Theater Lighting

School theater productions, lighting design, and technical work

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About My Theater Work

I work as a lighting technician for my high school's theater productions, handling everything from basic lighting setup to complex lighting design for plays and musicals. My role includes programming lighting cues, operating the lighting board during performances, and maintaining the lighting equipment.

I love the creative aspect of lighting design - how it can completely transform a scene and enhance the storytelling. From dramatic spotlights to subtle ambient lighting, every cue is carefully planned to support the performance and create the right mood for each moment.

10+

Productions

1000+

Lighting Cues

3

Years Experience

Equipment & Skills

Lighting Console

Programming and operating professional lighting consoles for theater productions.

  • Quick Q 20 Console
  • DMX Programming
  • Cue Programming
  • Show Operation

Lighting Fixtures

Working with various types of theatrical lighting equipment and fixtures.

  • LED Fixtures
  • Par, Frenell and Moving Lights
  • Moving Lights
  • Gel & Color

Lighting Design

Creating lighting designs that enhance storytelling and create atmosphere.

  • Scene Lighting
  • Mood Creation
  • Color Theory
  • Focus & Angles

Technical Setup

Installing, focusing, and maintaining lighting equipment and systems.

  • Equipment Setup
  • Cable Management
  • Safety Protocols
  • Troubleshooting

Recent Productions

Freaky Friday

My first show as a lighting technician - a musical adaptation of the classic body-swap story.

Role: Lighting Technician Assistant (First Show)
Equipment: Quick Q 20 console, ADJ Encore FR50Z Fresnel, SlimPAR Pro Q USB, Intimidator Spot 260 UB 12H, LED pars
Highlights: Learning the ropes, basic cue programming, show operation

Battle of the Bands 2025

Dynamic lighting for a competitive music event featuring multiple bands and genres.

Role: Lighting Technician
Equipment: Quick Q 20 console, ADJ Encore FR50Z Fresnel, SlimPAR Pro Q USB, Intimidator Spot 260 UB 12H, LED pars
Highlights: Quick transitions between bands, pre-programmed cues, fast paced lighting transitions

Godspell

Lighting design for the musical Godspell, a contemporary retelling of the Gospel of Matthew.

Role: Lighting Technician Assistant
Equipment: Quick Q 20 console, ADJ Encore FR50Z Fresnel, SlimPAR Pro Q USB, Intimidator Spot 260 UB 12H, LED pars
Highlights: Musical theater lighting, ensemble performance, character transitions

Rock Week

Lighting design for the final show of a week-long rock music camp for kids and young musicians.

Role: Lighting Technician (Show Day Only)
Equipment: Magicq console, LED fixtures, moving lights
Highlights: Final performance lighting, showcasing student work, educational environment

Gala

Sophisticated lighting design for our school's prestigious annual fundraising event.

Role: Lighting Technician
Equipment: Quick Q 20 console, ADJ Encore FR50Z Fresnel, SlimPAR Pro Q USB, Intimidator Spot 260 UB 12H, LED pars
Highlights: Complex design utilizing 50+ fixtures, elegant atmospheric lighting, seamless scene transitions

The Nerd

First show as lead lighting designer, managing cues and supervising operation.

Role: Lead Lighting Designer
Equipment: Quick Q 20 console, ADJ Encore FR50Z Fresnel, SlimPAR Pro Q USB, Intimidator Spot 260 UB 12H, LED pars
Highlights: First time as lead designer, created and supervised all lighting cues, mentored operation team

Riff Riot 2025

Advanced lighting design for an upperclassmen music competition showcasing diverse talents and genres.

Role: Lead Lighting Technician
Equipment: Quick Q 20 console, ADJ Encore FR50Z Fresnel, SlimPAR Pro Q USB, Intimidator Spot 260 UB 12H, LED pars
Highlights: Sophisticated lighting design, dynamic band transitions, high-energy performance enhancement