Welcome! My name is Trey Brazeal and I am an Associate/Assistant and sometimes main Lighting Designer based in the beautiful city of Chicago, IL.

I enjoy collaborating with others on fun, yet challenging shows. Stories that make you really think about the message, but also allow you to think creatively outside the box to achieve a common goal. I love new works, but also enjoy the style and practicality of the classics when it comes to play. I am, admittedly, a sucker for a good practical light and the way it can enhance a story. As an associate/assistant, I enjoy keeping things organized and digging deep into the plot to help the designer tell the illuminating story they wish to tell.

For my own way of design, I see light as a subtle, metaphorical paint brush on which the whole stage is the canvas. With that brush I can shift moods, tell time, and create the hottest of sunny days or the coldest of winter nights. Lighting, along with all the other design elements, in collaboration, helps to create a magical world that, while temporary, leaves behind an emotional impact that can leave a lasting impression on those willing to suspend their disbelief.
 
What I strive for in this world is to bring more artists of color into the world of theater, to make theater a more equitable and worthy place for all stories and designers from every walk of life to be present in, and to teach and hone the crafts of the next generation of theater-makers.

I look forward to collaborating with you on your next project!