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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2025 · 28 MIN

How to Become a Lighting Designer: A Journey from Small Stages to the Tony Awards

from How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career Insights · host Mirav Ozeri - Career insight journalist

Lighting DesignerEver wondered what happens behind the scenes to create the magical atmosphere of a Broadway show? Four-time Tony Award winner Kevin Adams pulls back the curtain on the fascinating world of theatrical lighting design in this illuminating conversation about his unexpected career journey. The most eye-opening revelation comes when Adams explains how Broadway designers actually make their (big) money. Resourceshttps://calarts.edu/https://tisch.nyu.edu/design/course-offerings/lighting-designhttps://calarts.edu/academics/programs-and-degrees/mfa-lighting-designVisit our website at https://www.howmuchcanimake.info/ to submit jobs suggestions for future episodes. Please FOLLOW us and/or WRITE A REVIEW and SHARE with anyone who's curious about their next career move.Trying to figure out what career might actually fit you? Take my QUICK CAREER QUIZ  and see your matches, NO EMAIL, NO HUSTLE,  just 5 questions:Visit howmuchcanimake.infoMusic credit: Kate Pierson & Monica NationAbout the host: Mirav Ozeri has always been drawn to storytelling and journalism, especially the stories of everyday people.In the 90’s She founded her own video production company, producing, directing, and editing documentaries and videos for political organizations which led to a 17-year career at CBS News, where she served as a producer/editor, helped launch CBS MarketWatch, and later worked as a senior editor and segment producer until the program was acquired by Dow Jones.During her years at CBS, Mirav developed and produced a television pilot built around a simple idea: giving people an honest look at what different careers are really like. Although the pilot was never picked up, the concept stayed with her. Years later, she brought it back as How Much Can I Make?, a podcast that explores real jobs, real stories, and the many paths people take to build a career.

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Lighting Designer Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes to create the magical atmosphere of a Broadway show? Four-time Tony Award winner Kevin Adams pulls back the curtain on the fascinating world of theatrical lighting design in this illuminating conversation about his unexpected career journey. The most eye-opening revelation comes when Adams explains how Broadway designers actually make their (big) money. Resources https://calarts.edu/ https://tisch.nyu.edu/design/course-offer...

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