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Ted Mather IALD, LC
Managing Principal: New York Studio

By design, Ted Mather’s career resides at the intersection of theatrical, entertainment and architectural lighting. Ted’s dramatic flair and technical expertise merge seamlessly to create striking, dynamic environments and state-of-the-art installations. Ted’s decades of experience—working around the globe—means that his creative vision is balanced with what is truly practical and possible. Mr. Mather’s theatrical pedigree shines through in his architectural practice; his work is brimming with excitement, color and animation.

An accomplished theatrical lighting designer, Ted has transformed the Architainment industry with ground-breaking projects such as The International Spy Museum, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and both the Prow Sculpture & Under The Stars installation at the Time Warner Center in New York City. Ted began his training at the University of Illinois and received his MFA in Stage design from NYU. Before joining forces with Available Light, he was the Principal & President of Ted Mather Lighting Design. Ted is Lighting Certified by the NCQLP, a professional member of the IALD, United Scenic Artists, DLF and IESNA. He has taught and guest lectured for NYU, Drew University and the renowned Broadway Master Class Series.

Theatrical projects include working as Associate Designer on over 20 Broadway productions including Miss Saigon, Beauty and The Beast, Les Miserables, Chess, Art, Aspects of Love, Oklahoma!, Swan Lake, Equus, and God of Carnage.

Steven Rosen
Fellow IALD
CEO/founder
Ted Mather
IALD, LC
Managing Principal: New York Studio
Matt Zelkowitz
Design IALD, LC
Managing Principal: Boston Studio
Bill Kadra
Managing Principal: Special Events and Trade Shows
Derek Barnwell
Design IALD
Managing Principal: Raleigh Studio
Rachel Gibney
Design IALD, MIES, LC
Managing Principal: Phoenix Studio
Kate Furst
Design IALD, MIES
Managing Associate Principal: Los Angeles Studio
Annette LeCompte
Managing Director
Dawn Hollingsworth
CLD, Fellow IALD
Consulting Principal
Jane Chan
Design IALD
Senior Associate
John Delfino
Design IALD, MIES, LC
Senior Associate
Alex Fabozzi
Design IALD, MIES
Senior Associate
Jonathan Lebovic
Design IALD, MIES
Senior Associate
Hamilton E.S. Smith
Design IALD
Senior Associate
Benjamin Wilson
Member IALD
Senior Associate
Lindsay N. Duval
Member IALD
Associate
Brigid Hardiman
Design IALD, MIES, LC
Associate
Nastassia Ortiz
Member IALD
Associate
Damien Perard
Member IALD
Associate
Leyna Best
Member IALD
Senior Designer
Yvonne Chang
Member IALD
Senior Designer
William Kirkham
Member IALD
Senior Designer
Nadia Rua
Member IALD
Senior Designer
Jennifer Skinner
Design IALD, MIES
Senior Designer
Eli Carnahan
Member IALD
Designer
Gabrielle Henry
USITT, EDPA
Designer
Hyejung (Hazel) Kang
Member IALD
Designer
Betty Faul-Welfare
Member IALD
Designer
Cassandra Staples
Member IALD
Designer
Gabrielle Strong
Member IALD
Designer
Susan Gochenour
Founding Partner Emeritus
Angela Connery
Office Manager
Paulina Villarroel Cruz
Marketing Manager
Marcia Goulter
Project Coordinator, Trade Shows
Cindy Roberts
Project Accounting Administrator

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