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SDCF Podcast SeriesThe Art of Collaboration: Brandon Stirling Baker & Justin Peck We are excited to bring you this new episode in our podcast series, The Art of Collaboration, with Brandon Stirling Baker and Justin Peck. This series focuses on directors and choreographers in conversation with some of their collaborators. The series explores the ins and outs of these processes, both finer details as well as overarching ideas about what goes into a productive collaboration on a show. In this episode you will hear a conversation with Brandon (Lighting Designer) and Justin (Director, Choreographer, co-Book Writer) about their work on Illinoise including how they collaborate, the value of incorporating team members...2025-07-1056 min
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 382 - "Dance, Music, and Light - Our Conversation with Brandon Stirling Baker"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview Broadway lighting designer Brandon Stirling Baker. Join Brandon, Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Brandon’s journey to Dance Lighting; The life and journey of “Illinoise”; The lighting and camera process of preparing your show for the Tony broadcast; The Journey of collaboration; Working with animators at CalArts; The beauty of collaborating artistically with your spouse; Dance stage managers; Being open and curious; "The Creative Act"; The beautiful bridge of the worlds of music and visual art; Curating Your Own Career; James Turrell lightin...2024-07-2744 minLight Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 382 - "Dance, Music, and Light - Our Conversation with Brandon Stirling Baker"In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview Broadway lighting designer Brandon Stirling Baker. Join Brandon, Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Brandon’s journey to Dance Lighting; The life and journey of “Illinoise”; The lighting and camera process of preparing your show for the Tony broadcast; The Journey of collaboration; Working with animators at CalArts; The beauty of collaborating artistically with your spouse; Dance stage managers; Being open and curious; "The Creative Act"; The beautiful bridge of the worlds of music and visual art; Curating Your Own Career; James Turrell lightin...2024-07-2744 min
Dance And StuffEpisode 313: With IllinoiseReid and Jeremy are in Tivoli, New York on the morning-eve of the opening of Justin Peck's "Illinois". They discuss the show, the midwest, theatrical aesthetics, and creative support structures with special drive-by guests Brandon Stirling Baker and Adam Weinert.
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QolorTOPIX Light Conversations by City TheatricalQolorTOPIX Podcast Episode 2: Brandon Stirling BakerWe have an amazing guest for our second episode of QolorTOPIX Light Conversations podcast: Brandon Stirling Baker! Brandon Stirling Baker is an award-winning lighting designer working internationally in the areas of theatre, opera, and dance. His work can be seen on stages throughout the United States and abroad including Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney Concert Hall, New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Australian Ballet, Hong Kong Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Opera Philadelphia, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Miami City Ballet, Boston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Houston Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Dance Theater...2023-04-2429 min
Inwood Art Works On AirArtist Spotlight with Brandon Stirling BakerBrandon Stirling Baker is an Inwood-Based filmmaker and lighting designer working internationally in the areas of dance, opera, theatre and film. His lighting can be seen internationally in the repertories of New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and many others. Baker’s work has been presented by major venues including the Guggenheim Museum, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Hollywood Bowl, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Theatre du Chatelet (Paris), Sadlers Wells (London), and the Guggenheim Bilbao (Spain). Baker received the prestigious Knight of Illumination Award (KOI-USA) in...2022-02-1017 min
Conversations on Dance(251) Nicole Mitchell Mommen, NYCB Assistant Stage Manager, and Brandon Stirling Baker, Lighting Director and Lighting Designer of Boston BalletOn this episode of Conversations on Dance, recorded at the 2021 Vail Dance Festival, we give you an inside look at two roles that are essential to every dance and ballet performance. Today we are joined by NYCB Assistant Stage Manager, Nicole Mitchell Mommen, and Lighting Director and Lighting Designer of Boston Ballet, Brandon Stirling Baker. Nicole was the stage manager at Miami City Ballet for many years while we danced there, Brandon is Justin Peck's go-to lighting designer, and both Nicole and Brandon were two of our earliest guests on the podcast. These two have worked very closely for...2021-09-1746 min
LD-at-Large PodcastCreating Opportunities With Honest Elegance - with Brandon Stirling Bakerwith Brandon Stirling Baker - Knight of Illumination Award-winning Lighting Designer
On this episode, we discuss lighting in dance and ballet, his recent job with the Boston Ballet, finding inspiration in a world without a theater and without a venue, moving from LA to NY, working as a musician and illustrator, hunting for work vs. joining a union vs. having representation, How to apply for artistic grants, working with budget/time constraints, and creating impact by breaking the rules.
Please visit: www.stirlingbaker.com2020-07-0151 min