Chelsea Lynn
chelsea@blueeyesdesigns.net
Illinois-based Lighting Designer, Programmer (EOS), Master Electrician, Production Management, Projection Design, etc.
How can I help light up your life?
Recent Design Credits
Misery (Fall '25)
Shrek
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Gaslight
Legally Blonde
RENT
Annabella in July
Big Fish (Projections and Lighting)
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
The Nutcracker
The Book of Will
The Tin Woman
Jesus Christ Superstar
Pippin
The Man in the Brown Suit
Urinetown
Artists' Ensemble Theater
Elgin Community College
Artists' Ensemble Theater
Harper College
Music Theater Works
Elgin Community College
Artists' Ensemble Theater
Rolling Meadows High School
Elgin Community College
Rockford Dance Company
Rolling Meadows High School
Artist' Ensemble Theater
Elgin Community College
Music Theater Works Youth
Artists' Ensemble Theater
Rockford University
- dir. Richard Raether
- dirs. Haupert, Beth, & Orlyk
- dir. Richard Raether
- dir. Sally Wippman
- dir. Kyle Dougan
- dir. Andy Bero
- dir. Richard Raether
- dir. Steph Svarz
- dir. Marc Beth
- dir. Lucas Segovia
- dir. Steph Svarz
- dir. Richard Raether
- dir. Doug Orlyk
- dir. Kyle Dougan
- dir. Richard Raether
- dir. Stephen Shellhardt
Contact
email@domain.com
000-000-000
Additional Credits
Master Electrician and Programmer, Music Theater Works (16+ productions)
Freelance lighting direction, electrics, and consultant work with small and medium-sized theaters, park districts, houses of worship, and artists in the greater Chicago area.
— VENUE
Harper College
— ROLE
Performing Arts Center Technical Director
— DATE
2016 – present
* Oversees all aspects of technical production in the 440-seat proscenium theater and 100-seat black box.
* Serves as Production Manager for 2-3 academic productions and 2-3 high-profile events each year, as well as dozens of small and mid-size events throughout the year.
* Advances technical needs of artists and special events, schedule and coordinate staff of 12+ technicians.
* Plans, executes, and tracks maintenance of lighting, audio, rigging, and video systems.
* Guest lecturer in Stagecraft, mentor for technical theater students.
— VENUE
Performing Arts at Metropolis
— ROLE
House Technician
— DATE
2011 – 2016
* Primarily responsible for front-of-house audio for a 350-seat venue, producing 5-6 plays and musicals, and presenting 50+ concerts each year
* Served as lighting and IT technician
* Managed several large capital projects
— ARTIST
Under the Streetlamp
— ROLE
Associate Production Manager (touring)
— DATE
2010 – 2013
* Direct local crew in load-in of sound and lighting; operate sound and/or lighting for performances, called followspots
— VENUE
Fermilab Arts and Lectures Series
— ROLE
Technical Theater Coordinator
— DATE
2008 – 2012
* Conduct advance work and coordinate all technical operations for performances and presentations in a 600-seat theater and 50-seat gallery space
— VENUE
Elgin Community College
— ROLE
Event Coordinator
— DATE
2006 – 2012
* Supervise crews in the execution of technical needs for events in a 650 seat proscenium theater and 125 seat black box space
* Serve as on-site point of contact for artists and clients
* Serve as lighting director/designer for visiting artists
* Assist in set construction and audio operations as needed