NTPA's The ACE Up Your Sleeve

Come take a listen to the 24th ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast episode featuring Ms. Mack Kern! She gives some great advice for young actors looking to audition for their first show, insight into her own directing methods, and much much more! Listen now!

Come take a listen to the 23rd addition to the Ace Up Your Sleeve Podcast where we interview Ms. Zayde Vetter! She shares with us many interesting and insightful views into her role as a director at NTPA. She also tells us about the world of dramaturgy and personal stories about her own acting career. You won’t want to miss! Listen now!

In episode 22 of the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast, we interview one of our very own podcast team members and NTPA Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Ms. Lauren Boykin. She shares with us her personal experiences in the marketing field, the magic she works behind the scenes at NTPA, and stories from her own theater journey. Thank you so much for making this podcast possible with your continued support Ms. Lauren! Listen now!

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Bethany Bourland. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

The 21st episode of the Ace Up Your Sleeve Podcast features Ms. Shannon Hauser! She shares tales of her theater journey, advice for young actors, and much much more show business wisdom! Listen now!

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Bethany Bourland. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

On the 20th episode of the ACE Up Your Sleeve podcast, we interview Ms. Tori Edwards! She shares with us some insight into her job as the program director of NTPA Southlake and some wisdom for students who are looking to pursue theater as a career. Listen now!

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Bethany Bourland. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

In the 19th edition of the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast, we interview Ms. Riley Madlock! She shares some interesting stories about how she got involved in performing arts as well as her process of choreographing her memorable dance numbers. Listen now!

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Bethany Bourland. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

Come and take a listen to the 18th episode of the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast where we interview Mr. Greg McKnight! He shares his bountiful wisdom about working in film and how you can as well. He also tells stories about how he became involved in the visual arts and NTPA. Listen now!

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Bethany Bourland. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

Take a listen to episode 17 of the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast where we talk to the one and only Ruby Pullum! She talks about her show managing experiences at NTPA and what it means to be a creative director. She gives lots of advice you won’t want to miss! Listen now!

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Bethany Bourland. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

On the 16th episode of the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast, we will be interviewing Ms. Paige Price! She gives us some insightful tips for a successful audition and wise words for those who want to pursue a career in the arts! Listen now!

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Bethany Bourland. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

Ms. Kaitlyn shares her top techniques for improving your singing on stage! Come listen to Ms. Kaitlyn Barnard's words of wisdom about opera, theater, and education in the arts! You won't want to miss this and more in the 15th episode of the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast! Listen now!

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Bethany Bourland. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

In the 14th episode in the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast series, we interview Ms. Karen Snapp! She tells us how she got involved with the Deaf Community and Deaf Theater as well as tips and advice for Deaf students looking to begin their own theater journey. Not only that but so much more! Listen now!

Come listen to the 13th addition to the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast, where we interview Mr. Kameron Knott! In this episode, he tells us how the Collegiate Pursuits program was formed and how he became interested in musical theater himself! Listen now!

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Bethany Bourland. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

On the 12th edition to the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast, We interview the Managing Director of NTPA's Starcatchers Troupe, Mrs. Riley Graygrove! Mrs. Riley will give us an insight into drama therapy and some stories regarding their start in theater and drama therapy! Listen now!

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Bethany Bourland. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

The 11th episode of the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast is one for the history books! We have an extraordinary guest, Mr. Major Attaway! Broadway star, voice actor, and Director extraordinaire! You won't want to miss his secrets for auditions and performances, listen now!

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Bethany Bourland. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

On the first episode of the year, we speak with Ms. Cheryl Lowber! Come listen to her wise words about the theater industry and her own experiences in the field! Listen now!

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Bethany Bourland. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

In the last episode of 2022, we interview Mrs. Hannah Brewer, and NTPA alumni and director, as well as our staff supervisor for the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast! Come listen and learn as we explore the difference between an ACE audition and a typical show audition, Mrs. Hannah's journey from student to director, and what goes into putting on a show before auditions even begin.

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Hannah Brewer. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

On this very special episode of the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast, we interview Ms. Sara Egelston Akers! She shares how NTPA started and how it got to the size it is today. She also talks about the formation of the Starcatchers and ACE programs and so much more! Listen now! 

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Hannah Brewer. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

On the seventh addition to the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast, we interview NTPA CEO Mr. Darrell Rodenbaugh! Come and listen to how Mr. Darrell first got involved with NTPA, his favorite shows, and a sneak peek into NTPA's new film program - NTPA Studios! Listen today!

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Hannah Brewer. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

Come listen to the sixth installment of the NTPA ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast where Mrs. DeAnna Stone gives us some words of wisdom about the theater industry! You will also hear her story about getting involved with theater and so much more in this episode!  Listen now!

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Hannah Brewer. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

In the fifth episode of The Ace Up Your Sleeve Podcast, Mr. Denver will tell us about the importance of great lighting for a show, grit and integrity in the acting business, and other great advice you won't want to miss! Listen now!

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Hannah Brewer. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

In this episode of The NTPA Ace Up Your Sleeve Podcast, Ms. Cibby discusses her acting, teaching, and directing career. She also gives lots of terrific advice from nearly 40 years in the theatre industry. You won't want to miss this episode. Listen now!

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Hannah Brewer. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

In this episode, we will be interviewing Bethany Bourland! Ms. Bethany discusses the NTPA Collegiate Pursuits Program, a homeschooled approach to theater, and how she became a director. Hear all of this and more on the third episode of the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast.

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Hannah Brewer. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org. 

In this episode of the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast, we interview Mr. Preston Page! Preston shares how he became an accomplished teacher, director, accompanist, and arts administrator. 

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Hannah Brewer. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.

In Episode 1, we interview Mike Mazur, Vice President and Head of School of NTPA - Academy and Managing Director of NTPA - Plano. Come listen as we talk playwriting, Sondheim, and pursuing a career in the performing arts.

The ACE Up Your Sleeve is brought to you by the students of the Acting Company for Excellence at North Texas Performing Arts. This podcast was created by Reichen Young with sound design by Latham Young. Faculty supervision is provided by Hannah Brewer. NTPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Learn more about upcoming programs and events at NTPA.org.