Xelena González has roots in San Antonio, Texas, but has stretched her wings to fly all the way to Guangzhou, China, where she works as a librarian in an international school. She studied journalism at Northwestern University and library science at Texas Woman’s University, but her true training as a storyteller has come from getting...
Manny Pelaez was elected to San Antonio’s City Council for District 8 in June 2017. He is an experienced business and community leader and attorney. During his time practicing law, Manny has represented more than 175 homeowner associations, hundreds of homeowners, small businesses, and some of the larger employers throughout San Antonio. Mr. Pelaez is...
Diana Lopez is the author of several middle grade novels including Confetti Girl, Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel, and Nothing Up My Sleeve. Her YA novel, Choke, was adapted to film for the Lifetime Movie Network under the title The Choking Game. Her newest release is a novelization called Coco, A Story...
Malia Martinez is a 19-year-old student attending Northeast Lakeview College. She’s enrolled in the Biology Pre-Med Program and aspires to finish college, attend med school and then become an anesthesiologist upon graduation. While in High School Malia completed the Pharmacy Technician course and upon graduation, she passed the exam and is now a board certified...
Pastor Donte Banks is the Lead Pastor of GodChasers Church. PD’s approach to delivering God’s word in a way that is simple, concise, anointed, and relevant, as well as his heart for worship has made him a sought after teacher and worship leader. He has been married for 20 years to his High School...
Sam Lopez is a junior teacher certification major at Texas State University. She’s worked with Camp Showbiz the past two summers, and is exciting to be back with The Magik Theatre. She loves working with all of these students because they help her in her journey to becoming a better educator!
George Franco is a 3rd year undergraduate at Texas State University majoring in Theatre Certification. He is pursuing a career as a Theatre Educator for students to spread his love for the art. He has previously worked at The Magik this past summer for Camp Showbiz as an Intern and Teaching Artist. He is very...
Katy Poludniak holds a BA in Theatre Education from Emerson College. When she’s not working at the Magik Theatre (where she has worked every summer since 2013), she is the Institute Fellow and a Kids Company Teacher for the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, MA.