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Tyler Thomas

Tyler Thomas

Clayton,NC

Summary

Dynamic Lighting Designer with a proven track record at CPAC, adept at crafting innovative lighting strategies and implementing special effects to enhance productions. Recognized for strong project management and effective communication skills, ensuring artistic visions are realized while maintaining equipment reliability and team cohesion.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Lighting Designer

CPAC (Clayton Performing Arts Club)
01.2026 - Current
  • Collaborated with design team to input fixture profiles, colors, effects, and movement for cues.
  • Followed lighting design plan to select fixtures and control settings.
  • Customized lighting strategies based on specific television, theater and concert requirements.
  • Managed and maintained equipment between productions.
  • Worked with director and other production staff to assess requirements and advocate for associated equipment needs or important safety standards.
  • For a production of "Spongebob the Musical"

Lighting Designer

CPAC (Clayton Performing Arts Club)
12.2025 - 12.2025
  • Collaborated with design staff for ceiling shaping, coordination of finish options and location of visual and focal elements.
  • Worked with director and other production staff to assess requirements and advocate for associated equipment needs or important safety standards.
  • Collaborated with design team to input fixture profiles, colors, effects, and movement for cues.
  • Customized lighting strategies based on specific television, theater and concert requirements.
  • Dance Showcase

Lighting Designer

CPAC (Clayton Performing Arts Club)
09.2025 - 11.2025
  • Collaborated with design team to input fixture profiles, colors, effects, and movement for cues.
  • Customized lighting strategies based on specific television, theater and concert requirements.
  • Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.
  • Implemented special effects to match creative vision of each production.
  • Production of "Lost Girl".

Assistant Stage Manager

Clayton Theatricals
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
  • Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
  • Worked with director to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Helped actors and crew remain focused and attentive during shows.
  • Production of "Shrek the Musical".

Lighting Designer

CPAC (Clayton Performing Arts Club)
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.
  • Managed and maintained equipment between productions.
  • Implemented special effects to match creative vision of each production.
  • Production of "James and the Giant Peach: The Musical".

Production Stage Manager / Lighting Designer

CPAC (Clayton Performing Arts Club)
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Helped maintain a balance for both cast and crew
  • Designed the lighting and initiated light cues during show
  • Production of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe".


Assistant Stage Manager

Clayton Theatricals
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
  • Worked with director to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Production of "The Little Mermaid".

Assistant Stage Manager

Clayton High School
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Helped actors and crew remain focused and attentive during shows.
  • Built, placed and moved sets to match specific scenes.
  • Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
  • Production of "High School Musical: On Stage".

Set Crew Member

Clayton High School
08.2023 - 11.2023

I helped shape the stage via painting and building a few of the set pieces for a production of "Almost, Maine".

Education

No Degree -

Johnston Community College
Smithfield, North Carolina, NC
07-2026

High School Diploma -

Clayton High School
Clayton, NC
05-2024

Skills

  • Creative vision
  • 3D visualization
  • Project management
  • Organizational skills
  • Team building
  • Effective communication
  • Reliability
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Decision-making
  • Lighting setup
  • Active listening
  • Lighting techniques

Timeline

Lighting Designer

CPAC (Clayton Performing Arts Club)
01.2026 - Current

Lighting Designer

CPAC (Clayton Performing Arts Club)
12.2025 - 12.2025

Lighting Designer

CPAC (Clayton Performing Arts Club)
09.2025 - 11.2025

Assistant Stage Manager

Clayton Theatricals
07.2025 - 08.2025

Lighting Designer

CPAC (Clayton Performing Arts Club)
01.2025 - 03.2025

Production Stage Manager / Lighting Designer

CPAC (Clayton Performing Arts Club)
09.2024 - 11.2024

Assistant Stage Manager

Clayton Theatricals
07.2024 - 08.2024

Assistant Stage Manager

Clayton High School
01.2024 - 03.2024

Set Crew Member

Clayton High School
08.2023 - 11.2023

No Degree -

Johnston Community College

High School Diploma -

Clayton High School
Tyler Thomas