Jacob Wesson

Jacob Wesson is a New York-based lighting designer whose work spans concert, theatre, dance, and live events, with a focus on forging designs unique to the artist and unforgettable to the audience. As a touring LD, Jacob has been on the road with musicians such as Aly & AJ, Emily King, Darren Criss, and Luke James. As an associate at E26 Design, led by Marc Janowitz, Jacob has worked on various tours (My Morning Jacket, Trey Anastasio Band) and live shows (Patriot Act w/ Hasan Minhaj, Jo Koy: Comin’ In Hot). Jacob is a member of The Bellwether Project, a theatre company whose mission is to create a culture of understanding and empathy through personal, intersectional storytelling. He holds a BFA in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University with a focus in Lighting Design. In addition to his training at Carnegie Mellon, Jacob has also worked as an Electrics Intern at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and as an Apprentice Electrician at the Santa Fe Opera.

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