Jax Cornett

Portrait photograph of Jax Cornett
  • Staff
  • ET Instructor of Costume
  • Costume Shop Manager

Biography

Jax was born in Denton, Texas, but has been a Lafayette local since 2006. He graduated from UL in the spring of 2024 with a concentration in design/technology and focused his studies on costuming, wigs, and makeup, but enjoys all aspects of behind-the-scenes in theater and the unique jobs and perspectives that each area gives. He has previously worked as worked as a wig and makeup apprentice at The Santa Fe Opera under David Zimmerman, was the sole wig and makeup apprentice at The Gateway Playhouse in the summer of 2022, and has worked on many productions for UL in positions of cutter/draper, wardrobe head, and wig supervisor. Outside of his work in theatre, he enjoys learning new facts, especially about sharks, listening to late 70s/80s rock, and reading. 

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Theatre Design & Technology
University of Louisiana Lafayette, 2024