NTPA - Starcatchers

Out of an abundance of caution and due to incoming inclement weather, NTPA will be closing tonight at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 28. All rehearsals and classes are cancelled. If your student has a class or rehearsal scheduled during this time, their director will provide next steps and additional details through Google Classroom. Please stay safe, stay weather-aware, and stay tuned for more NTPA schedule updates.

NTPA-Starcatchers Student of the Month!
This month, we’ve been celebrating Leadership across all our troupes. April is all about stepping up, guiding others with compassion, and setting a positive example—on stage and off. 💫
Please join us in celebrating Jack, who has gone above and beyond in demonstrating Leadership! Here’s what Jack's directors and castmates had to say:

“Jack exemplifies leadership - both in the theater, and outside of it. He is dependable and incredibly dedicated to the rehearsal and performance process. Jack empowers those around him, and is quick to step forward with words of encouragement. We are so proud of him!”

Keep leading with confidence and heart, Jack! We’re so proud of you! 🌟

To learn more about our Ten Characters, visit ntpa.org/ten-characters/

NTPA-Starcatchers' Student of the Month!

This month, we have been celebrating Integrity across all our troupes. March is a time to demonstrate honesty, responsibility, and strong moral character—to stand by your values, take accountability, and lead by example. 💚

Please join us in celebrating Samantha, who has gone above and beyond in demonstrating Integrity! Here’s what Samantha's directors and castmates had to say:

“Samantha leads with integrity! She is always coming prepared for rehearsals, asking clarifying questions, and celebrating her friends. We are so grateful that she joined Starcatchers to play Lina Lamont in Singin’ in the Rain Jr.!”

Keep leading with honesty and strength, Samantha! We’re so proud of you! ✨

To learn more about our Ten Characters, visit ntpa.org/ten-characters/

This month, in the spirit of Love One Another, we are celebrating and honoring all Starcatchers students, Performance Partners, and community members. Love is always at the forefront of all that we do - to be a Starcatcher is to truly Love One Another. ❤️

Please join us in celebrating the entire Starcatchers troupe, who consistently go above and beyond in showing kindness, support, and respect for one another.

Keep spreading love and kindness, Starcatchers! We’re so proud of you! 💕

To learn more about our Ten Characters, visit ntpa.org/ten-characters.

NTPA-Starcatchers' Student of the Month!

This month, we’re focusing on All Ten Characters across all our troupes. January is a time when we reflect on the past year and make resolutions to improve ourselves. 🌟

Please join us in celebrating Spencer, who has gone above and beyond in demonstrating All Ten Characters! Here is what Spencer's directors and cast mates had to say:

“Spencer shines, on and off stage. He is keen to welcome friends, to make others feel included, and to encourage all around him to be the best that they can be. He is an outstanding embodiment of the Ten Characters. You won’t want to miss seeing him perform in Rock Stars, February 6-7!”

Keep shining bright, Spencer! We’re so proud of you! 💫

To learn more about our Ten Characters, visit ntpa.org/ten-characters.

Dear NTPA Families: We hope you are remaining safe, warm, and happy!

In alignment with regional school districts and out of an abundance of caution, all NTPA physical facilities will remain closed through 4PM tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th, due to continued freezing temperatures and hazardous road conditions.

While we are eager to return to the theatre, the safety of our students, families, and staff remains our top priority.

What This Means for You:

NTPA Academy: All Academy classes will be convening tomorrow ONLINE via Google Meets. Instructions and links for access will be communicated via Google Classroom.

After School Classes & Rehearsals: We will make the determination for after-school classes and rehearsals midday tomorrow. In all cases, there will be an ONLINE OPTION via Google Meets for after-school classes and rehearsals planned for January 28th. Instructions and links for access will be communicated via Google Classroom.

Facility Access: NTPA facilities will remain closed to the general public throughout the day. Those desiring access for set-build and other activities may schedule through the theatre's Managing Director.

This Weekend’s Performances: Modified performance schedules for this weekend have been announced and are available online at NTPA.org/tickets. Instructions for exchanges are being sent to ticket holders via email.

Next Update:

We currently plan to open and operate as normal on Thursday, January 29th. Should conditions change, we will provide an update as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we navigate these weather-related challenges together. Please stay warm and safe, we look forward to welcoming everyone back to the theater very soon.

❄️ WEATHER UPDATE: SHOW SCHEDULE CHANGES ❄️

Due to the winter storm and icy road conditions, several NTPA productions have adjusted performance schedules to ensure the safety of our students, families, and staff and to allow our teams the time needed for proper tech rehearsals. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these changes.

Please review the updates carefully:

Peter Pan JR. (NTPA Fairview)
Performances continue with adjusted showtimes through Feb 6

The Sound of Music (NTPA Frisco)
Performances continue Jan 30 to Feb 7 with updated dates and times

Chicago: Teen Edition (NTPA Plano)
Thursday night performance moved to Friday at 10:00 PM
All tickets remain valid

The Outsiders (NTPA Frisco)
Thursday performance moved to Saturday at 11:00 AM
All tickets remain valid

Freaky Friday (NTPA Dallas)
Thursday and Friday performances cancelled
Saturday and Sunday performances will continue as planned
Digital gift cards will be issued to affected ticket holders

Little Women (NTPA Southlake)
Performance details still being finalized. Please stay tuned for updates

We truly appreciate your flexibility and continued support as we prioritize safety and quality for our young performers. Please visit individual show pages for full details and ticket information at ntpa.org/tickets/

In alignment with regional school districts, all NTPA physical facilities will remain closed through Tuesday, January 27 due to continued freezing temperatures and hazardous road conditions.

While we are eager to get back into the theatre, the safety of our students, families, and staff is our top priority.

Classes and Rehearsals: All programming will either be cancelled or rescheduled or when possible, moved to a remote/online format for Tuesday. Your Director or Instructor will reach out shortly with specific instructions for individual activities via the Google Classroom to ensure our students continue their progress safely from home.
Facility Access: NTPA facilities will remain closed to the general public.
Wednesday Outlook: We currently anticipate resuming "business as usual" on Wednesday, January 28.
This Weekend’s Performances: Our intent is to produce all performances as planned this weekend with performance schedules modified as appropriate on a show-by-show basis. Tech rehearsals and performance dates and times may be modified. Details will be communicated via Google Classroom.

We are continuing to monitor the weather and road conditions alongside local emergency personnel. We will send a follow-up communication to all families by Tuesday afternoon to confirm our plans for the rest of the week.

Please stay warm, stay safe, and we look forward to seeing everyone safely later this week!

We hope everyone is staying safe and warm. As our policy is to generally follow Plano ISD in our closing plans, the district has now joined Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Carroll ISD and most of North Texas in its announcement to keep its doors closed through Monday, and so we will be closed Monday as well. This decision prioritizes the safety and well-being of our students and staff across our family of theatres. A decision regarding operations for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, will be made after evaluating facility and travel conditions over the next 24 to 48 hours. We encourage members of our NTPA family to take the necessary precautions to stay safe and warm during this period of extreme cold. If your student has a class or rehearsal scheduled during this time, their director will provide next steps and additional details through Google Classroom. Please stay safe, stay weather-aware, and stay tuned for more NTPA schedule updates.