Annie Wiegand Lighting Design

Meet the Designer

Annie Wiegand, the only Deaf professional Lighting Designer in the United States, brings a unique perspective to her craft, enhancing her designs with her heightened sense of sight and a visually-inspired storytelling approach. She firmly believes that lighting serves as the element that binds together a production's narrative.

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Annie's fascination with light and design for theatre and live entertainment began in her childhood home of Des Moines, Iowa. Her educational journey included earning a BA in theatre with a focus on design and technology from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, and achieving an MFA in lighting design at Boston University under the mentorship of the renowned Lighting Designer, Mark Stanley.

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Her extensive design portfolio encompasses off-Broadway and regional productions at notable venues such as Playwrights Horizons in NYC, Zach Theatre Company in Texas, Signature Theatre in Virginia, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre in Wisconsin, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, and the Dallas Theatre Center. Annie was a part of the Tony Award-nominated lighting team of the 2015 revival of Spring Awakening. Annie's versatility extends to working with numerous smaller theatre companies, spanning various performing arts genres, including theatre, dance, and opera. Annie maintains a continued eagerness to learn new lighting design approaches and explore new opportunities, underscoring her commitment to innovation in the field. 

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In addition to her design work, Annie serves as an Associate Professor and the Co-Program Director of Production of Gallaudet University Performing Arts in Washington, DC. She is also a freelance producer, the Resident Lighting Designer for Deaf Broadway, and a collaborating artist with Kinetic Light, a disability arts ensemble.

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Based in DC, Annie maintains strong professional ties to New York City and beyond. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, including kayaking and hiking, with her wife, Staci, and their cat, Parsley.