NTPA's The ACE Up Your Sleeve

Come take a listen to the 36th addition to the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast where we interview Ms. Elena Maldonado-Dunn! Ms. Elena shares with us lots of interesting information about stage-combat, Shakespeare, memorable moments as a director and much, much more you won't want to miss. Listen now!

Come take a listen to the 35th episode of the Ace Up Your Sleeve Podcast where we interview NTPA's Collegiate Pursuits' Artistic Director, Mrs. Bethany Bourland, and Program Director, Mr. Kameron Knott! They give us some incredible insight into the importance of the Collegiate Pursuits Program for students looking to pursue theater in college, information about the Jr./Sr. Showcase, personal stories, and so much more you won't want to miss! Listen now!

Come take a listen to the 35th episode of the Ace Up Your Sleeve Podcast where we interview NTPA's Collegiate Pursuits' Artistic Director, Mrs. Bethany Bourland, and Program Director, Mr. Kameron Knott! They give us some incredible insight into the importance of the Collegiate Pursuits Program for students looking to pursue theater in college, information about the Jr./Sr. Showcase, personal stories, and so much more you won't want to miss! Listen now!

Come take a listen to the addition to the ACE Up Your sleeve podcast where we interview Mr. Nick Mann! Mr. Nick shares with us his stories from his life-long involvement in musical theater, knowledge about improv and sketch comedy, and much much more you won't want to miss! Listen now!

Come take a listen to the 33rd addition to the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast where we interview Mr. Seth Davidson! Mr. Seth, NTPA's Business Manager, gave us some valuable information and insight into his crucial role at NTPA that you won't want to miss! Listen now!

Come take a listen to the 32nd addition to the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast where we interview Ms. Lyz Miller. Ms. Lyz shares with us some valuable information about her background, advice for auditioning, and her process as a director at 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.

Come take a listen to Mr. Darrell's second interview on the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast! He shares with us new and exciting information about NTPA's Plano location, how the AMPs and Stardust Award ceremonies came to be, and much much more you won't want to miss! Listen now!

Come take a listen to the 30th addition to the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast where we interview Mr. Austin Keefer! Mr. Austin shares with us his personal journey from student to director at NTPA, advice for aspiring filmmakers, and much much more 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.

In this episode of The Ace Up Your Sleeve Podcast, we talk with the Managing Director of Accessible Theatre, Gabrielle Collins! Ms. Gabrielle shares with us the importance of inclusivity in a theater environment, how the 10 characters apply to her productions, and so much more 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.

Come take a listen to the 28th addition to the ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast where we interview Ms. Hayley Honescko! Ms. Hayley shares with us her personal journey from NTPA student to director, valuable information about the NTPA Academy, and so much more 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.

Come take a listen to this very special episode of The ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast where we interview Mr. Nick Cutelli! Mr. Nick shares with us his wisdom on improv theater, stories about his personal journey as an actor and director, and so much more 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.

In this episode of The ACE Up Your Sleeve Podcast, we interview Bonnie Grugle! Ms. Bonnie tells us about the importance of dance in musical theater, gives us a lesson in the 5 body points, and so much more! Listen now!

We celebrate two years of The Ace Up Your Podcast with a two part interview with a very special guest… Mr. Jason Villarreal! Mr. Jason shares some very valuable knowledge about self expression, personality, and advice for actors of all ages and experience levels. 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.

We celebrate two years of The Ace Up Your Podcast with a two part interview with a very special guest… Mr. Jason Villarreal! Mr. Jason shares some very valuable knowledge about self expression, personality, and advice for actors of all ages and experience levels. 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 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 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 addition to 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 peruse theater as a career. Listen now!

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 the 17 addition to 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!

On the 15th 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!

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! 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 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.