NTPA is proud to announce that Sara Egelston Akers was presented a Key to the City by Plano Mayor John B. Muns at the 2022 NTPA Stardust Awards. Sara was honored for the incredible impact her vision and work has had on youth in Plano for more than three decades. In 1991, Sara founded Plano Children’s Theatre as an educational performing arts organization to serve the youth in Plano. Starting with just 50 students, Sara directed the first PCT show, still a fan favorite today, The Wizard of Oz.

Upon that foundation the North Texas Performing Arts was created in 2015. Now, more than 30 years later, the organization has expanded to offer programs to thousands of students each year across Collin, Dallas, and Tarrant Counties.

“Sara has used her talents to open doors for so many children and friends in this community, and this [represents] the key that opened all those doors.”
– Mayor John B Muns

Congratulations Sara!