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151 productions across 15 companies since 2011: lighting, audio, video, show control and technical direction, from dinner theatre to black box.

Photo: Ross Zentner

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Mean Girls company in a finale pose under a magenta-lit portal
Photo: Kate Klaus Photography
Mean Girls company in a finale pose under a magenta-lit portal
Four students face off in a school scene, one pointing
Three girls in pink gather around a friend on a pink bed
Soloist in a red dress sings under a purple wash

Mean Girls

Rochester Civic Theatre, Main Stage

Through October 4, 2026

Lighting Designer

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Come From Away ensemble dancing under magenta and blue light at The Fireside Dinner Theatre
Photos: The Fireside Dinner Theatre and Ross Zentner
Come From Away ensemble dancing under magenta and blue light at The Fireside Dinner Theatre
Full company on chairs cheering under blue light, with visible rig and haze beams
Actors on chairs as others lift chairs overhead; blue and green textured floor with an amber light shaft
Actors in lab coats and green gloves in a saturated red wash
Pilot with arms outstretched on a round riser in deep blue light

Come From Away

The Fireside Dinner Theatre, Fort Atkinson, WI

Through October 25, 2026

Show Control, Associate Lighting Designer, Technical Consultant

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Spider’s Web key art: a white spider on a web beside the title Agatha Christie’s Spider’s Web

Spider’s Web

Oct 8–17, 2026

Plainview Community Theater · Community Presbyterian Church

Technical Consultant

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Spookiest House on the Block key art: dark houses under a full moon with bats, beside the orange title

Spookiest House on the Block

Oct 16–31, 2026

That Theatre Company · Rochester Civic Theatre Black Box

Lighting Designer, Technical Director

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After the War: 1919 key art: a black eclipse ringed with white rays beneath the title

After the War: 1919

October 22, 2026

Mobilize the Poets · The Cooperage, Milwaukee, WI

Show Control, Associate Lighting Designer

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show key art: Frank-N-Furter lounging on giant red lips under the dripping red title

The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadow Cast

Oct 23–31, 2026

Planet Schmanet Productions · Pop's Art Theater, Rochester, MN

Lighting Designer, Technical Consultant

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A Christmas Story, The Musical key art: the glowing leg lamp above the red title on a green background

A Christmas Story, The Musical

Oct 29 – Dec 20, 2026

Fireside Dinner Theatre · Fort Atkinson, WI

Associate Lighting Designer, Show Control

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Cabaret key art: the title on a lit yellow marquee arrow over black and red splatter

Cabaret

Nov 13–22, 2026

Absolute Theatre · Rochester Civic Theatre Black Box

Technical Director, Show Control, Associate Lighting Designer, Technical Consultant

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A Christmas Story, The Musical key art: the leg lamp in a snowy window framed by red curtains

A Christmas Story, The Musical

Dec 4–20, 2026

Rochester Civic Theatre

Audio Engineer

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Past productions

American Idiot cast on raised platforms under blue beams, with red-lit windows in the brick walls
Photo: Tony Drumm
Cast cheering on platforms under red light
Cast crouched on platforms in haze under blue light
Patients in hospital gowns on beds lit by blue beams
Performer seated on platform steps, with the band upstage

American Idiot

Calliope Theatre · Rochester Civic Theatre Black Box · 2026

Technical direction for Calliope Theatre's production in the Civic's black box.

Technical Director

Performer in a black dress standing on a chair in red light, with a projection above
Photo: Alyssa Keller
Cast huddled under white beams, with gobo patterns on the floor
Cast in plaid uniforms and sunglasses dancing in green light
Performer in a plaid skirt on a sea of billowing white fabric
Karnak the fortune teller in his booth, lit by colored practicals
Performer seated alone in green light
Performer singing beside Karnak's booth
Performer in a bloodied shirt and pale wig

Ride the Cyclone

Rochester Repertory Theatre · 2026

Lighting design and technical direction for Rochester Rep, from the practicals on Karnak's booth to lighting integrated with the projection design.

Lighting Designer, Technical Director

Band performing in front of an LED wall filled with red poppies at the Barrymore Theatre
Photo: Ross Zentner
Band in front of a projected archival portrait under white beams
Band under green and blue beams with REBELS on the screen
Band in front of a projected Irish Republic proclamation
Singer with acoustic guitar and a mandolin player in deep blue light

The Foe and the Fallen

Mobilize the Poets · Barrymore Theatre, Madison, WI · 2025

Show control for a multimedia rock and roll history show about Wisconsin in World War One, built on The Kissers' award-winning album. An eight-piece band played live alongside the show's visuals and storytelling.

Show Control

Highlight reel · Production page · WPR interview

Lighting and production design: AntiShadows Theatrical Design

Waitress company celebrating in Joe's Pie diner under a neon arch and a blue-sky backdrop
Photo: Kate Klaus Photography
Waitresses at their stations under a neon arch
Three waitresses at the pie table in a cool wash
Three waitresses in blue uniforms, one in a pool of light
Waitress mid-leap in the diner
Waitress on an orange couch beside a man with a red guitar

Waitress

Rochester Civic Theatre · 2025

Lighting design for Rochester Civic Theatre, developed with the creative team from early concept through opening.

Lighting Designer, Creative Team

Newsies company lined up in front of a newspaper-print portal, arms raised
Photo: Kate Klaus Photography
Two performers embracing on a fire-escape platform against a bridge backdrop
Newsies on scaffolding towers and the stage floor in warm light
Newsies raising their fists in a shaft of light
Company around a scaffolding tower in front of a newspaper-print portal
Performer in a red gown with dancers in a burlesque number

Disney's Newsies

Rochester Civic Theatre · 2024

Lighting design and technical direction on the same production, from design intent through build.

Lighting Designer, Technical Director

Legally Blonde ensemble in orange jumpsuits standing in pools of light, with window shafts on the back wall
Photo: Kate Klaus Photography
Elle alone in a pool of light
Ensemble dancing in magenta light in the salon
Courtroom scene with the cast behind a long table
Performer in green shorts dancing, with the ensemble behind
Performer kneeling in front of Elle in a pink dress

Legally Blonde

Rochester Civic Theatre · Main Stage · 2024

Lighting design for Rochester Civic Theatre's Main Stage production.

Lighting Designer, Technical Design Team

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151 productions

YearProductionCompanyRole
2026A Christmas Story, The MusicalRochester Civic TheatreAudio Engineer
2026CabaretAbsolute TheatreTechnical Director, Show Control, Associate Lighting Designer, Technical Consultant
2026A Christmas Story, The MusicalFireside Dinner TheatreShow Control, Associate Lighting Designer
2026The Rocky Horror Picture Show w/ Live Shadow CastLighting Designer, Technical Consultant
2026After the War: 1919Mobilize the PoetsShow Control, Associate Lighting Designer
2026Spookiest House on the BlockThat Theatre CompanyLighting Designer, Technical Director
2026Spider's WebPlainview Community TheaterTechnical Consultant
2026Mean GirlsRochester Civic TheatreLighting Designer
2026Come From AwayFireside Dinner TheatreShow Control, Associate Lighting Designer, Technical Consultant
2026FrozenFireside Dinner TheatreVideo Designer, Show Control, Technical Consultant
2026American IdiotCalliope TheatreTechnical Director
2026Ride the CycloneRochester Repertory TheatreLighting Designer, Technical Director
2026Ride the CycloneRochester Civic TheatreLighting Designer, Sound Designer, Video Designer
2026Million Dollar QuartetFireside Dinner TheatreAssociate Lighting Designer
2026HairsprayFireside Dinner TheatreAudio Engineer
2025The Foe and the FallenMobilize the PoetsShow Control
2025FalsettosRochester Repertory TheatreLighting Designer, Technical Director
2025Venus in FurAbsolute TheatreLighting Designer, Technical Director
2025WaitressRochester Civic TheatreLighting Designer, Creative Team
2024Yuletide at the ChateauHometown Opera CompanyLighting Designer, Technical Director
2024A Christmas CarolRochester Civic TheatreTechnical Design Team
2024Jeff On The ShelfThat Theatre CompanyLighting Designer, Creative Team
2024Plaid TidingsAbsolute TheatreLighting Designer, Technical Director
2024Miracle on 34th StreetFireside Dinner TheatreAssociate Lighting Designer, Technical Assistant
2024Kinky BootsCalliope TheatreLighting Designer
2024Dracula, A Comedy of TerrorsRochester Civic TheatreLighting Designer, Creative Team
20241964: A Concert RevueFireside Dinner TheatreAssociate Lighting Designer, Creative Team
2024The Wild PartyRochester Repertory TheatreTechnical Consultant
2024NewsiesRochester Civic TheatreLighting Designer, Technical Director
2024Calendar GirlsAbsolute TheatreLighting Designer, Technical Director
2024The MinutesThat Theatre CompanyLighting Designer, Creative Team
2024Rocky- The MusicalFireside Dinner TheatreAssociate Lighting Designer, Technical Assistant
2024Ultimate ElvisFireside Dinner TheatreLighting Designer, Sound Designer
2024MatildaFireside Dinner TheatreAssociate Lighting Designer, Technical Assistant
2024Once Upon a Crime: The Trial of GoldilocksRochester Civic TheatreLighting Designer, Technical Assistant
2024Forever PlaidAbsolute TheatreLighting Designer, Technical Director
2024NunsenseFireside Dinner TheatreAssociate Lighting Designer, Technical Assistant
2024Legally BlondeRochester Civic TheatreLighting Designer, Technical Design Team
2024HeathersRochester Repertory TheatreLighting Designer, Technical Design Team
2024Beautiful- The Carole King MusicalFireside Dinner TheatreAssociate Lighting Designer, Technical Assistant
2024Forever PlaidAbsolute TheatreLighting Designer, Technical Director
2024Peter and the StarcatcherRochester Civic TheatreLighting Designer, Creative Team
2024Fiddler On The RoofFireside Dinner TheatreAssociate Lighting Designer, Technical Assistant
2024Little Shop of HorrorsAbsolute TheatreLighting Designer, Technical Director
2024Hedwig and the Angry InchRochester Civic TheatreLighting Designer, Technical Design Team
2024Jersey BoysFireside Dinner TheatreAssociate Lighting Designer, Technical Assistant
2023A Christmas Carol: The MusicalRochester Civic TheatreTechnical Assistant
2023ScroogeFireside Dinner TheatreAssociate Lighting Designer, Technical Assistant
2023Blithe SpiritRochester Civic TheatreTechnical Assistant
2023ClueAbsolute TheatreTechnical Design Team
2023MatildaRochester Civic TheatreTechnical Assistant
2023TitanicFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Design Team, Technical Assistant
2023Mary PoppinsFireside Dinner TheatreAssociate Lighting Designer, Technical Assistant
2023Legends in Concert: Direct from LondonFireside Dinner TheatreAssociate Lighting Designer, Technical Design Team
2023Lincoln & Liberty TooPlay By Play Theater CompanyAssociate Lighting Designer, Technical Assistant
2023Bright StarAbsolute TheatreLighting Designer, Technical Director
2023Grumpy Old MenFireside Dinner TheatreAssociate Lighting Designer, Technical Design Team
2023The Music ManFireside Dinner TheatreAssociate Lighting Designer, Technical Design Team
2022Ring in the New 2023Fireside Dinner TheatreAssociate Lighting Designer, Technical Assistant
2022Snowballs and FruitcakesAbsolute TheatreLighting Designer, Sound Designer, Technical Director
2022Irving Berlin's White ChristmasFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2022GreaseFireside Dinner TheatreLighting Designer, Technical Assistant
2022The Wizard of OzFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2022Hello, DollyFort Atkinson Community TheaterLighting Designer, Technical Director
2022What Happens in VegasFireside Dinner TheatreLighting Designer, Technical Assistant
2022Matilda JRFort Atkinson Middle SchoolTechnical Director, Associate Lighting Designer
2022A Mighty Fortress is our Basement - Church Basement Ladies 3Fireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2022The Sound of MusicFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2021Irving Berlin's Holiday InnFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2021Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatFireside Dinner TheatreAssociate Lighting Designer, Technical Assistant
2021Rodgers and Hammerstein's CinderellaFireside Dinner TheatreAssociate Lighting Designer, Technical Assistant
2020Guys and DollsFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2019Saturday Night FeverFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2019A Christmas Story: The MusicalFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2019Buddy - The Buddy Holly StoryFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2019Freaky FridayFort Atkinson Community TheaterTechnical Director, Associate Lighting Designer, Creative Team
2019AnnieFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2019That's What I Call Rock N RollFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2019The Enchanted BookshopFort Atkinson Community TheaterCreative Team
2019Menopause the MusicalFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2019My Fair LadyFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2019Legends of CountryFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2018Elf the MusicalFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2018GreaseFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2018AnnieFort Atkinson Community TheaterTechnical Director, Associate Lighting Designer, Creative Team
2018Disney's The Little MermaidFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2018Once Upon A MattressFort Atkinson Community TheaterTechnical Director, Creative Team
2018A Second Helping - Church Basement Ladies 2Fireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2018The Velveteen RabbitFort Atkinson Community TheaterAssociate Lighting Designer, Creative Team
201842nd StreetFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2018Disney's NewsiesFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2017Yeston & Kopit's PhantomFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2017Miracle on 34th StreetFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2017Elvis LivesFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2017Run For Your WifeRock River Theater GuildLighting Designer, Technical Director
2017Church Basement LadiesFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2017Back to the 50'sFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2017We The People: The MusicalFort Atkinson Community TheaterLighting Designer, Technical Director
2017South PacificFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2017The Little Mermaid Jr.Fort Atkinson Middle SchoolLighting Designer, Technical Director, Producer
2017Closer Than EverFort Atkinson Community TheaterLighting Designer, Technical Director
2017Beauty and the BeastFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2016Mamma Mia!Fireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2016Christmas BellesFort Atkinson Community TheaterTechnical Director, Associate Lighting Designer
2016A Fireside ChristmasFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2016Million Dollar QuartetFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2016Singin' in the RainFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2016The Music ManFort Atkinson Community TheaterAssociate Lighting Designer, Technical Design Team
2016Rockin' at the FiresideFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2016Sister ActFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2016Treasure IslandFort Atkinson Community TheaterTechnical Director, Creative Team
2016Peter PanFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2016Legends in ConcertFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2015Story of My LifeMilwaukee Opera TheaterTechnical Assistant
2015It's a Wonderful LifeFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2015West Side StoryFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2015Pump Boys and DinettesFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2015Fiddler On The RoofFort Atkinson Community TheaterAssociate Lighting Designer, Creative Team
2015Guys on IceFireside Dinner TheatreAudio Engineer, Technical Assistant
2015All Shook UpFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2015Once Upon a LeprechaunFort Atkinson Community TheaterTechnical Director, Producer
2015The Wizard of OzFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2015The Sensational 70'sFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2014A Christmas CarolFort Atkinson Community TheaterTechnical Director, Associate Lighting Designer, Creative Team
2014A Fireside ChristmasFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2014Les MiserablesFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2014The Wizard of OzFort Atkinson Community TheaterLighting Designer, Technical Director, Technical Assistant
2014Smokey Joe's CafeFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2014Driving Miss DaisyFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2014Fiddler on the RoofFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2014Mary PoppinsFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
20141940's Radio HourFort Atkinson Community TheaterTechnical Director, Technical Assistant
2014Solid Gold 60'sFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2013Ring in the New 2014Fireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2013A Fireside ChristmasFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2013Once Upon a MattressFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2013Run for your WifeFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2013Little Shop of HorrorsFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2013Annie Get Your GunFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2013FootlooseFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2013Sizzlin' 60'sFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2012Ring in the New 2013Fireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2012ScroogeFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2012Hello Dolly!Fireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2012Legally BlondeFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
20129 to 5Fireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2012Viva VegasFireside Dinner TheatreCreative Team, Technical Assistant
2011Ring in the New 2012Fireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2011A Fireside ChristmasFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2011Seven Brides for Seven BrothersFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Assistant
2011A Closer Walk with Patsy ClineFireside Dinner TheatreTechnical Design Team, Technical Assistant

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