Lighting Designer – Anna in the Tropics – Orlando Shakespeare Theater (Orlando Shakes)

Orlando Shakespeare Theater seeks an experienced Lighting Designer for our upcoming production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Anna in the Tropics by Nilo Cruz.

About the Production

• Production: Anna in the Tropics
• Pre-Production: July 28 – August 3, 2025\
• First Rehearsal: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
• Tech Week: August 21 – 26, 2025
• Previews: August 27-28, 2025
• Opening Night: Friday, August 29, 2025
• Closing: Sunday, September 21, 2025
• Location: Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Orlando, FL

Position Description

We are seeking a creative and collaborative Lighting Designer to create an evocative lighting design that captures the atmosphere of 1929 Florida and a Cuban-American cigar factory where a lector reads Tolstoy’s “Anna Karenina” to the workers. The ideal candidate will work closely with the director and design team to develop a cohesive visual language that enhances the production’s themes of passion, tradition, and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the director and design team during pre-production
• Create comprehensive lighting plots, paperwork, and cue sheets
• Attend design meetings, technical rehearsals, and previews
• Oversee the implementation of the lighting design
• Work within the allocated budget
• Ensure all lighting equipment is properly installed and functioning

Qualifications

• Previous professional lighting design experience
• Portfolio demonstrating versatility and artistic vision
• Strong understanding of lighting technology and programming
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work within deadlines and budget constraints

Commitment to Diversity

Orlando Shakespeare Theater is committed to diverse and inclusive casting and hiring. We especially encourage applications from Latinx designers and those with cultural connections to Cuban-American experiences, the themes of the play, or personal relationships to the world of “Anna in the Tropics.” We particularly welcome Orlando and Florida-based designers as part of our commitment to supporting our local artistic community. We believe that diverse creative teams strengthen our productions and better serve our community.

Compensation

Competitive fee commensurate with experience and union status.

How to Apply

Please submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV
• Digital portfolio or work samples
• References
• Brief statement of interest

Send applications to jobs@orlandoshakes.org with “Your Name” and “Lighting Designer – Anna in the Tropics” in the subject line.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, abilities, ages, and perspectives.