Headshot by: Joe Mazza- Brave Lux Photography
About
Brian Elston is a freelance lighting designer based in Chicago, IL, with a diverse portfolio spanning theatre, opera, and dance. Passionate about the role of lighting in storytelling, Brian uses light to enhance emotional depth and atmosphere, creating immersive experiences that captivate audiences. With years of experience working on a range of productions, Brian is committed to bringing unique visions to life through the art of lighting design; working collaboratively with directors, choreographers, and performers to push creative boundaries.
Brian's past designs include: Elephant and Piggy’s We’re In a Play!, Princess and the Pea (Marriott Theatre) A Christmas Carol, Seusical the Musical (Drury Lane) Corduroy, The Wiz, Magic Treehouse (Emerald City Theatre) The Sound of Music, Hair, A Christmas Carol in Prose, Hedwig and The Angry Inch, Cyrano (Parallel 45 Inc.) Les Misrables, Henry V, Oklahoma! (Interlochen Center for the Arts).
He holds a BFA in design and technology from Columbus State University in Columbus, GA and an MFA in lighting design from The Ohio State University.