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Rochele and I joined this show at the last minute, and it was a blast to create this world with Scott. It was a quick process trying to create a design and content for 8 scenes and over a 100 projection cues in under 3 weeks. Rochele and I don't often get to design together, so this was a pretty special collaboration. And honestly, this show wouldn't have come together so quick without Rochele's amazing skill in Photoshop and design eye, I am a lucky guy. Big shootout to the production staff at @msm.nyc for making this as easy as a process as it could be! La clemenza di Tito Manhattan School of Music George Manahan, Conductor A. Scott Parry, Director Barry Steele, Scenic Designer @ctblighting Lighting and Projection Designer @rochelemacdesign Associate Projection Designer Chloé Lévy, Costume Designer Loryn Pretorius, Wigs, Hair & Makeup Designer Joshua Larrinaga-Yocum, Props Supervisor Itzel Martinez, Production Stage Manager Brian Hatton, Photographer The dream tech team (these people are amazing): Production Electrician: @pspangaro A/V Head: @kimomakessounds Video Programmer: @davies.designs21 Quick Note: None of the production photos include images made by AI. #theatredesign #lightingdesign #opera #mozart #laclemenzaditito

@rochelemacdesign caught a pic of me at the tech table...deep in thought wondering when the next snack break is. Her and I took on a last minute gig at Manhattan School of Music designing Lighting and Projections. It's going to be a good show! #opera #design

Had an amazing opening night of #piratesofpenzance at @tulsaopera But when you have to leave your airb&b at 10am and your flights not till 5:30...you do all the tourist things: 1) Golden Driller Statue, 2) An Amazing Brisket Sandwich @oakhartbbq with some sweet banana pudding, 3) RT66 Marker, 4) Art Deco Church entrance at the Boston Ave Methodist Church, 5) Walked through the galleries and really enjoyed the Philbrook Museum, 6) Experienced one of the best designed and impactful museum I've been to at @greenwood_rising It was a short, snow-filled, and wonderful adventure in Tulsa! Back to NYC

First Disney show and first time at Alabama Shakespeare Festival. I always enjoy doing a show with the Quin/Sam duo, it makes for a great time and collaboration. The ASF team was amazing - big thanks to Phil and Brandon for making my time in Alabama easy. Plus my first time using the @electronictheatrecontrols ColorSorce V Fresnel and they were amazing. Proud of this one! Theater: @alabamashakespeare Director: @quingresham Choreographer | Assistant Director: @heysamhay Costume Designer: Brad Musgrove Lighting Designer: Me! @ctblighting Scenic Designer: Scott Davis Projection Designers: Kylee Lora & Taylor Gordon Sound Designer: Zach Moore Wig & Hair: Angie Wright Stage Manager: @pascalthepapillonstl Master Electrician: Philip Hahn AME/Board Progarmer: Brandon Vick Director of Production: Eddie Coffield Photo: Aubrie Lemon Moates #frozenthemusical #theatre #design #lightingdesign

Continuing to catch up on posting photos from 2025 - This Don Giovanni was an absolute pleasure! I got to embrace a lot of color and side lighting with this production as we tracked Don Giovanni's descent. Wonderful collaborators all around! Company: Annapolis Opera Company @annapolisopera Theater: Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts Director: Stephanie Havey @haveystephanie Conductor: Craig Kier Scenery: Steven C Kemp @stevenckempdesign Lighting: Me! @ctblighting Costumes: Utah Opera Costume Rentals Scenery Construction: Mid-Atlantic Sets @midatlanticsets Calling PSM: Ashley Pollard Photos: Steven C Kemp #dongiovanni #opera #lightingdesign

Catching up on posting Fall/Winter 2025 shows. Second year doing Christmas Carol at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theater - I absolutely love this adaptation by Quin Gresham @quingresham and it was a pleasure to revisit Christmas Carol again, see old friends and meet new collaborators while making some design updates for the second year! Theater: @arrowrocklyceum Director: Abe Reybold @abereybold Scenic Designer: Ryan J. Zirngibl @rjzdesign Costume Designer : Garth Dunbar Lighting Designer : Christopher Brusberg @ctblighting Music Director: Patrick Blindauer Sound Designer: Katelyn Gillette Production Stage Manager: Tony Dearing Photos: Ryan Z #christmascarol #theatredesign #lightingdesign

Welcome to the Rock! A little late posting, but here are some production shots from last month’s incredible run of Come From Away at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. It was such a joy to be part of this collaborative and generous room, led by the amazing Tim and Mandie. And huge shoutout to Ryan, whose set design was an absolute dream to work and play in! Arrow Rock Lyceum Theater @arrowrocklyceum Director: Tim Seib @timseib Choreographer: Mandie Rapoza @mandierapoza Music Director: Matt Goinz Scenic Design: Ryan J. Zirngibl @rjzdesign Costume Design: Garth Dunbar Lighting Design: Chris (me!) @ctblighting Sound Design: Rich Phillis PSM: Tony Dearing PE: Darby Davis Photos: Ryan J. Zirngibl #comefromaway #theatre #lightingdesign

Rigoletto was one of the first professional operas I worked on at @desmoinesmetroopera surrounded by the cornfields of Iowa. It was a pleasure to return to Verdi's and I wish I could be there today for the opening of this STUNNING show of #rigoletto at @tricitiesopera This was probably the most chill and easy production I've done this spring, and I think that says a lot about the company atmosphere John Rozzoni (@jjrozzoni ) and Jen Minor (@jengriffinminor ) created, which Patrick elevates in the rehearsal room. Dir: Patrick Hansen (@pjkilttrip ) Conductor: Giovanni Reggioli Scenic/Prop Corordinator: AmArA*jk Costume Coordinator: Tonya Mixon Lighting Design: ME (@ctblighting ) HMU: Simone Palanker & Annie Fabiano PSM: Brett Finley ASM: Celesta Siby TD/Scene Shop Manager: Shawn Shevlin #opera #theatrelightingdesign #design

First Cue vs Work Light - Happy Opening to The Great Reveal at @lyricstageboston If you are in Boston it's a must see production about navigating love, growth, and family. And as an added bonus it's Bridget and I's twelfth show together! Playwright: David Valdes @davidvaldeswrites Director @bridie96_ & Charlotte Stowe Scenic: Baron Pugh @bpscenic Costumes: Emily Rosser Lighting: Me! Sound: Kai Bohlman @kai PSM: Polly Feliciano

Better late than never - here are some production photos from La Traviata at Annapolis Opera Company last month. A beautiful and moving production including a wonderfully collaborative process with Eve Summer. 10 out of 10 would do again. Pictures in Act order, plus a bonus tech table picture featuring a blurry magic sheet. La Traviata @annapolisopera Conductor: Craig Kier Stage Director: @eveasummer Scenic Design: Jefferson Ridenour Scenery from: @operadelaware Lighting Design: Me! @ctblighting Costume Design: Suzanne Mess Wardrobe Supervisor: @sharlenethedesigner HWMU Design: @priscillabrucehairandmakeup Stage Manager: @al_pal_95 #opera #lightingdesign #latraviata

Here are some production photos from an absolutely wonderful Barber of Seville at Tri-Cities Opera (I am sad it's already closed). It was a bright and funny production, where I got to play with a lot of color and emotion. Plus what lighting designer doesn't like a good storm sequence! Company: @tricitiesopera Director: @pjkilttrip Scenery: Robert Little Lighting: Me! @ctblighting Costumes: Tri-Cities Opera Pictures (1/4/5) by Randy Cummings #opera #barberofseville #lightingdesign #theatre

Final Orchestra Dress of this amazing Barber of Seville. It has been an absolute pleasure working on this opera directed by Patrick Hansen. If you are in the area it's a must see, I haven't laughed this hard at an opera in a while! And thank you for the continued support of @jengriffinminor and @jjrozzoni #barberofseville at @tricitiesopera #opera #lightingdesign #theatre #etceos