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David is a lighting designer based in the New York City / New Jersey area who enjoys experimenting with texture, color, and angle to create dynamic stage pictures.

 

For the past ten years, he has worked with theatre companies across the United States on a wide range of productions. His design credits include Hair, Oklahoma, The Little Mermaid, Rock of Ages, Beautiful, Spring Awakening, Alice by Heart, Anastasia, Lady Day, Heathers, Million Dollar Quartet, and others. David is also drawn to developing new works, with designs for projects such as A Trojan Woman, Magical Thinking, Stage Fright, Ice Queen, and Color These Walls. Beyond his own productions, he often assists other designers in both off-Broadway and regional theatres on a wide range of productions.

David earned his BFA in Theatre Design & Technology from Pennsylvania State University in 2023. While at Penn State, his designs for The Alexa Project (an interactive experience) and The Wild Party received the Oliver Smith Award for Best Lighting Design for their seasons. He also designed Metamorphoses during the 2023 season and was honored with the Overall Creative Achievement Award for his contributions throughout his time at Penn State.

His work has also been recognized beyond the university setting. David was chosen for the 2023 Hemsley Portfolio Review and the 2022 Fred Foster Mentorship Program with Electronic Theatre Controls, joining a small group of students paired with industry mentors through a series of networking events. That same year, he received a Special Citation in Lighting Design from LDI and Live Design, a distinction created to recognize the strength of candidates for the Pat MacKay Diversity in Design Scholarship that year.

Collaboration is at the heart of David’s process, and he values the chance to create work alongside other artists. He is passionate about the art of theatre and looks forward to continuing to bring new designs to the stage. Check out the rest of David’s website to explore his work.