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Awards

Nomination – Dora Award for Outstanding Lighting of Chasing the Path, 2018 
WON – Dish Award for Outstanding Lighting of Phantom of the Opera, 2012
WON – Dish Award for Outstanding Lighting of Into The Woods, 2010
Nomination – Dish Award for Outstanding Lighting of Hairspray, 2012
Nomination – Brickenden Award for Outstanding Lighting of You, Me and Them, 2006

Management

  • Just for Laughs Toronto Festival – Executive Producer (Toronto, 2013-2024)
  • Just for Laughs Toronto Festival – Festival Producer (Toronto, 2019-2023)
  • Just For Laughs ComedyPRO & ComedyCON – Producer (Montréal & Toronto, 2019-2021)
  • LUMINATO – Producer for KIRA, Obeah Opera & Triptych (Toronto, 2019)
  • Koperninkus– Production Manager, Against the Grain Theatre  (Theatre Passe Muraille, 2019)
  • Shove it Down My Throat– Production Manager, Buddies in Bad Times & Pandemic  (Buddies Chamber, 2019)
  • We Now Recognize– Production Manager/Tour Manager, Project: Humanity (Various venues across Canada, 2019)
  • LUMINATO Producer for Le Grand Continental at Nathan Phillips Square (Toronto, 2018)
  • Dr. Silver: A Celebration of Life Director: Mitchell Cushman – Musical Stage Company & Outside the March (Heliconian Club, Toronto 2018)
  • Lady Baby- Producer/Production Manager, The Dietrich Group (Citadel, Toronto 2017)
  • LUMINATO Associate Producer for Until the Lions & Bearing at The Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Opera Centre (Toronto, 2017)
  • IMPACT 2017 Festival Production Manager (MT Space, Kitchener, 2017)
  • Freedom Singer- Production Manager, Project Humanity (Various Theatres across Canada, 2017)
  • PORTRAIT- Producer/Production Manager, The Dietrich Group (The Theatre Centre, 2017)
  • The Watershed Tour Technical Director – Various Theatres (Winnipeg & Calgary)
  • Kitly Bender Production Manager – Kemi Contemporary Dance Projects (Theatre Centre, Toronto, 2017)
  • Florence Production Manager – The Dietrich Group (Collective Space, Toronto, 2016)
  • Jackie Burroughs Production Manager – The Dietrich Group (Collective Space, Toronto, 2016)
  • IMPACT 2015 Festival Production Manager (MT Space, Kitchener, 2015)
  • ProArteDanza Fall Season Production Manager – ProArteDanza (Fleck Dance Theatre, Toronto, 2013)
  • Summer Intensive Program Production Stage Manager – ProArteDanza (Fleck Dance Theatre, 2013)
  • Short Stories Production Stage Manager – ProArteDanza (Pia Bouman Theatre, Toronto, 2013)
  • Enter The Shadow Production Stage Manager – Break It Down (Capitol Theatre, Chatham, 2013)
  • Paris1994/Gallery Production & Company Manager – The Dietrich Group (Citadel Dance Theatre, Toronto, 2012)
  • I Am An Animal Producer & Production Manager – The Dietrich Group (Citadel Dance Theatre, Toronto, 2012)
  • Paris1994/Gallery Production Manager – The Dietrich Group & Harbourfront Centre World Stage (Enwave Theatre, Toronto, 2012)
  • Phantom of the Opera Production Manager – Beal Musical Theatre (Beal Theatre, London)
  • Fame Production Manager – Beal Musical Theatre (Beal Theatre, London, 2010)
  • Children of Eden Co-Producer/Stage Manager – Beal Musical Theatre (Beal Theatre, London)
  • Sarah Slean: Live at Beal Promoter/ Producer (Beal Theatre, London, 2004) 

Film and Television

Producer

  • Just For Laughs Awards Show – TV Special, 2022
    (Featuring: Amber Ruffin, Annie Mumolo, Awkwafina, BD Wong, Bill Lawrence, Bob Saget, Bowen Yang, Colin Jost, Dave Chappelle, Hannah Einbinder, Jamie Dornan, Jason Sudeikis, Jean Smart, Jen Statsky, Jon Hamm, Julio Torres, Kelsey Grammer, Kristen Wiig, LeBron James, Lorne Michaels, Matt Rogers, Maya Rudolph, Nathan Lane, Nikki Glaser, Nina West, Norman Lear, Patton Oswalt, Stevie Wonder, Ted Sarandos, Wendi McLendon-Covey & Will Ferrell)


1st Assistant Director

  • A Day Off – Short Film, 2010
  • The Forest – Short Film, 2010


3rd Assistant Director

  • A Day The Great Chameleon – Feature Film, 2012
  • D’Une Rive À l’Autre – Short Film for CFC, 2009
  • The Boy with no Return Address – Short Film, 2008


Other Roles

  • Nocturne, Production Assistant – Feature Film, 2014
  • Reverie, Production Assistant – Feature Film, 2008
  • Captain High Liner, Set Dresser – Commercial, 2008

Lighting Designs

2019

  • A Blow in the Face Director: Monica Dotor, Nightwood Theatre (The Theatre Centre, Main-space, Toronto)
  • Chasing the Path Choreo.: Hanna Keil, Human Body Expression (Toronto Centre for the Arts)
  • Pandora Director: Amanda Smith, FAWN Chamber Collective (918 Bathurst, Toronto)
  • Maggie & Pierre Director: Rob Kempson, The Grand Theatre (McManus Theatre, London)


2018

  • Miss Bennett Director: Nancy McAlear, Citadel Theatre (Shoctor, Edmonton)
  • BANG BANG Director: Kat Sandler, Factory Theatre (Main-space, Toronto)
  • Chasing the Path Choreo.: Hanna Keil, Human Body Expression (Fleck Theatre, Toronto)
  • LULU V.7 Director: Ted Witzel – Buddies in Bad Times (Chamber, Toronto)
  • IN/THEN Director: Andrew Kushnir, Theatre Sheridan (Studio, Oakville)
  • Maggie & Pierre Director: Rob Kempson – Tarragon Theatre (Studio Theatre, Toronto)
  • Selfie Director: Stephen Colella, Young Peoples Theatre (Studio, Edmonton)
  • MidSummer Director: Brett Christopher – Thousand Island Playhouse (Firehall Theatre, Gananoque)
  • Light Years, Dark Matter Music Concert, torQ percussion Quartet (918 Bathurst, Toronto)
  • Kitly Bender Choreographer: Jennifer Dallas/ Director: John Tuner – Kemi Contemporary Dance Projects (Various Tours)


2017

  • Freedom Singer Director: Andrew Kushnir – Project Humanity (Various Venues)
  • LULU V.5 Director: Ted Witzel – Buddies in Bad Times (Chamber, Toronto)
  • Maggie & Pierre Director: Rob Kempson – Thousand Island Playhouse (Firehall Theatre, Gananoque)
  • Freedom Singer Director: Andrew Kushnir – Project Humanity (Streetcar Crowsnest, Toronto)
  • Key Change Director: Stephanie Graham – The Globe Theatre (Regina)
  • Kitly Bender Choreographer: Jennifer Dallas/ Director: John Tuner – Kemi Contemporary Dance Projects (Theatre Centre, Toronto)
  • Its All Tru Director: Sky Gilbert – Buddies in Bad Times (Chamber, Toronto)


2016

  • Rhubarb Festival – Buddies in Bad Times (Chamber, Toronto)
  • Mamma Mia! Director: David Connolly – Drayton Entertainment (Various Theatre, Ontario)
  • Don’t Dress for Dinner Director: Ashlie Corcoran – Gateway Theatre (Vancouver)
  • .0 & Touch Choreographers: Allen & Karen Kaeja – Kaeja d’Dance (Various Cities, Mexico)
  • Hamlet Director: Birgit Schreyer Duarte – Canadian Stage (High Park Amphitheatre)
  • All’s Well That Ends Well Director: Ted Witzel – Canadian Stage (High Park Amphitheatre)
  • Blithe Spirit Director: Ashlie Corcoran – Thousand Islands Playhouse (Springer Theatre, Gananoque)
  • Blithe Spirit Director: Ashlie Corcoran – Western Canada Theatre (Sagebush, Kamloops)


2015

  • Carrie – The Musical: In Concert Director: Thomas Alderson (St. Michaels, Toronto)
  • Shannon 10:40 Director: Rob Kempson (Videofag, Toronto)
  • Don’t Dress for Dinner Director: Ashlie Corcoran – Thousand Island’s Playhouse (Springer Theatre, Gananoque)
  • Faust Director: Alaina Viau – Loose Tea Musical Theatre (RED, Toronto)
  • American Idiot Director: Andrew Tribe – Original Kids (Spirit Family Theatre, London)
  • Idiom, Passage & Sous Un Projecteau Choreographer: Jennifer Dallas – Kemi Contemporary Dance Projects (Registry Theatre, Kitchener; La Rotonde, Quebec City: Tangente, Montreal; National Arts Centre, Ottawa)
  • .0 & TAXI Choreographers: Karen & Allen Kaeja – Kaeja d’Dance (Enwave Theatre, Toronto)


2014

  • The Importance of Being Earnest Director: Daryl Cloran – Thousand Islands Playhouse (Springer Theatre, Gananoque)
  • Open Art Surgery Choreographers: Various – Harbourfront Centre (Fleck Dance Theatre, Toronto)
  • Offenbach & Hahn Director: Aria Umezawa & Jasmine Chen – Opera 5 (Alliance Francaise, Toronto)
  • Strange and Sacred Noise – TORQ Percussion Quartet (Church of the Holy Trinity, Toronto)
  • The Music Man Director: Megan Moorehouse – Beal Musical Theatre (Beal, London)
  • Lungs Co-Lighting Designer w/ Kim Purtell – Tarragon Theatre (Extra Space, Toronto)
  • Soliciting Temptation Co-Lighting Designer w/ Kim Purtell – Tarragon Theatre (Extra Space, Toronto)
  • Tale of a T-Shirt Director: Lisa Marie DiLiberto – FIXT POINT (Theatre Direct, Toronto)


2013

  • In Pace Requiescat Director: Aria Umezawa – Opera 5 (Arts & Letters Club, Toronto)
  • ProArteDanza Fall Season Choreographers: Robert Glumbek, Roberto Campanella & Guillaume Cote – ProArteDanza (Fleck Dance Theatre, Toronto)
  • La Tragedie de Carmen Director: Alaina Viau – Loose Tea Musical Theatre (Buddies in Bad Times Cabaret, Toronto)
  • Summer Intensive Program Choreographers: Hanna Keil & Roberto Campanella – ProArteDanza (Fleck Dance Theatre, Toronto)
  • Short Stories Choreographers: Hanna Keil, Laurence Lemieux & Roberto Campanella – ProArteDanza (Fleck Dance Theatre, Toronto)
  • Enter the Shadow Director/Choreographer: John “Drops” Reid & Lee Pham – Break It Down (Capitol Theatre, Chatham)
  • The Vinyl Archives & Hunter Choreographers: Irene Whittaker-Cumming & Pamela Rasbach – TypeCast Dance Company (Winchester Street Theatre, Toronto)
  • Mozart’s Don Giovanni Director: Ashlie Corcoran; Co-Lighting Designer w/ Kim Purtell – Royal Conservatory & The Glenn Gould School (Koerner Hall, Toronto)
  • Glenn Gould Prize Jury Gala – The Glenn Gould Foundation (Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto)
  • Mary’s Wedding Director: Justin Goodhand – Public Utility (Barn, Windsor)


2012

  • The Whole Shebang 2012 – Dreamwalker Dance Company (Dancemakers, Toronto)
  • I Am An Animal Choreographer: DA Hoskins – The Dietrich Group (Citadel Theatre, Toronto)
  • Dumbo Squid Director: Charlotte Gowdy – Birdtown Swanville (Pia Bouman Theatre, Summerworks)
  • Nightbird Choreographer: Irene Whittaker-Cumming – Ink On Paper (Winchester Street Theatre, Toronto)
  • Hairspray Director: Megan Moorehouse – Beal Musical Theatre (Beal Theatre, London)
  • Paris1994/ Gallery Tour Lighting Director – The Dietrich Group (Esplanade: Theatres on the Bay, Singapore)
  • Tomato Soup & Mecha Choreograher: Pamela Rasbach – Typecast Dance Company (Winchester Street Theatre, Toronto)
  • Freak! Choreographer: Cameron Carver – The Dance Concept (Beal Theatre, London)


2011

  • Enter The Shadow Director/Choreographer: John “Drops” Reid & Lee Pham – Next Steps & Break It Down (Enwave Theatre, Toronto)
  • White Christmas Director: Megan Moorehouse – London Musical Theatre (Palace Theatre, London)
  • Phantom of the Opera Director: Megan Moorehouse – Beal Musical Theatre (Beal Theatre, London)
  • The Dining Room Director: Susan Ferley; Co-Lighting Designer w/ Louise Guinand – Grand Theatre Community Benefit (Grand Theatre, London)
  • Missed Connections Choreographer: Pamela Rasbach – Typecast Dance Company (Winchester Street Theatre, Toronto)


2002-2010

  • Panopticon Choreographer: Cameron Carver – Dance Concept (Winchester Street Theatre, Toronto)
  • Synthetica Choreographer: Pamela Rasbach – Typecast Dance Company (Winchester Street Theatre, Toronto)
  • Fishbowl Director: Mark Shyzer (Red Room, NYC & McManus Studio Theatre, London)
  • Fame Director: Megan Moorehouse – Beal Musical Theatre (Beal Theatre, London)
  • Laser Blade Choreographer: Pamela Rasbach – Typecast Dance Company (Winchester Street Theatre, Toronto)
  • Into The Woods Director: Megan Moorehouse – Beal Musical Theatre (Beal Theatre, London)
  • Beauty and the Beast Director: Eric Brandsma – Beal Musical Theatre (Beal Theatre, London)
  • Seussical: The Musical Director: James Patterson – Oakridge S.S. (Oakridge Theatre, London)
  • Children of Eden Director: Eric Brandsma – Beal Musical Theatre (Beal Theatre, London)
  • Art and Soul – London Aids Benefit Concert (Beal Theatre, London)
  • Suffering Fools – Director: John Gerry – Studio OK (Sprite Theatre, London)
  • Les Miserables Director: Eric Brandsma – Beal Musical Theatre (Beal Theatre, London)
  • Footloose Director: Eric Brandsma – Beal Musical Theatre (Beal Theatre, London)
  • The Festival of Student Choreographer Artistic Director: Tracey Iddison-Gubbels – Beal Musical Theatre (Beal Theatre London)  

Associate & Assistant Lighting Designer

  • The Watershed Associate Tour Lighting Designer – Various Theatres (Winnipeg & Calgary, 2017)
  • Hedda Gabler Associate Lighting Designer to Kim Purtell – Necessary Angel (Berkeley Street Theatre, Toronto, 2016)
  • The Gay Heritage Project Assistant LD to Kim Purtell – Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (Mainspace, Toronto, 2016)
  • Do You Want What I Have Got? A Craigslist Cantata Tour Associate LD to Kim Purtell – Acting Up Stage & Factory Theatre (National Arts Centre, Ottawa, 2014)
  • Sextet Assistant LD to Kim Purtell – Tarragon Theatre (Mainstage, Toronto, 2014)
  • Do You Want What I Have Got? A Craigslist Cantata Tour Associate LD to Kim Purtell – Acting Up Stage & Factory Theatre (Citadel Theatre, Edmonton, 2014)
  • Lungs & Soliciting Temptation Associate LD to Kim Purtell – Tarragon Theatre (Extra Space, Toronto, 2014)
  • God of Carnage Focus Director for Kim Purtell – Studio 180 & Mirvish (Panasonic Theatre, Toronto, 2013)
  • Stopheart Assistant LD to Kim Purtell – Factory Theatre (Mainspace, Toronto, 2013)
  • Race Focus Assistant to Kim Purtell – Canadian Stage (Bluma Appel, Toronto, 2013)
  • Arigato Tokyo Focus Assistant to Kim Purtell – Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (Mainspace, Toronto, 2013)
  • Anne of Green Gables: The Musical Drafting for Renee Brode – Charlottetown Festival (Homburg Theatre, 2011)
  • The Hobbit Apprentice to Renee Brode – Grand Theatre (Mainstage, London, 2011)
  • Shirley Valentine Assistant LD to Louise Guinand – Grand Theatre (Mainstage, London, 2011)
  • Sherlock Holmes Assistant LD to Louise Guinand – Grand Theatre (Mainstage, London, 2011)
  • Kingfisher Days Assistant LD to Louise Guinand – Grand Theatre (Mainstage, London, 2011)
  • Pride & Prejudice Assistant LD to Louise Guinand – Grand Theatre (Mainstage, London, 2010)
  • Stones in His Pockets Apprentice to Louise Guinand – Grand Theatre (Mainstage, London, 2006)
  • The Black Bonspiel of Willie McCrimmon Apprentice to Louise Guinand – Grand Theatre (Mainstage, London, 2004)