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Lighting Designer

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes to create the magical atmosphere of a Broadway show? Four-time Tony Award winner Kevin Adams pulls back the curtain on the fascinating world of theatrical lighting design in this illuminating conversation about his unexpected career journey. The most eye-opening revelation comes when Adams explains how Broadway designers actually make their (big) money.

Topics

1:47 From Performer to Lighting Designer

3:52 Discovering Light as an Art Form

8:54 Creating Special Effects for Broadway

12:36 How Broadway Payment Systems Work

17:45 Technology Revolution in Theater Lighting

23:45 Tony Awards and Career Highlights

26:48 Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Resources

https://calarts.edu/

https://tisch.nyu.edu/design/course-offerings/lighting-design

https://calarts.edu/academics/programs-and-degrees/mfa-lighting-design

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Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation