NTPA CENTER OF THE ARTS IN PLANO
PLANO, TEXAS — North Texas Performing Arts, the largest youth theatre organization in the country and one of the most prolific producers of live theatre in Texas, has announced it is relocating its headquarters to the NTPA Center of the Arts at 2819 W. 15th St. in central Plano.
“This is an exciting and transformational moment for North Texas Performing Arts,” said Darrell Rodenbaugh, NTPA Chief Executive Officer. “We have a vision that everyone should have the profound opportunity of taking the stage, and so it is critical that we preserve our mission for our youth, deaf, disabled and special needs, and community theatre participants and audiences.”
The new performing arts complex will feature four performance stages, six dance and rehearsal studios, private practice rooms, a set-build shop, and additional spaces supporting NTPA’s theatre, education, and community programs. Located just minutes from the George Bush Turnpike at Independence Parkway, the facility will be accessible from across Plano and the broader North Texas community, bringing its over 400,000 visitors annually to its new home surrounded by restaurants, shops, and other neighborhood amenities. NTPA has created a landing page for more information at NTPA.org/HOME.
To support this exciting project, NTPA launched its Save Our Stages capital campaign with a goal of securing $2.5 million in pledges and support to fund, build out, equip, and transition to its new home. Support opportunities include sponsorships for theatres, dance and rehearsal studios, Stars Honor Wall, Actor Photo Gallery and other donor recognition opportunities. NTPA is also seeking volunteers with professional expertise and in-kind services to help reduce the cost of planning, construction, and transition.
NTPA expects to begin construction in August, complete its theatre buildout by December 1, and stage its first performances in the new facility in early January. The transition is intended to preserve continuity for NTPA’s students, families, and community participating in its productions, classes, camps, and community programs. With plans moving forward for a new Dallas Stars facility at Willow Bend, NTPA and Centennial are working cooperatively with the City of Plano as the redevelopment proceeds.
“We have an ambitious timeline, and making this new home possible will require the combined support of our donors, patrons, families, volunteers, and our broader community,” Rodenbaugh said. “We are grateful to our Willow Bend landlord Centennial and the City of Plano for their partnership and support of our mission through the years, and look forward to working with our partners and neighbors in our new home”
A separate facility is being created nearby the performing arts complex to provide a dedicated home for the North Texas Performing Arts Academy.
“Act One was the founding of Plano Children’s Theatre. Act Two was the creation and growth of North Texas Performing Arts,” Rodenbaugh said. “Today, we invite our community to help us write Act Three—and to ensure that the show goes on for the tens of thousands of actors, families, and audience members we serve.”
For more information, or to learn more, make a contribution, or find ways to help, visit NTPA.org/HOME
About North Texas Performing Arts
North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. NTPA evolved from Plano Children’s Theatre and is now the largest youth theatre organization in the country. Each year, NTPA provides opportunities to more than 11,000 students ages three to 18 through its “Ten Characters” leadership-development program. NTPA’s professional artistic staff uses theatre, dance, music, voice, film, and television to ignite a lifelong passion for the performing arts and guide young people on a path to becoming better citizens in their communities and the world.
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