Anthony Forchielli is a lighting designer for theatre, dance, opera, concert and events. Anthony is interested in theatre as an opportunity; a forefront for ethical reform. While every piece is unique, his work is often rooted in essentialism, and explores the intersection of movement and shadow.

Anthony's work has been seen across the country including ‘Quintessence Theater Group’, ‘Windy City Playhouse’, ’Milagro Theatre,’ ‘Oregon Children’s Theatre’, ‘The Wagon Wheel Theatre’, ’Wilmette Starlight Theatre’, ’Allentown Shakespeare in the Park’, ’Pennsylvania Youth Theatre’, ’The Celtic Classic’, ’DePaul University’, ’The Wirtz Center for the Arts’ and ’The Bienen School of Music’.

Anthony also assist’s at some of the nation’s largest theatrical institutions including San Francisco Opera, New York City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, The Goodman Theatre, and Lookingglass Theatre.

Anthony holds a BFA and MFA from DePaul’s Theatre School Conservatory and Northwestern University respectively, and was the 2019 Gilbert Hemsley Lighting Internship recipient. Anthony’s work has been featured in the pages of ‘PLSN’ & ‘Lighting and Sound America’.

Email me at anthony@designedAF.com to chat about your next project.