Isaak Olson

@isaakolsonlights

Lighting đź’ˇ Designer, Programmer, and Technician Boston Ballet ALD BU Lighting BFA '23 Wingspan: 6ft Dad jokes: Many
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Since last Feburary, I've had the gift of being Assistant Lighting Director @bostonballet . It has truely been a wonderful learning opportunity, and I'm so greatful to @stirlingbaker , Jon Gonda, @anna.brev , and the whole Ballet production team for welcoming me into the fold. I've seen some of the greatest art in my whole life here, and it's only been a year! Happy Nutcracker, can't wait to return in the Spring!
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5 months ago
"The Wolves" with The Hive at The Boston Center for the Arts asks how a group of young women can stay together when the larger world around them is doing everything in it's power to tear them apart. How will they unite to prepare for the darkness ahead? This cast and production team truly was firing on all cylinders. As the Lighting Designer, it was a fun challenge to figure out how transform a blackbox theatre into an indoor soccer field under broad, florescent light, and then break that world for the "panic attack dream world" of the penultimate scene. Written by Sarah Delappe Directed by Margaret McFadden Scenic Design by Danielle Ibrahim  Costume Design by Samantha Wolfrum TD: Kevin Parker SM: Kayla Copping Photos by Theo Vainstein
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6 months ago
"Top Girls" at Boston College was an evening of powerful women and their nuanced stories; which were filled with pain, sacrifice, and passion. As Lighting Designer, I had a lot of fun creating this world with the team. Written by Caryl Churchill Directed by Patricia Riggin Scenic Design by Jenna McFarland Lord Projection Design by George Cooke Costume Design by Quinn Burgess Sound Design by George Cooke Photos by Seho Lee and Jenna McFarland Lord
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6 months ago
Another Glimmerglass Summer is in the books! This year I played the role of Lighting Supervisor Apprentice. Lights, paperwork, boats, and campfires all contributes to a great season. We were spoiled by a wonderful team this year, and I'm so greatful to Bridget @bridgetswilliams , @grahamzellersld , and @jazzzery for showing me the way of the "Supe". On top of that, our electrics team was unparalleled. And to those not listed here who made my Summer better- i hope you know who you are. Thank you all!
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7 months ago
In the darkening times, the company of “Crowns” at Moonbox Productions have been singing a joyful noise unto the world. I hope I did the Lighting Design justice in between my clapping, foot stomping, and humming. The music, voices, and energy of this production simply didn’t know where to stop. Happy closing weekend! Written by Regina Taylor Directed by Regine Vital @reginevital.7 Music Direction by David Coleman Scenic Design by Baron Pugh @bpscenic Associate Lighting Design by Malcolm Foster @malcolmfosterdesign Electrics by Baz Kouba Sound Design by James Cannon @theonlyculture Costume Design by E Rosser @erosser1629 Props Design by Danielle Ibrahim Photos by Chelcy Garrett @moonboxproductions @arrowstreetarts
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1 year ago
August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson" with Actor's Shakespere Project. @aspbostontheatre @hibernianhall Greatful to have been given a chance to help tell thus story! Go see it if you can! Photography by Nile Scott @nilescottstudios Directed by Christopher V. Edwards @christopher_v_edwards Scenic Design by Jon Savage Costume Design by Nia Safarr Banks @nia_sia_bia Sound Design by James Cannon @theonlyculture Lighting Design by Isaak Olson Production Electrician: Molly Beall @mollycbeall PM/TD: Danielle Ibrahim SM: Adele Nadine Traub
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1 year ago
Very late GGF 24 post on my professional page! Another great Summer with amazing people. Glimmerglass has my heart. #lxopsalliance
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1 year ago
"We must all accept that the danger may be fatal, and we must all have faith that it won't be." What a blessed time it was to design lighting on A Wrinkle In Time @wheelockfamilytheatre . I had such a fun time determining the look of each planet and the extra-demnsional space between them. The entire company poured their heart into it. Until we Tesser again! Directed by Regine Vital @reginevital.7 Scenic Design by Jon Savage Projection Design by Danielle Ibrahim Costume Design by Nia Safarr Banks @nia_sia_bia Props Design and Scenic Charge Saskia Martinez Sound Design by James Cannon Photography by Nile Scott @nilescottstudios
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2 years ago
"Let's fill the world with light and love!" I'm very thankful to the folks @berkshiretheatregroup for having me come design for Disney's Frozen Jr! What a great team of MVPs! Never would have seen myself here when I first saw this film in Middle School. I'm glad to see this story still empowering young people all these years later. Directed by David Adkins and Kathy Jo Grover Choreography by Kathy Jo Grover and Avital Asuleen Scenic Design by Randall Parsons Costume Design by Amy Avila Sound and Projections Design by Adam Lewis Music Direction by Erin White Photography by David Dashiell and Caelan Carlough. Note: Most projections were recieved through license and designed by David Page.
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2 years ago
"When you become old you'll turn to bone or heather / When you die the winds will cry, but the sky will still be blue." The Moors by Jen Silverman at Northeastern University @theatre_nu , November 2023 Lighting Design by Isaak Olson Directed by Jonathan Carr Scenic Design and Photography by Justin Lahue @justin_lahue Costume Design by Frances McSherry and Lara Graber-Mitchell @laragraber Sound Design by Aubrey Dube
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2 years ago
It's been an incredible Summer @glimmerglassfestival as a Staff Electrician. Feeling super thankful for all my mentors, co-workers, and friends!
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2 years ago
Here are some photos of my Lighting Design for "John Deserves to Die" by @rachel.b.greene , with @freshinktheatre at the @boscenterforarts . It was an empowering, gut-wrenching, and triumphant tale of the destruction of the oppressor by the oppressed. A self-obsessed professor with a record of assault gets his commupence when the students studying under him decide to not take it anymore and metaphorically burn his establishment to the ground. Directed by Regine Vital @reginzal Scenic Design by Tori Rojo @t._.rojo Costume Design by Kat Lawrence @kat_the_hobbit Sound Design by James Cannon @theonlyculture Photography by Paul Fox
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2 years ago