Lighting Design - Lighting Direction - Production Management
Head of Lighting Design & Technology - Ohio University School of Theatre

Associate Designers of Canada - IATSE 659 Member

A graduate of Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA,  Amber received her BFA in Theatrical Lighting Design in May of 2012.

While based in Seattle, Amber worked with companies such as The Village Theater, Seattle Theater Group, The Moore Theatre and ArtsWest Playhouse. In 2012 she received a Broadway World nomination for her work on the North-West premiere of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson with Artswest. 

Later that same year Amber became the Head Lighting Designer & Operator for Celebrity Cruise Lines.  While working with Celebrity, Amber had the pleasure of designing, programming, and operating different full length and spectacular shows each evening.  As head of her department, she was also in charge of all theatrical and architectural lighting on board, the operation and upkeep of three professional Vegas Style productions, and the overall responsibility of maintaining the highest quality entertainment standards at sea.

In December 2015 Amber moved to Montréal, Quebec, and in July 2024 she became an official Canadian Citizen. While living in Canada Amber has had the privilege of working with, and designing for companies such as: The Stratford Festival, The Shaw Festival, Mirvish Productions, and Cirque Du Soleil.

In August 2024 Amber moved back to the United States to take on the position of Assistant Professor of Instruction | Head of Lighting Design and Technology at Ohio University’s School of Theatre, where she teaches Undergrad and Graduate students the artistry and craft of theatrical lighting design.

Amber is a proud member of the Associate Designers of Canada (ADC) IATSE Local 659

Recent Credits:

- MamaMia (Lighting Designer ~ Thousand Island Playhouse ~ Gananoque, ON) - June 2024

- Broadway Dreams (Lighting Designer ~ Lyric Theatre ~ Montreal,QC) - June 2024

-Magic Happens (Lighting Designer ~ St.Georges Glee Club ~ Saint-Hubert,QC) - May 2024