Texas Performing Arts provides the opportunity for students to learn alongside industry professionals and to gain valuable resume-building experience that serves as a unique complement to the university curriculum. We believe in providing students with a professional work environment that will better equip them with the necessary skills and experience to prepare them for their careers. We are proud to employ over 80 students each semester.
![Alina Almaraz](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-12_-_alina_almaraz.jpg?itok=S1gIf3jf)
Guest Services Student Assistant
Major: Education
Class of 2026
![Leah Austin](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/23_-_leah_austin.jpg?itok=K_PCfVEs)
Scenic Assistant
Major: Scenic Design
Class of 2025
![Daniel Ruiz Bustos](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-18_-_daniel_ruiz_bustos.jpg?itok=SI2mciwd)
Fabrication Studios Assistant
Major: MFA in Live Design and Production
Class of 2025
![Mat Carranza](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-30_-_mat_carranza.jpg?itok=aZJgKfbw)
Student Ambassador
Major: Arts and Entertainment Technologies
Class of 2024
![Ciara Casarez](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-34_-_ciara_casarez.jpg?itok=ePmpRixC)
Graphic Design Assistant
Major: Design
Class of 2023
![Audrey Clay](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-32_-_audrey_clay.jpg?itok=EcdqL01o)
Administrative Receptionist
Major: Corporate Communications
Minor: Business
Class of 2024
![Laine Farber](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-35_-_laine_farber.jpg?itok=CO8uqamB)
Student Marketing Assistant
Major: Advertising
Minor: Business
Class of 2024
![Carla Garcia](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-1_-_carla_garcia.jpg?itok=lWlkpRU-)
Lighting Assistant
Major: BFA Design
Class of 2026
![Indigo Giles](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-7_-_indigo_giles.jpg?itok=bC4lY8pB)
Student Receptionist / Arts AmBASSador
Major: Psychology
Minor: Chinese
Class of 2024
![Faith Hilchey](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/25_-_faith_hilchey.jpg?itok=KVv6KyBa)
Ticketing Services Student Assistant
Major: Art History & Sociology
Class of 2024
![Bindi Kaplan](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-36_-_bindi_kaplan.jpg?itok=rJaWCDkz)
Administrative Receptionist
Major: Sociology
Class of 2026
![Lucy Kulzick](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-8_-_lucy_kulzick.jpg?itok=0fXHMTf9)
Audio Visual Assistant
Major: Radio Television and Film
Class of 2025
![Abbey Lantis](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-5_-_abbey_lantis.jpg?itok=LX_AbRku)
Ticketing Services Student Assistant
Major: Social Work
Class of 2025
![Gilbert Martinez](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-10_-_gilbert_martinez.jpg?itok=_3AVtfxq)
Lighting Assistant
Major: BA Theatre and Dance, Emphasis in Design and Technology
Class of 2024
![Jonah Maughan](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-13_-_jonah_maughan.jpg?itok=hDiKr3Ld)
Fabrication Studios Assistant
Major: BA in Theatre and Dance, Emphasis in Scenic Design
Minor: Elements of Computing Certificate
Class of 2023
![Elias Merlo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/21_elias_merlo.jpg?itok=J45bcEnY)
Audio Visual Assistant
Major: Playwriting and Directing
Class of 2023
![Eliza Moldawer](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/eliza_moldawer.jpg?itok=C8NDs2-e)
Artist Services Student Assistant
Major: Theatre and Dance: Acting
Minor: Radio, Television, and Film
Class of 2024
![Sammie Moles](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/sammie_moles.jpg?itok=ZoD8AhH6)
Student Receptionist
Major: Communication and Leadership
Minor: Business / Certificates in Public Relations and Japanese
Class of 2024
![Genevieve Monterroso-Syevens](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/29_-_genevieve_monterroso-syevens.jpg?itok=W0AzwrJE)
Education and Engagement Student Assistant
Major: History and Government
Class of 2025
![Aria Morgan](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/27_-_aria_morgan.jpg?itok=6tQheenp)
Administrative Receptionist
Major: T&D Playwriting and Directing
Minor: Law, Justice, & Society
Class of 2024
![Lauren Mural](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-17_-_lauren_mural.jpg?itok=C9dmzRv-)
Artist Services Student Assistant
Major: BA Theatre and Dance, Emphasis Stage Management
Minor: Social and Behavioural Sciences / English
Class of 2023
![Braden Newlun](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-2_-_braden_newlun.jpg?itok=-oyzp4-C)
Student Engagement Assistant
Major: Social Work / Women and Gender Studies
Class of 2024
![Tenzing Ortega](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-20_-_tenzing_ortega.jpg?itok=DCayUzcS)
Graduate Production Assistant
Major: MFA in Scenic Design
Class of 2025
![Sereniti Patterson](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-33_-_sereniti_patterson.jpg?itok=AESVavhM)
Ticketing Services Student Assistant
Major: BFA Acting
Class of 2025
![Morgan Randall](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-15_-_morgan_randall.jpg?itok=8aIfXEim)
Artist Services Student Assistant / Fabrication Studios Assistant
Major: BA Theatre and Dance, Emphasis in Stage Management
Minor: History
Class of 2023
![Bryce Riggle](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-4_-_bryce_riggle.jpg?itok=urFTyBPh)
Audio Visual Assistant
Major: Arts & Entertainment Technologies
Class of 2023
![Natalia Martin Rodezno](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/22_-_natalia_martin_rodezno.jpg?itok=4LI93_P7)
Fabrication Studios Assistant
Major: Scenic Design
Minor: Business
Class of 2024
![Lee Rodgers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-6_-_lee_rodgers.jpg?itok=uja1PhJ5)
Hook 'em Arts Director and Student House Manager
Major: Arts & Entertainment Technologies
Class of 2024
![Victoria Salazar](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-16_-_victoria_salazar.jpg?itok=NL9b0FSp)
Artist Services Student Assistant
![Simon Salinas Jr](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-31_-_simon_salinas_jr.jpg?itok=6opGU_QX)
Guest Services Student Assistant
Major: BA in Theatre and Dance, Emphasis in Performers Process
Minor: Italian Studies
Class of 2023
![Lance Shook](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/28_-_lance_shook.jpg?itok=wsfoiXg1)
Student Development Assistant
Major: Design
Minor: Arts Administration
Class of 2026
![Jeffrey Tran](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-3_-_jeffrey_tran.jpg?itok=Qk_oryAe)
Student Ambassador
Major: MIS
Class of 2025
![Shelly Upham](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/26_-_shelly_upham.jpg?itok=69_ooNw_)
Lighting Assistant
Major: Sociology
Minor: Conflict Resolution & Peace Studies
Class of 2024
![Jacob Zamarripa](https://cdn.statically.io/img/texasperformingarts.org/sites/files/tpa/styles/promo_grid/public/cropped-11_-_jacob_zamarripa.jpg?itok=_upskNzk)
Lighting Assistant
Major: BA Theatre and Dance, Emphasis in Design and Technology
Class of 2026