LIGHTING

Lighting is a relatively new field for me, but one that I love. I enjoy everything from the math and logic involved in photometrics to the color theory and artistry in the design process. My unofficial credits also include electrician work on When She Became the Moon, Little Women, and other performances in my role as an Instructional Student Assistant for the SDSU School of Music and Dance.

HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF

Costume Designer and Assistant Lighting Designer

Comedy Club, San Diego State University, 2026

This show was the first I signed up to do lighting for, and Vanessa has been a phenomenal mentor. Outside of that, styling athleticwear requires a level of subtlety and working around actor's preferences, which was a wonderful challenge. The message of the show is very important to me, and I'm grateful to have worked on it.

Director: Grecia Lopez Perez

Scenic Designer: Kaitlyn Riddell

Lighting Designer: Vanessa Jimenez

Sound Designer: Andi Hunt

Props Designer: Kellye Dos Santos Baez

Photography by Barrett Berger.

ELEKTRA

Assistant Head Electrician

San Diego State University, 2026

This show was a trial by fire style of learning caused by a series of technical difficulties, mostly involving malfunctioning printers. Still, I greatly enjoyed working with my co-Assistant and the Head Electrician and learning so much about rigging, hanging, and more on the go.

Director: Jesca Prudencio

Scenic Designer: Sukritha

Costume Designer: Sarah Lingenfelter

Lighting Designer: Meredith Hendrix

Sound Designer: Paul Peterson

Production photos pending.

EURYDICE

Co-Lighting Designer with Kyra McFadden

Skull & Dagger Dramatic Society, San Diego State University, 2026

Seeing this play when I was younger had such a strong lasting impact on me, and is a huge part of why I decided to pursue a career in this field. I was overjoyed to hear that I was able to work on it, and even more enthusiastic to find out that this play was being directed and choreographed with a focus on silhouettes, dance, and movement. I am so grateful to everyone who brought this beautiful play, one of my favorites, to life.

More information can be found in this article from the Daily Aztec.

Director: Valerie Sanchez

Scenic Designers: Jaylyn Lopez and Rose Nitz

Costume Designers: Linda Litchy-Cervantes and Maui Balthazar

Sound Designer: Emeli Armenta

Props Designers: Leanne Leichtfuss and Emilia Zavarin

Photography by Sydney Cicchitto.