Karen Maness leads TPA staff in preserving the legacy of the Hollywood backdrop.
News
News
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Student Spotlight: Julio Munoz
We met with Julio Munoz to chat about the stage, the performing arts, and his time as a valued student employee.
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A Thousand Thoughts: Kronos Quartet Reimagined for the Screen
Kronos founder David Harrington shares his inspiration and collaborative experience with Sam Green.
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APAP Conference: A Future Career in the Arts
TPA Student Employee Rohan Teredesai shares his memorable moments at the APAP Conference in New York.
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APAP Conference: A Volunteer and Networking Experience
TPA Student Employee Aly Redland shares her experience in a city that art-filled city.
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APAP Conference: An Exploration of Life After Graduation
TPA Student Employee Wendy Fernandez's second experience at the APAP Conference inspires professional development.
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APAP: A World of Career Possibilities
TPA Student Employee Lauryn Hanley shares her APAP conference volunteer experience in New York City.
Waitress Pie Contest Winning Recipe
See the winning recipe of the Austin City Limits Radio Waitress pie contest.
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Engaging the Arts Audience
Texas Performing Arts employee Tim Rogers '08 teaches engaging new fine arts course.
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Student Spotlight: Hannah Robbins Hopkins
We met with Hannah Robbins Hopkins to chat about the performing arts, her academic studies, and her time as a valued student employee.
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TPA Hosts Student Event: Winter Wind Down
TPA Alumni and Talent Buyer Will Shirey ’15 organizes first-ever Winter Wind Down concert for students featuring soft-pop artists Bedouine and Sun June.
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Waitress auditions at the McCullough Theatre
Sixty young girls from the Austin area auditioned for the one-line role of Lulu in the traveling Broadway musical Waitress at McCullough Theatre on Nov 8, 2018.
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5 Reasons to See Bowie Symphonic: Blackstar
See this rockstar cellist and the Ambient Orchestra on November 1st at Bass Concert Hall.
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Student Spotlight: Brenda Stanfill
Sophmore Brenda Stanfill discusses the affect of performing arts on Human Development.
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Family Ties: Alumna’s Ancestry Linked to India’s Nonviolence Movement
University of Texas at Austin Theatre and Dance graduate and former Texas Performing Arts employee Neha Sukumar ’18 shares her family’s historical role in India’s Independence with Bass Concert Hall guests.
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Emissaries for the Arts: TPA AmBASSadors
Asya Mazmanyan shares her experience as Student AmBASSador for Texas Performing Arts.
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“Hook”ed at the Hip: Pamela Laredo and Wendy Fernandez
Hook 'em Arts students Wendy Fernandez and Pamela Laredo reflect on their friendship and shares love of musical theater, comedy, and all things arts.
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Making Tracks: Cassie Shankman Helps Others Walk With Music
Former TPA Student Employee and UT alumna Cassie Shankman shares her experiences as a Biomedical Music composer.
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APAP: More Than I Could Have Imagined
TPA Student Employee Pamela Laredo shares her APAP conference volunteer experience in New York City.
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A Long-Term Relationship with the Performing Arts: Sigrid Knudsen, TPA Usher
TPA usher Sigrid Knudsen shares experiences from her 30-year tenure with TPA as well as her passion for the performing arts.