Bio
A lighting designer for theatre, dance, and opera, Kate’s work has been presented in New York City and regionally across the US. In addition to her own designs, she has served as an assistant and associate designer for productions on- and off-Broadway, national and international operas, as well as national touring productions. She has assisted designers including Japhy Weideman; Howell Binkley; Beverly Emmons; Alan Adelman; Lap Chi Chu; Nicole Pearce; and John Torres.
Kate has served as the Associate Lighting Director for Lincoln Center Festival and Fall for Dance Festival in NYC, working with international companies and designers to bring their work to the New York stage. As a Lighting Supervisor, she has toured with Mark Morris Dance Group, Jessica Lang Dance, and Dance Heginbotham.
Kate graduated magna cum laude from Wake Forest University with a BA and honors in Theatre. She received her MFA from University of Tennessee - Knoxville in 2013. Following graduate school, Kate was selected for the Gilbert Hemsley Lighting Internship, through which she worked with San Francisco Opera, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and New York City Ballet.
Kate is a proud member of United Scenic Artists Local 829 and currently resides in Denver, Colorado.
Contact: kate.bashore@gmail.com
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“As a designer of light, I find it fascinating to take something inherent in nature and manipulate it as an artistic tool. Light is life. It allows us to connect with the world around us and serves as the visual filter through which we view life.
I enjoy exploring the intimate details of every piece, digging into each moment and connecting to its core. It is important to look beyond the big picture and discover the roots, then decide how the elements can fit with the world that we are trying to create.”