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Cha is from Manila, Philippines based in New York City. A lighting designer for theatre, opera, dance, environmental performance and on-site installations.

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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
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[Off-Broadway, 2026]
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[West End, 2025]
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[Broadway, 2025]
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[Off-Broadway, 2025]
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[Off-Broadway, 2025]
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[Off-Broadway, 2025]
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2026 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Cha See, The Unknown

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Cha See, Wet Brain

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play

Cha See, On That Day in Amsterdam

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Cha See, On That Day in Amsterdam

News


Photos: Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Kara Young and More on the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - May 4, 2026

The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were presented at the annual ceremony at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here!
2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Winners
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2026

The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.
OH, MARY! Reveals Tour Dates and Cities For 2026-27
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

The North American Tour of Oh, Mary! has announced the dates and cities for its 2026-27 season. The tour of the Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning comedy will tech and launch at The Bushnell in Hartford, Connecticut.
Photos: Catherine Tate Stars as Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY! in London
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

All new photos have been released of Catherine Tate as Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY! Tate joined the company at the Trafalgar Theatre in London. Check out the photos here!
EUREKA DAY Cast And Creative Team Set At The Huntington
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

The Huntington announced the cast and creative team for EUREKA DAY, Jonathan Spector's Tony-winning satire directed by Margot Bordelon, following acclaimed runs on Broadway and in London.
THE UNKNOWN, Starring Sean Hayes, Available to Stream for a Limited Time
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2026

Leigh Silverman’s production of David Cale’s THE UNKNOWN, starring Tony, Emmy & SAG Award winner Sean Hayes, can now be streamed on demand through April 29.
Photos: Susan Sarandon and More Walk THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 24, 2026

The Rocky Horror Show official is officially open on Broadway at Studio 54! You can now see photos of the film's original star Susan Sarandon, stars like Laverne Cox, and more at the opening night of the show here!
SUMMERWORKS FESTIVAL Unveils Initial Casting For 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

Clubbed Thumb has announced initial casting for its 2026 SUMMERWORKS festival. The annual festival of new plays will take place at the wild project in New York City. The lineup will include three productions running throughout the summer.
Photos: Catherine Tate in Rehearsal For OH, MARY! in London
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

All new photos have been released of Catherine Tate in rehearsals for OH, MARY! ahead of her first performance at Trafalgar Theatre in London. Check out the photos here!
Bill Hanney Receives Elliot Norton Prize; Full Nominations Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

The Elliot Norton Awards announced its prize winner and nominations, recognizing outstanding achievements in Boston theater. See the full list of nominees and this year's Norton Prize recipient.
OH, MARY! Tickets On Sale For Run at The Bushnell in September
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026

The National Tour of Oh, Mary! will be teching and launching at The Bushnell in Hartford, CT. The Tony Award-winning comedy, will play select cities across the U.S. following the Hartford engagement. Learn more about the show here!
THE UNKNOWN, Starring Sean Hayes, Recoups Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 8, 2026

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Leigh Silverman’s production of David Cale’s new play THE UNKNOWN, starring Tony, Emmy & SAG Award winner Sean Hayes, has recouped its $1.125  million capitalization during its 10-week record-breaking run at Studio Seaview.
2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026

Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were  announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Center Theatre Group Reveals 2026/27 Season - THE TURNING WORLD Premiere and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026

Center Theatre Group has revealed twelve productions for the 2026/27 Season. The eight-show One CTG subscription package includes plays and musicals at the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre, including The Turning world premiere and more.
Review: TGA’s A CHORUS LINE is a Golden Celebration of Filipino Diaspora
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 26, 2026

What began as 40 hours of taped sessions with Broadway’s “gypsies” has evolved into a 50-year legacy that redefined the American musical.
OH, MARY! To Make Boston Premiere At Emerson Colonial Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026

The Tony-winning comedy OH, MARY! will make its Boston premiere at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. The production will run for a limited engagement this winter. Tickets go on sale April 3.
Justin Matthew Sargent and More to Star in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals will present Jesus Christ Superstar as its first production of the 2026 season. Jesus will be played by Justin Matthew Sargent. Jesus Christ Superstar features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.
PHOTOS: A CHORUS LINE Manila Cast Meets the Press
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 8, 2026

See photos from A Chorus Line Manila's press meet! Conrad Ricamora & Lissa deGuzman lead the all-Filipino cast at Samsung Performing Arts Theater, March 2026.
Catherine Tate Will Play Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY! in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

Catherine Tate will play Mary Todd Lincoln in the Tony Award-winning smash hit comedy OH, MARY! at Trafalgar Theatre from 27 April until 18 July 2026. Learn more here!
Review Roundup: Tony-Winner Sean Hayes Stars In THE UNKNOWN at Studio Seaview
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

See what the critics are saying about The Unknown, a new solo show starring Tony, Emmy and SAG Award winning actor Sean Hayes. The new one-man play is written by acclaimed and award-winning playwright David Cale and directed by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Cha See been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Unknown, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Wet Brain, Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for On That Day in Amsterdam and Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for On That Day in Amsterdam.

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