Lauren Dickerson
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented lighting professional with experience designing and programming shows for theatre productions. Skilled in ETC consoles, Vectorworks, fixture selection, and cue updates during rehearsals. Known for clear communication with directors, stage managers, and crews to keep productions running smoothly.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lighting Designer
Swine Palace Productions
Baton Rouge , LA
06.2026 - 09.2026
- Led the lighting design and programming for the Swine Palace production, POTUS.
- Collaborated with directors, stage managers, and scenic teams to align lighting design with creative vision.
- Adjusted cues during rehearsals to enhance scene transitions and overall production flow.
- Created light plots based on the specific requirements of each production.
- Selected fixtures, gels, and gobos for production needs.
- Collaborated with professionals to plan and implement lighting installations.
- Designed custom light fixtures and lighting elements in partnership with professionals to deliver tailored lighting solutions.
- Worked closely with electricians who handled power distribution for the system.
Lighting Designer
Swine Palace Productions
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Served as head lighting designer and programmer for Swine Place Production of, The Play That Goes Wrong.
- Coordinated cueing with directors, stage managers, and production crews to enhance performance synchronization and execution.
- Programmed show on an ETC lighting console.
- Continued programming work at home through the use of ETC Augment3d software.
- Hung and patched instruments.
- Maintained lighting paperwork, cue sheets, and plot updates.
- Troubleshot any technical issues that occurred during a performance or rehearsal related to sound or lighting equipment.
Run Crew Member
Swine Palace Productions
Baton Rouge , LA
01.2026 - 02.2026
- Managed fly systems to facilitate scene changes and enhance production quality. throughout the duration of the show.
- Communicated promptly with crew members to coordinate scene shifts and stage tasks.
- Secured backstage pathways and maintained clear work areas to support safe and effective performances.
- Moved scenery and props safely between stage positions and storage areas.
- Reset backstage areas before and after the show.
- Provided assistance to actors backstage as needed.
Assistant Lighting Designer
Swine Palace Productions
Baton Rouge , LA
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Programmed automated lights using the console such as ETC Ion.
- Operated the light board during performances to ensure proper lighting effects throughout all technical rehearsals.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all lighting equipment before rehearsals or performances began.
- Troubleshot any technical issues that occurred during a performance or rehearsal related to sound or lighting equipment.
- Set up innovative approaches to special effects such as haze machines or strobe lights.
- Constructed and maintained electrical circuits for stage lighting equipment.
- Installed dimmers, cables, control boards, spotlights, lamps, fixtures, and other necessary equipment for lighting systems.
Assistant Lighting Designer
Swine Palace Productions
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with directors, producers, and other designers to determine lighting needs and design concepts for theatrical productions.
- Directed the hanging and focusing of lighting instruments for productions.
- Established light levels, cue fade times and other cues by programming the light board.
- Controlled light board throughout production and promptly corrected issues.
- Troubleshot any technical issues that occurred during a performance or rehearsal related to sound or lighting equipment.
- Collaborated with professionals to plan and implement lighting installations.
Head House Manager
Manship Theatre
Baton Rouge , LA
02.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed all part-time staff and communicated clear instructions to keep performances and events running smoothly.
- Supervised front-of-house operations for Manship Theatre performances and special events.
- Coordinated ushers and volunteers during theater openings, intermissions, and closings.
- Resolved patron concerns with calm, professional guest service.
- Enforced theater policies and emergency procedures throughout event nights.
Assistant Lighting Designer
Swine Palace Productions
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Programmed the entire show using an ETC software.
- Created focus plot for the head designer.
- Ran lighting board throughout the entire process.
- Updated paperwork as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12-2026
High School Diploma -
Sulphur High School
Sulphur, LA05-2021
Skills
- Lighting design
- Cue programming
- Console programming
- Fixture selection
- Light plots
- Technical troubleshooting
- Vectorworks software
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- LED technology
Timeline
Lighting Designer
Swine Palace Productions
06.2026 - 09.2026
Lighting Designer
Swine Palace Productions
01.2026 - 05.2026
Run Crew Member
Swine Palace Productions
01.2026 - 02.2026
Assistant Lighting Designer
Swine Palace Productions
02.2025 - 03.2025
Assistant Lighting Designer
Swine Palace Productions
12.2024 - 02.2025
Assistant Lighting Designer
Swine Palace Productions
10.2024 - 11.2024
Head House Manager
Manship Theatre
02.2022 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Louisiana State University
High School Diploma -
Sulphur High School