16th Annual Plano and Academy AMP Awards & Fundraiser
“A Tale as Old as Plano”
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Willow Bend Center of the Arts
Be our guest at the 16th Annual Plano and Academy AMP Awards and Fundraiser! We invite you to step into the enchanted castle for “A Tale as Old as Plano.” Join us as we roll out the royal red carpet to celebrate our young artists’ inner beauty and 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 ball! Get ready to celebrate the most memorable performances of 2025.
Every actor in grades K-9 who participated in a 2025 NTPA Plano and NTPA Academy 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—don’t let the last petal fall before you secure your spot!
Red Carpet Photo Op
Walk the red carpet and grab photos with your favorite directors, friends, family, and enchanted items.
Student Awards
Join us in the Rodenbaugh Ballroom and cheer as we announce the finalists and winners in each category.
Food and Drinks
It is our greatest pleasure to proudly present you dinner! One dinner & drink included with each ticket purchased. Additional snacks and souvenirs are also available in the dining room.
After Party
Plan to stay and dance the night away in the ballroom! Dancing Karaoke, and the 360-degree photo booth!
Adults-Only Party
Gaston’s Tavern features wine, beer, themed cocktails, and karaoke. Come relax—you’re our guest!
What to Expect
Funds raised by this event support ongoing operations and programming for NTPA – Plano and NTPA – Academy. Your attendance will not only help us celebrate our family of actors, but will allow us to continue growing our program in 2026 and the years to come!
Grades K-3 – Rising Stars
12:00 PM – Red Carpet for Rising Stars
12:30 PM – Rising Stars Awards
Grades 4-6 – Juniors
2:00 PM – Red Carpet for Juniors
2:30 PM – Juniors Awards
Grades 7-9 – Intermediate
4:00 PM – Red Carpet for Intermediate
4:30 PM – Intermediate Awards
Followed by fun Valentines Day Dance with a DJ!
Red Carpet Arrival:
Strut your stuff on our glamorous red carpet starting a half hour before each division’s 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 productions of the 2025 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: 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 royal ball with ties, bow ties, suits, and dresses. 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. Performers in grades K-9 are asked to purchase a Division Ticket, so they can get a wristband for admission to the show, the food, and the fun festivities.
NOTE: There will be a tech rehearsal for performers on Friday, February 13.
Rising Stars Performances – Grades K-3
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Cruella de Ville from 101 DALMATIANS, Director Zayde Vetter
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Oh The Thinks you can Think from SEUSSICAL KIDS, Director Sydni Casaubon
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A Beautiful Day from SCROOGE, Director Mike Mazur
Junior Division Performances – Grades 4-6
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What Time is It? From HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 JR, Director Peyton Churchwell
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BFF from SPONGEBOB YE, Director Peyton Churchwell
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Be Brave/Be My Baby/Unwritten from EMMA JV, Director Lynley Glickler
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Adventure is a Wonderful Thing from ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR, Director Austin Keefer
Intermediate Division Performances – Grades 7-9
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Sword fight from THREE MUSKETEERS, Director Brenna Petersen
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Opening from ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR, Director Zayde Vetter
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Revolting Children from MATILDA, Director Elena Maldonado-Dunn
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Candy Man from WILLY WONKA, Director Mike Mazur
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.
12:30 PM – Rising Stars (Grades K-3)
2:30 PM – Juniors (Grades 4-6)
4:30 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 |
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| Single Division Ticket | Includes entry and seat for one division, food ticket, and 1 drink ticket and access to after parties. | $35 |
| All Divisions Ticket | Includes entry and seat for all three divisions | $50 |
| Performer Only | Ticket to perform only. Recommended for performers in grades 10-12. 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. | Donation suggested $10 |
| 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 |
Thank you to our sponsors!
