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LIGHTING DESIGNER

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Kaitlin is a lighting designer for experiential works of theater, opera, dance, installation, and everything in between. She brings a love of character and form to her practice, always seeking layers of light that influence and underscore narratives. Her multifaceted background in design makes her a powerful collaborator in establishing the atmosphere of a story and revealing the inner workings of character that connect audience with


Her most recent work includes designing the new production of Kate Soper’s Ipsa Dixit with Long Beach Opera and Martha Graham Dance Academy. Kaitlin has also had the pleasure to assist on projects like Fat Ham (west coast premiere), A Transparent Musical (world premiere) of Yellow Face (Broadway premiere).


Upcoming work includes designing for the 2024-25 Long Beach Opera featuring all works by composer Pauline Oliveros.

She received her M.F.A. in Entertainment Design from UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television and her B.A. in Technical Theater from Long Beach State University. Along with her education, Kaitlin brings experience designing lighting for camera, hotels, private residences, and theme parks.


When not designing, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, enjoying the outdoors, and talking all things film or music. 

CURRENT PROJECTS

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(world premiere)

THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH

dir. by Tyne Rafaeli

Lighting Design | Lap Chi Chu
Associate Lighting Design | Kaitlin Trimble

January 31 - March 09, 2025
Roda Theater, Berkeley Rep, CA

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EL RELICARIO DE LOS ANIMALES

by Pauline Oliveros
stage dir. by James Darrah
music dir. by Christopher Rountree

Lighting Design | Kaitlin Trimble

February 15 - 16, 2025
Heritage Square Museum, Los Angeles

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