The Hemsley Lighting Programs Announces Lighting Interns for 2020 - 2021The Hemsley Lighting Programs announces the selection of Avery Reagan and Rachael Blackwell as the Hemsley Lighting Interns for 2020 - 2021. Reagan is just completing her MFA studies at UC-Irvine and Blackwell will be finishing this spring at CCM-University of Cincinnati. Reagan's internship will include working with the resident and guest lighting designers at San Francisco Opera, New York City Ballet, and Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre. Blackwell will have the opportunity to work with the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera and lighting designer Paul Miller. Please join the Hemsley Lighting Programs, Inc. in congratulating these two young designers as they take the next step in their careers. We are thrilled that they will join the family of 39 former interns who's selection honors the life and legacy of Gilbert Hemsley. Learn more about Avery Reagan by visiting www.averyreagandesigns.com. Learn more about Rachael Blackwell by visiting www.bnrlight.com. The Hemsley Lighting Programs, Inc. was originally established in 1983 as The Gilbert V. Hemsley, Jr. Internship in Lighting in honor of this unique and much beloved man. He was responsible for the launching of so many careers in the theatre that when the idea for the internship was suggested, the outpouring of both goodwill and financial support created the framework upon which the program was formed and has been sustained. The internship has provided a singular opportunity for students every year since 1984 and it has continued to steadily expand. In 2005, a first ever national portfolio review for graduating lighting students was added to the internship's ongoing initiatives and in recognition of the organization's expanding scope, the corporation was renamed The Hemsley Lighting Programs. The new portfolio review has allowed graduate work to be seen and evaluated by some of the foremost lighting, scenic and costume designers, theater directors, and choreographers currently working in the business, with the goal of providing well-rounded feedback and helping to bridge the often intimidating divide between the educational and professional worlds. Most recently through the generous support of John Chenault and Wendy Cohen, a mentorship program was created to expand the opportunities for young designers to make the transition from their academic to professional careers. For more information or to donate please visit our: www.hemsleylightingprograms.com or join on Facebook. Media partners for the Hemsley Lighting Programs is LightingandSound America. 
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