North Texas Performing Arts
Reviewed by Adventure ListThis summer, kids can shine on stage with North Texas Performing Arts’ performing arts camps for grades K–8! Offered in Plano, Fairview, Frisco, Dallas, and Southlake, NTPA camps immerse students ...
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This summer, kids can shine on stage with North Texas Performing Arts’ performing arts camps for grades K–8! Offered in Plano, Fairview, Frisco, Dallas, and Southlake, NTPA camps immerse students ...
Highly rated for fostering young talent through professional, encouraging, and high-energy theater productions.
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6121 W Park Blvd., Suite B216, Plano, TX 75093
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972-422-2575
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A top choice for theater and acting classes, appreciated for warm, caring staff.
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4.6 out of 5
Based on 234 Google reviews
“This evening 2/7/2026 I attended The Sound of Music at the Willow Bend North Texas Performing Arts Center, performed by a cast ranging from young children to high school students, and it was absolutely charming. The production was beautifully done, staying true to the spirit of the original, with a level of professionalism that was genuinely impressive. The actress who played Maria stood out immediately—her voice was stunning, effortless, and expressive, and I could easily envision her on Broadway or doing voice work for Disney. If I were to single out one truly unforgettable performance, it would be the young man who played Uncle Max. While he honored the character, he made the role entirely his own, bringing exceptional animation, energy, and presence to the stage. He was funny, serious, witty, and completely captivating—remarkably so for such a young actor. He reminded me of a young Marlon Brando or Philip Seymour Hoffman, possessing that rare, effortless “it” factor you don’t often see. After the performance, I made a point to seek him out because I simply couldn’t leave without telling him exactly what I thought—I needed him to know how special his performance was. I’ve seen hundreds of shows over the years, and I genuinely believe I witnessed a successful actor in the making. While the entire cast was strong, there was something undeniably extraordinary and memorable about this young actor, and I truly hope to see him on the big screen one day.”
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Ages 5-15
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Age Range
Ages 8-15
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Highly rated for fostering young talent through professional, encouraging, and high-energy theater productions.
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“We have been here several times to watch my niece perform. There is always such a positive energy. Of course the kids are practically vibrating 😂 but the parents don't seem to be stressed or frazzled. I've never seen a parent snap at a child or a director lose their cool. My sister volunteers when her child is in a show and she has maybe as much fun as her daughter! If you are looking for a place for your child to get involved in live theatre (musical theatre), this is probably a good start.”
“I’m so disappointed that upon filling out their forms and for minors they ask you to put in an “assigned sex at birth” and a section where one can choose their own “gender identity”. For those reasons alone I will be keeping my children far away from this organization. What a disgrace, that no matter where you turn these kinds of organizations are following along with such a destructive ideology, forcing this down societies throats and even promoting this around children.”
“My 8 year old nephew enrolled in a week-long camp here and had a blast. He’s currently crying because he’s going to miss all the friends he made so much. The staff was very attentive, talented, and kind, and their performance is something our family will treasure for a long time”
“Went to see a family friend in a kids production. Cute little theater with comfortable seats,concession stand and great sound and lighting. It's part of Willow Bend Mall so after the show we walked the mall and did a little shopping.”
