The Heart of Light: A Holistic Primer for a Life and Career in Lighting Design and Production is a fresh look into the ever-evolving fields of lighting design and technology for arts and entertainment.

Full of practical information, historic perspectives, engaging projects, and opportunities for deep inquiry, practice, and reflection, this book offers a well-rounded foundation in the art, technology, and industries of light. It explores a wide range of topics, including:

• How to observe, communicate about, and use light effectively
• How quietive practices can deepen the creative process
• Current lighting equipment used across the various arts and entertainment industries and strategies for keeping up with its rapid innovation
• How to choose a career path that keeps you inspired, as well as ways to search for work with dos and don’ts of effective career building
• How to cope with and celebrate the unknown and related challenges of implementing a design under pressure
• Considerations for using self-reflection to be successful and impact positive change

From her perspective as a lighting designer, educator, and contemplative practitioner, the author explores lighting not just as a subject, but as an invitation to a fulfilling lifelong adventure.

Written for students of Theatrical Lighting courses and emerging lighting professionals, The Heart of Light is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the power of light.