File photo \/ Maricela Gonzales<\/a><\/p>\nThe Maverick Speakers Series returns with its fall edition featuring actor, director and advocate Giancarlo Esposito at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Texas Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. <\/p>\n
The event sold out quickly, however, standby tickets will be available as space opens up due to unused tickers. <\/p>\n
James Bruse, director of presidential and advancement events, said people should arrive just when the box office opens at 6:30 p.m. to try to get a standby ticket. There will then be a standby line and admittance will be on a first come first serve basis based on space in the auditorium. <\/p>\n
Standby tickets are only available in-person the evening of the event, according to the UTA website. They cannot be reserved in advance. <\/p>\n
Esposito\u2019s work transcends multiple genres, including superheroes, science fiction and musicals. He has had roles in many movies and TV shows, including portraying Gus Fring in \u201cBreaking Bad.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cI always find myself just learning so much more about these speakers after I get to know them and see the lecture,\u201d Bruse said. \u201cIt\u2019s usually really eye-opening.\u201d <\/p>\n
He said the goal of the series is to bring the UTA and extended Arlington communities together through learning from the speakers\u2019 messages. <\/p>\n
\u201cEach speaker has their different fans, their different message\u201d Bruse said. \u201cWe just want to bring people that cover all bases of life.\u201d <\/p>\n
When there are evening events at UTA, parking permits are not required for many spaces, according to the UTA website. Handicapped parking is available near Texas Hall. <\/p>\n
Texas Hall has a clear bag policy, with the exception of medical devices or small diaper bags. Other security measures will remain in place and could include walk-through metal detectors or canine teams. <\/p>\n
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