Broadway Lighting Designer: How the Job Works, What They Make, and How to Break In

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Lighting Designer Career

Go behind the scenes of Broadway with four-time Tony Award–winning Lighting Designer Kevin Adams. He breaks down what a theatre lighting designer actually does, the skills you need to get started, and the unexpected twists of his career path.

The jaw-dropper? Adams reveals how Broadway designers really make their big money—including income streams, payment structures, union and more.

Perfect for anyone curious about Broadway careers, creative jobs, and how much you can make in the performing arts.

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פרקים

1. Welcome And Guest Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Early Path From Performer To Designer (00:00:17)

3. Discovering Light Through Art And Hardware (00:02:43)

4. Live Shows Versus Film And TV (00:04:26)

5. Being Noticed Yet Rarely Reviewed (00:05:26)

6. Choosing Projects And Musical Fit (00:06:00)

7. Programming Consoles And Automation (00:06:29)

8. Hiring, Scripts, And First Steps (00:07:29)

9. Effects, Wind, And Immersive Storms (00:08:05)

10. Caring For Performers Onstage (00:09:48)

11. Pay Minimums And Royalty Mechanics (00:11:21)

12. Vegas Fees Versus Broadway Royalties (00:14:21)

13. Timeline From Prep To Tech (00:15:45)

14. Empty Theaters And Full Build Outs (00:17:23)

15. Visible Versus Hidden Lighting (00:19:15)

16. The LED Revolution In Theater (00:20:56)

17. Mentors, New Gear, And Keeping Up (00:23:17)

18. Tony Nominations, Wins, And Nerves (00:23:35)

19. Hedwig, Audience Energy, And Legacy (00:26:38)

20. Closing And Listener Callouts (00:27:56)