Brandon Bagwell

Brandon Bagwell (He/Him) is a programmer and lighting designer originally from Tennessee who has been an active member of the lighting and entertainment community for the last 10 years.

Bagwell has worked in a variety of entertainment styles (live and filmed) across the U.S. and world. Education and mentorship of future scholars and artists is a passion, and he believes through fostering creative expression we can explore the intersectionality of world and life.

My philosophy is "student-centric" — finding and guiding each student on their own unique path to find their own answers and aesthetic. I utilize my passion for innovation (and video games) to promote hands-on and collaborative problem solving!

Brandon Bagwell

Credentials 

• Assistant Professor of Lighting Design, University of Southern Indiana, 2023-24
• Lighting Design Coordinator, Middle Tennessee State University, 2022-23
• Assistant Professor of Lighting Design, Kennesaw State University, 2020-22
• Senior Project Manager, Michael Riotto Designs, 2019-20
• Freelance Theatrical Lighting Designer, Associate, and Moving Light Programmer, 2012-Present
• Guest Lecturer at University of Evansville, Brooklyn College, Boston University

Career Highlights

• Conventional/Moving Light Programmer - "Lion King" (International and U.S. Tour)
• Lighting Supervisor - Williamstown Theater Festival (2018-20)

Awards, Recognitions and Honors

• Hemsley Mentorship - 2015

Organizations

• USA 829
• IATSE (ACT)