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Tenzin Dema

KINGSLEY

Summary

Creative and technically skilled Lighting Designer with over 5 years of experience in theatre and live performance production. Adept at conceptualising and executing lighting designs that enhance storytelling and mood. Proficient with industry-standard lighting consoles and design software. Passionate about collaborating with directors, designers, and crews to bring visionary performances to life and looking to further contribute to the evolving field of lighting design with innovative and immersive solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Lighting Designer

Perth, WA
01.2022 - Current

-Designed lighting for over 15 live productions across fringe theatre, festivals, and community events.
- Created lighting documentation including plots, cue sheets, and equipment lists.
- Used Vectorworks and Lightwright for technical planning.
- Communicated with creative teams to ensure cohesive visual storytelling.

Lighting Assistant

Black Swan State Theatre Company
06.2020 - 12.2021

- Collaborated with lighting designers to realise creative visions.
- Maintained and patched fixtures using GrandMA2 lighting console.
- Assisted in pre-rig and tech weeks, and programmed multiple cue-heavy productions.

Technical Crew Member

Perth Festival
01.2019 - 03.2020

- Installed and operated lighting rigs for various venues and site-specific shows.
- Worked with visiting designers and stage managers to deliver seamless lighting support.
- Troubleshot fixtures and ensured compliance with safety regulations.

Lighting Intern

Blue Room Theatre, Perth, WA
07.2018 - 11.2018

-Supported head designer with lighting plots and cue lists.
- Programmed cues using ETC Ion.
- Assisted with focus calls and rigging adjustments.
- Participated in tech and dress rehearsals to refine cue timing.

Education

Introduction To Lighting Design – WAAPA Short Cour

Additional Training:

Bachelor of Arts - Major in Theatre And Creative Pr

Murdoch University
Perth
07-2024

Skills

    - Lighting Console Operation (ETC Ion, GrandMA2)
    - Vectorworks & Lightwright
    - Lighting Plotting & Programming
    - Cue Sheet Documentation
    - Technical Knowledge of DMX & Fixtures
    - Collaboration & Communication
    - Time Management & Organisation
    - Creative Visualisation & Problem Solving

Certification

Certified Theatre Light Designer

Sustainability in Arts Certificate

Certified in Light Designer


Languages

English
Full Professional
Dzongkha
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Freelance Lighting Designer

Perth, WA
01.2022 - Current

Lighting Assistant

Black Swan State Theatre Company
06.2020 - 12.2021

Technical Crew Member

Perth Festival
01.2019 - 03.2020

Lighting Intern

Blue Room Theatre, Perth, WA
07.2018 - 11.2018

Introduction To Lighting Design – WAAPA Short Cour

Additional Training:

Bachelor of Arts - Major in Theatre And Creative Pr

Murdoch University
Tenzin Dema