SMITH

Mr. Smith has been working professionally for the past 40 years both as a designer for the stage and as a consultant for numerous theatre projects. Mr. Smith has designed for concerts, dance, musicals and opera throughout his career. He lit the U.S. premier opera performance of Andrea Bocelli and has worked with Luciano Pavarotti, Denyce Graves and Ruth Ann Swenson. As the Resident Lighting Designer for Michigan Opera since 1989 he has lit over 65 productions. Regional Opera companies include Florida Grand Opera, Virginia Opera, San Diego Opera and Lyric Opera of Kansas City. He has assisted on Broadway with Tharon Musser and Marilyn Rennagel. His work has been seen at many regional theatres including Oregon Shakespeare, Indiana Repertory, Pioneer Theatre Company and North Shore Music Theatre.