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Born and raised in Dallas, Texas— Jason is a Chicago-based lighting designer for theatre, dance, opera, and other live performance art. Since joining Chicago’s robust and diverse theater community in 2015, he is honored to have credits with About Face Theatre, Chicago Children's Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Court Theatre, Definition Theatre Company, DePaul Opera Theatre, Eighth Blackbird, Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Griffin Theatre Company, Haven Chicago, Northlight Theatre, Piven Theatre Workshop, Red Theater Chicago, Saint Sebastian Players, Shattered Globe Theatre, Something Marvelous, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Strawdog Theatre Company, Theatre Wit, TimeLine Theatre Company, University of Chicago, Victory Gardens Theater, Windy City Playhouse, among others. Recent regional credits include work with Alley Theatre, Alliance Theatre, Baltimore Center Stage, Dallas Theater Center, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Geva Theatre Center, Long Wharf Theatre, Minetta Lane Theatre in NYC, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and Seattle Repertory Theatre. Jason is honored to have his recent work on the Goodman Theatre’s real-time, online ‘Live’ series (THE SOUND INSIDE, OHIO STATE MURDERS, and I HATE IT HERE) and an immersive 360° production of THE WILD PARTY at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts featured in American Theatre Magazine. He was also the recipient of the 2019 Michael Maggio Emerging Designer Award which recognizes emerging theatrical designers within the Chicago area. Jason holds a BFA in Theatre Design/Technology from Texas Tech University and is a proud member of The Association for Lighting Production and Design.

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Video: A Conversation with NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN Actress Toni Martin


Toni Martin, who plays Sephronia in “Nina Simone: Four Women,” discusses the production and her history with the Rep in the video here.

Video: First Look At Theater Latté Da's Production Of THE COLOR PURPLE


Get a first look at THE COLOR PURPLE, running now through May 5 at Theater Latté Da. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Marsha Norman, with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, THE COLOR PURPLE is a stirring family chronicle following the inspirational Celie as she journeys from childhood through joy and despair, anguish and hope, to discover her own unique voice and place in the world.

NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN to Begin Performances at Milwaukee Rep This Month


The final production of Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s 70th Anniversary Season is Nina Simone: Four Women. Learn when performances are happening and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Theater Latté Da


What did our critic think of THE COLOR PURPLE at Theater Latté Da?

DREAMGIRLS Starts Performances at McCarter This Week - Full Cast Announced!


McCarter Theatre Center has announced the cast for the revival of the Tony and Grammy award-winning DREAMGIRLS. Learn more here!

Rehearsals Now In Progress For Theater Latté Da Production Of THE COLOR PURPLE Opening In March


THEATER LATTÉ DA begins rehearsals for THE COLOR PURPLE, the Broadway musical adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, opening on March 23, 2024.

Photos/Video: First Look At FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At Drury Lane Theatre


Drury Lane Theatre has released first look photos and video of its final show of the 2023/2024 season, the beloved Fiddler on the Roof.

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL


The new production at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace is Fiddler on the Roof.  Under the direction of Elizabeth Margolius, this is a different looking production. It works. The scenic design is subtle but very powerful.

CLUE and INTO THE WOODS Lead the St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards with 11 Nominations Each


The St. Louis Theatre Circle announced their 2024 Nominations on Friday. STAGES St. Louis’ production of CLUE and New Jewish Theatre’s production of INTO THE WOODS lead all productions with 11 nominations each. Twenty-four different companies and 55 unique productions were represented among 165 nominations in 33 categories. Awards will be handed out on Monday, March 25th, 2024, at The Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts on the Webster University campus.  

Complete Cast and Creative Teams Set for the Last Three Plays in Milwaukee Repertory Theater 2023/24 Season


Milwaukee Rep has revealed complete cast and creative teams for the last shows in their 2023/24 season.

Theater Latté Da Unveils Creative Team For THE COLOR PURPLE


THEATER LATTÉ DA presents the Broadway musical adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Color Purple, opening on March 23, 2024 in partnership with Geva Theatre.

Cast Set for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Drury Lane Theatre


Drury Lane Theatre has revealed the cast of Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Elizabeth Margolius. See photos below!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

VIDEO: Watch Highlights of DREAMGIRLS At Goodspeed Opera House


Watch video highlights of Goodspeed's DREAMGIRLS, running through Dec 30, 2023 at The Goodspeed Opera House. 

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; FREAKY FRIDAY, CLUE, St. Louis Shakespeare Festival & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Boston Awards; JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, THE WIZ, & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

VIDEO: Watch Footage from 'One Night Only Disco' from Goodspeed's DREAMGIRLS


Watch Keirsten Hodgens (Lorrell), Ta-Tynisa Wilson (Deena), Shantel Cribbs (Michelle) and the company of Goodspeed's DREAMGIRLS perform the Disco version of 'One Night Only' here!

VIDEO: Watch Footage from 'Steppin' to the Bad Side' from Goodspeed's DREAMGIRLS


Watch a clip from 'Steppin' to the Bad Side' from Goodspeed's Dreamgirls featuring Jos N. Banks, Chuckie Benson, Robert Cornelius, Arnold Harper II, Alfred E. Jackson, Mykal Kilgore, Diva LaMarr, Evan Tyrone Martin and Kwame M. Remy here!

BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards December 5th Standings; FREAKY FRIDAY Leads Best Musical!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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