LaVergne Lighting
My name is Justin LaVergne.
With over 25 years of experience in theatre—including acting, directing, and technical production—and the past six years focused specifically on lighting design, I bring a comprehensive understanding of the art form. My design work spans musicals, plays, burlesque performances, and original works. I am recognized for a storytelling-driven approach to lighting, grounded in a deep understanding of theatrical narrative and visual design principles. I excel at interpreting a director’s vision and transforming it into compelling visual environments, combining creative problem-solving with strong technical execution across diverse theatrical settings.
Bio
Portfolio
Copenhagen-
The Stage Austin
Grinches in Heels Cabaret-
The Stage Austin
A Monster Calls-
Anderson Theatre
Resume
Selected Lighting Design Credits
A Monster Calls
Anderson Theatre 2025
Vanya and Sonia and Masha andSpike
The Stage Austin Lighting Designer 2025
Frankenstein
Anderson Theatre 2025
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Puffs
Anderson Theatre 2024
Copenhagen The Stage
Austin 2024
Queer Cryptids Burlesque Show
Velvet Nox Productions 2024
Grinches in Heels: Christmas Cabaret
The Stage Austin 2024
Technical Skills
- Console Programming: ETC Ion XE, Element, Element 2 (Eos Family)
- Cue Integration: QLab-to-ETC networking for triggering lighting cues and subs
- Networking & Protocols: DMX, basic network setup for Eos/Qlab communication
- Design Tools: Eos Magic Sheets, Procreate for lighting plots and documentation
- Gear Proficiency: LED fixtures, intelligent movers, dimmer packs, wireless DMXsystems
- Creative Execution: Hand-drafted plots, in-console magic sheet creation, adaptive
design problem-solving
Education & Training
University of Texas at Austin
B.A. in Theatre & Dance
B.F.A. in Theatre Studies
ETC Console Training – TxETA Conference
- Beginning and Intermediate Programming for ETC Ion/Eos Consoles
References
Available upon request
