Submitted by: Sarah Brackett, sbrackett1@uca.edu on 11/04/2025
Nita Mendoza is a proud Chicana lighting designer based in Southern California. Originally from El Paso, TX, she brings warmth, energy, and a deep love of storytelling to every project. Mendoza holds an MFA in Lighting Design from UC Irvine and a BA in Technical Theatre from UT El Paso, with a concentration in lighting and a minor in graphic design. Her work blends strong technical foundations with creative expression, shaped by her cultural roots and commitment to collaboration. Whether illuminating a stage or crafting visual elements as a graphic designer, she thrives in creative spaces where artists come together to make meaningful work. Her designs reflect her belief in light as a powerful storytelling tool—one that can evoke emotion, shift perspective, and deepen connection. Grounded in family, community, and culture, Mendoza is dedicated to creating bold, beautiful work that resonates with audiences and collaborators alike.
Student Event: Meet with Digital Design class
Nov. 3 | 10:30–11:45 am | Snow Fine Arts 217
Student Event: Meet with Fundamentals of Theatrical Design class
Nov. 4 | 9:25–10:40 am | Snow Fine Arts 217
Student Event: Lighting Design Master Class
Nov. 4 | 1:40–2:30 pm | Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts James Bridges Black Box Theatre
Student Event: Meeting with Drama-Teatro: Staging Spanish One-Act Plays class
Nov. 6 | 12:15–1:15 pm | Irby 205
Public Event: The Art of Lighting Design with Demonstration by Nita Mendoza
Nov. 6 | 1:40–2:30 pm | Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts James Bridges Black Box Theatre