Brian S. Allard

Theatre

I have been designing lights for theatre since 1999 and for dance since 2007. My goal is to create a cohesive look that accentuates the work of the director, actors, and other designers. Through research and renderings, I attempt to create a language to describe what light can do to serve the vision of the playwright and director.

All production still photographs were taken by me, unless otherwise indicated.

To see examples of light plots, magic sheets, and paperwork, please contact me. My resume can be found here. A printable version can be found here and includes contact information.

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The Skin of Our Teeth
“Scenic and lighting designers Robbie Hayes and Brian Allard effectively use the spacious stage including an added sublevel area, draping huge white plastic sheeting over tall steel scaffolding for the Ice Age. In the final act, the eerie lighting and mist expose bare metal burned out skyscraper-like remains after a blast. Very effective.”
- Debbie Jackson, DC Theatre Scene, July 17, 2008.

Neglect
“As written, Neglect is a quick, tough play that ends on a gut-punch to our collective moral center. I won’t say how that happens, but some clean, unfussy work by the design team (Brian S. Allard on lighting and Domenic A. Creswa on sound) ensures that Journeyman’s staging nails the all-important climax.”
- Glen Weldon, Washington City Paper, June 11, 2008.