin’ in the Rain”)
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
| Ticket Type | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single Division Ticket | Includes entry and seat for one division and access to after parties. | $30 in advance, $35 day of |
| All Divisions Ticket | Includes entry and seat for all three divisions and access to after parties. | $45 in advance, $50 day of |
| 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 |
Limited Edition T-shirts and Hoodies
Don’t forget to grab your Limited Edition Plano AMP T-shirt or Hoodie featuring AMP logo on front and list of 2023 productions on back!
ORDER DEADLINE: JANUARY 31
Get your tickets today and be a VIP at the most dazzling event of the year – the 14th Annual NTPA Plano & Studios AMP Awards: Hollywood Nights!
Thank you to our sponsors!
