LightsIntoDreams
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Good evening! I just found this forum, and I can't wait to talk with some of you! I was home-schooled K-12, and hardly even heard of live theatre. I started college at a tiny two-year university with no lighting programs, and only general tech practicals. I loved the lights anyway. I am no artist, and I'm not a math head. But I started running light-board (An Ion) in my University theatre, and I haven't looked back. I am developing my artist's eye, and I love the psychology of color and the thrill of finding just the right combinations of light that looks inventive and clear. Tonight, the eve of my 21st birthday, I opened my first show as Lighting Designer, in a tiny community theatre with 2 dozen fixtures, 2 specials, and a Cross-Fader board. I did terribly, I am sure, but I did it on my own, with no classes, a good tutor, and a lot of self-study. I don't talk all the talk yet. But I just wanted to let all you pros and masteros out there that I am coming for you. I can't wait to talk with some of you, read your posts, and learn from the best of the best. Ciao!