Lighting Design
Keri Tanner
A note from the designer...
Hello all!
I am a New York-based Lighting Designer. From a young age I've had a passion for telling stories to audiences, through the years I found a love for the art of lighting design. By using my knowledge of lighting I am able to create a deep connection with my peers and audiences in order to have the most efficient and successful collaborative process that can be. While a majority of my experience has been in both Dance and Theatrical events, I have a great interest in moving into the world of television and film.
Thank you for taking the time to look at my work. I hope you have enjoyed this archive of visual stimulation.
Please feel free to reach out if you'd like to collaborate with me or with any questions or comments!

Expertise
Proficient in Vectorworks Drafting, Lightwright, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop
Experience
November 2021- Present
Lighting Director
Ferri Lighting Design & Associates - CNBC Global Headquarters
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Responsible for checking the rig in each studio at the top of every day
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Responsible for communicating with the director's per show to provide them with the best and most effective shot possible in an efficient manner
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Updates paperwork regarding the plots in each studio
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Prepare's locations in the studio for any and all shots or pre-tapes in the morning
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Ensures all talent look good on camera; adjust levels as needed per talent
November 2021
Lighting Designer
Immaculate Heart Academy,
Bergan County
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Responsible for overseeing the load-in process
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Responsible for drafting over the rep plot to fulfill the specials behind Little Women
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Communicating in-depth with the director to fulfill their artistic vision while supporting the reality behind the story
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Attending rehearsals to understand the blocking in order to prep cues prior to tech
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Program show throughout the tech process
October 2021
Lighting Designer
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Responsible for overseeing the overall lighting rig
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Being able to convey to the director the capabilities of the rep plot that we are using and being able to mold that to the needs of the play
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Program the show throughout the tech process
The Anne L. Bertstein Theatre,
The Theatre Center
Jan. 2021 - May 2021
Lighting Director
Dance Theatre Lab, SUNY Purchase
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Responsible for designing the Rep Plot used for the entire season
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Responsible for maintaining the space throughout the season
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The primary connection between temporary designers & the Production Manager
November 2019 - October 2019
Assistant Lighting Designer
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Being the designer's right hand to the production
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Responsible for doing any and all paperwork asked of by the designer
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Responsible for overseeing the load-in process
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Responsible for being the connection between designer and master electrician
Jan. 2021 - May 2021
Lighting Designer
Dance Theatre Lab, SUNY Purchase
Theatre B, SUNY Purchase
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Maintain a strong connection between my vision as well as the choreographer’s concept & story
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Attending rehearsals to further understand the choreographer’s vision
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Have in depth conversation about the mood and story the piece is meant to express to the audience
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Be an open-minded and strong collaborator within each piece being produced
March 2019 - April 2019
Master Electrician
Humanities Theatre, SUNY Purchase
Manhattan School of Music,
Manhattan NY
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Responsible for loading in the show
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Responsible for ensuring all units are hung correctly and functioning in time for focus
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Responsible for taking any and all work notes and making them happen in time for the next tech
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Responsible for all production call reports
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Responsible for programming the show
May 2021
Assistant Lighting Designer
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Being the designer's right hand to the production
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Responsible for doing any and all paperwork asked of by the designer
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Responsible for overseeing the load-in process
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Responsible for being the connection between designer and master electrician
November 2018 - May 2019
Electrician
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Responsible for being able to comprehend a lighting plot
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Responsible for hanging the units as seen on the plot
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Responsible for cabling all units
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Responsible for focusing all units to the designer's liking
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Responsible for following the direction of the master electrician