Lighting Designer

Pablo
Santiago

(he/him)

Pablo Santiago is a renowned live performance and digital film lighting designer, celebrated for his evocative theatrical designs. He is honored to return to Geffen Playhouse following the recent production of tiny father. Santiago has received numerous accolades, including the LA Drama Critics Circle Lighting Award, Henry Award, Richard E. Sherwood Award, and multiple Ovation Award nominations. Originally from Chiapas, Mexico, he moved to the United States as a high school student and studied film at the University of San Diego. After 15 years in major motion pictures, he shifted to stage lighting, earning his M.F.A. from UCLA. Santiago’s lighting designs seek to evoke emotional imagery that transcends the stage, sparking the audience’s imagination. His work has been showcased at prestigious venues such as The Kennedy Center, LA Opera, Santa Fe Opera, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. His innovative designs continue to elevate performances at major theaters, opera houses, and symphonies nationwide.

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