A CHRISTMAS CAROL
adapted by Michael Wilson
Play
Producing Company: Ford’s Theatre
Venue, City and Date: Ford’s Theatre; Washington, DC; 2009 - 2023
Lighting Designer: Rui Rita
Associate Lighting Designer: Matt Taylor
One of my first professional projects, I began my career in earnest assisting Rui Rita on this new production in 2009. The show is remounted each year. Since 2017, I’ve gone back as associate lighting designer to remount the production. Each year faces a variety of design challenges to remount the production. In the past 4 years, we’ve begun replacing old equipment with more modern fixtures. As associate LD, I’m charged with redesigning the look with new equipment and ensuring I maintain the original intent of the design.
In 2021, we produced a modified version of the production to accommodate immediately post-COVID audiences. I served as co-designer with Rui for this production.
I’ve included images from the most recent production (2023) below to provide context and understanding of the scope of the project. Paperwork and other supporting documents are included below.
Supplemental Paperwork