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Lighting Designer

  • Work with Artistic Director to get a clear understanding of the concept of the production
  • Familiar with stage layout and fly grid for the performance venue
  • Communicate with DSL Technical Director concerning technical needs
  • Communicate with Master Carpenter and Set Designer concerning lighting needs for the set and its position on the stage
  • Communicate with Paint Coordinator concerning the chosen color palette for set
  • Communicate with Costume Designer concerning the chosen color palette for costumes
  • Work within show budget as presented by the producer and approved by the Board
  • Available or make arrangements for lighting crew to be available for load in, production week rehearsals, and strike
  • Responsible for arrangements (providing and retrieving) for any materials loaned from other sources for the production
  • Work with Stage Manager and performance venue light board operator to create lighting cues
  • Create designs that can be built within the budget provided by producer