Malcolm Foster

A video of one of the best dances I've ever designed from a few months back. Huge shout-out to Boston Arts Academy and the incredible choreographer, Kylie Grossman! @bostonartsacademy @kyliegrossmann Lighting Design by Malcolm Foster Can't wait for the next one!

This was the 6th and final piece in the Fragments Series, performed by Alisa Weilerstein. Fragments 6: Radiance World Premiere at the Spoleto Festival U.S.A., May 2025 Composers: Andy Akiho, Gabriela Lena Frank, Gabriella Smith, Jessie Montgomery, Johann Sebastian Bach, Tania León @andyakiho , @gabrielalenafrank , @gabriella.coati , @jessiemontgomerymusic , Fragments Team: Alisa Weilerstein, Project Creator, Performer @alisaweilerstein Elkhanah Pulitzer, Director @elkhanahpulitzer Will Knapp, Production Stage Manager @rayhomme Seth Reiser, Scenic and Lighting Designer @abserbdist Molly Irelan, Costume Design @mollyirelan Heather Sterling, Original Hair and Makeup Design Hanako Yamaguchi, Artistic Producer, Advisor Malcolm Foster, Assistant Lighting Designer @malcolmfosterdesign Photos by Mike Ledford @themikeledford Spoleto & Sottile Staff: Anna Brayman - Venue PM @anna_michelle_insta William Webster- Venue Elec. @mentallywilliam Eliza Anker - Asst. Venue Elec. @elizaanker Evie Palmisano - Sottile Technical Director @genevieveangela Sam Meier - Assistant Technical Director

Hands down, this is one of the most incredible shows I've ever worked on. Assisting Seth Reiser was an amazing experience, and watching Alisa perform each night for a week was deeply moving. Her music and this creative team changed my appreciation for the cello and classical music. Fragments 5: Lament World Premiere at the Spoleto Festival U.S.A., May 2025 Composers: Gabriela Lena Frank, Gabriella Smith, Gerard McBurney, Johann Sebastian Bach, Mathilde Wantenaar, Osvaldo Golijov @gabrielalenafrank , @gabriella.coati , @berlinassociates , @mathildewantenaar , Fragments Team: Alisa Weilerstein, Project Creator, Performer @alisaweilerstein Elkhanah Pulitzer, Director @elkhanahpulitzer Will Knapp, Production Stage Manager @rayhomme Seth Reiser, Scenic and Lighting Designer @abserbdist Molly Irelan, Costume Design @mollyirelan Heather Sterling, Original Hair and Makeup Design Hanako Yamaguchi, Artistic Producer, Advisor Malcolm Foster, Assistant Lighting Designer @malcolmfosterdesign Photos by Mike Ledford @themikeledford Spoleto & Sotille Staff: Anna Brayman - Venue PM @anna_michelle_insta William Webster- Venue Elec. @mentallywilliam Eliza Anker - Asst. Venue Elec. @elizaanker Evie Palmisano - Sottile Technical Director @genevieveangela Sam Meier - Assistant Technical Director

This was my first show with Boston Arts Academy and Urbanity, and it was incredible. It’s always meaningful to create a powerful piece of art that addresses important issues, such as bullying, peer pressure, and supporting one another through tough times. Call of Courage March 2025 Created through a collaboration of Urbanity Dance @urbanitydance and Boston Arts Academy @bostonartsacademy at the BAA Theater Photos by Mickey West Photography @mickeywestphoto CREATIVE Choreographer: Betsi Graves @heavens2betsi Lighting Designer: Malcolm Foster @malcolmfosterdesign The dancers in this piece were Urbanity dancers and students at BAA. A big thank you to Dan Jentzen @danjentzen , Technical Director and huge advocate for the Boston lighting community!

Regine and Moonbox Productions made a beautiful show in April. With a powerful story, compelling acting, and a talented design team, "Crowns" told a story that connected the past and the present with the power of hats and community. A big thank you to Moonbox and Isaak Olson for bringing me onto this project. Hats off to everyone! Crowns Written by Regina Taylor Directed by Regine Vital @reginevital.7 Music Direction by David Coleman Scenic Design by Baron Pugh @bpscenic Lighting Design by Isaak Olson @isaakolsonlights Associate Lighting Design by Malcolm Foster 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 Produced by Moonbox Productions at Arrow Street Arts in Cambridge, MA, April 2025

Time to catch up on the last few months! Working with Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Ballet Spartanburg, and acclaimed lighting designer Tony Tucci was a real treat. Keep an eye out for Mighty Casey in Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Upcoming Season! Created by Lisa De Ribere for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre in 1990 Director: Lona Gomez Music: Michael Moricz (featuring music by John Philip Sousa and Stephen Foster) Original Lighting Design: Tony Tucci Lighting Design: Malcolm Foster Set Design: Lewis Folden Costumes: Janet Marie Groom Photos are by Mike Ethridge from a performance at the Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg, SC, in March 2025.

Working with this team in Carnegie Hall was an incredible experience, and Jinkx put on a stunning performance! Music Director: Will Van Dyke @wvdmusic Director: BenDeLaCreme @bendelacreme Lighting Designer: Mike Faba @mykefaba Assistant Lighting Designer: Malcolm Foster Sound Designer: Kevin Heard @thekevinheard Jinkx Monsoon’s Costumes: The Lady Hyde @theladyhyde Jinkx Monsoon’s Wigs: Jack Baxter and WigChapel @wigchapel Photos by Santiago Felipe @santiagraphy and Mettie Ostrowksi @mettieostrowski

What Belongs to You An opera by David T. Little @davidtlittle based on the novel by Garth Greenwell. Karim Sulayman @thekarimsulayman , soloist, as "The American." Originally performed at the University of Richmond Modlin Arts Center in September 2024. Alarm Will Sound Chamber Orchestra @alarmwillsound with Music Director Alan Pierson @alanconducts Director: Mark Morris Lighting Design: Nicole Pearce @nicolepearceart and Mike Faba @mykefaba Assistant Lighting Design: Malcolm Foster Set and Costume Design: Maile Okamura @maileok Stage Manager: Maciej Lewandowski @cadmiumredlight Sound Engineer: William Stanton Photo Credits: Jay Mather

What Belongs to You An opera by David T. Little @davidtlittle based on the novel by Garth Greenwell. Karim Sulayman @thekarimsulayman , soloist, as "The American." Originally performed at the University of Richmond Modlin Arts Center in September 2024. Alarm Will Sound Chamber Orchestra @alarmwillsound with Music Director Alan Pierson @alanconducts Director: Mark Morris Lighting Design: Nicole Pearce @nicolepearceart and Mike Faba @mykefaba Assistant Lighting Design: Malcolm Foster Set and Costume Design: Maile Okamura @maileok Stage Manager: Maciej Lewandowski @cadmiumredlight Sound Engineer: William Stanton Photo Credits: Jay Mather

Part 2 of Rodelinda! Rodelinda Opened on May 17th 2024 Conductor: Peter Kozma @kozmalac Director: Sydney Roslin @sydneyroslin Assistant Director: Samantha Fox @sammi.fox Assistant Conductor: Wesley Leffingwell Stage Manager: Margaret Shumate Costume Designer: Zoë Trautmann @zoecostumes Assistant Costume Designer: Caprice Shirley Lighting Designer: Malcolm Foster Assistant Lighting Designer: Julian Cordova @juliancordova2003 Cast Rodelinda: Emily Helenbrook Bertarido: Keith Wehmeier @keith_wehmeier_countertenor Grimoaldo: Charles Calotta @charlesthetenor Eduige: Bridget Cappel @thatbridgetcappel Garibaldo: Matthew Cook @mmmcook47 Unulfo: Victor Bento @victor.bento.countertenor Flavio: Eli Gómez-Bossu Photos by @garypaynephotography