Every space has a story.
Light tells it.
Sebastian Liafsha is a Light Designer and Programmer based in the Carolinas. A graduate of Winthrop University ('24), he focuses primarily on designing theatrical and dance productions — crafting atmospheres that transform stages into living, breathing worlds.
His recent work spans from the Utah Shakespeare Festival — where he served as Programmer and Board Operator — to the Charlotte Latin School, Trustus Theater, and Caroline Calouche & Company. Whether it's a Shakespearean drama, a contemporary dance piece, or a musical comedy, Sebastian approaches each production with a commitment to storytelling through light.
“Light doesn't just illuminate — it transforms.”
Selected Works
Cabaret
Lighting Designer
Dir. Matt Cosper
Charlotte Latin School
Clara's Trip
Lighting Director
Caroline Calouche & Co. — Booth Playhouse
ROUGE
Assistant Lighting Designer
Des. JP Woodey
Caroline Calouche & Company
The Importance of Being Earnest
Programmer / Board Operator
Des. Jessica Greenberg
Utah Shakespeare Festival
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Programmer / Board Operator
Des. Jessica Greenberg
Utah Shakespeare Festival
Steel Magnolias
Programmer / Board Operator
Des. Jessica Greenberg
Utah Shakespeare Festival
Much Ado About Nothing
Programmer / Board Operator
Des. Claire Chzran
Utah Shakespeare Festival
Matilda Jr
Lighting Designer
Dir. Merideth McCarter
Charlotte Latin School
The Wind in the Willows
Lighting Designer
Dir. Merideth McCarter
Charlotte Latin School
Elf The Musical Jr
Lighting Designer
Dir. Merideth McCarter
Charlotte Latin School
CURE8 (6 Pieces)
Lighting Designer
Charlotte, NC
POTUS
Lighting Designer
Dir. Abigail McNeeley
Trustus Theatre
Sanctuary City
Assistant Lighting Designer
Des. JP Woodey
Three Bone Theatre
Romeo and Juliet
Lighting Designer
Dir. Brandon Dawson
Winthrop University
Fiddler On The Roof
Lighting Designer
Dir. Greg White
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
Grease
Lighting Designer
Dir. Kevin Kern
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
The Addams Family
Lighting Designer
Dir. Joe Martinez
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
Jimmy Buffett's Escape To Margaritaville
Lighting Designer
Dir. Joel Shura
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
Eurydice
Associate Designer
Des. Daniel Gordon
Winthrop University
Stick Fly
Lighting Designer
Dir. Quentin Talley
Winthrop University
Pipeline
Lighting Designer
Winthrop University
Fall Dance Showcase
Lighting Designer
Winthrop University
Curriculum Vitae
Sebastian Parker Liafsha
Lighting Designer & Programmer
Lighting Design
| CabaretDirector: Matt Cosper | Light Designer / Programmer | Charlotte Latin Theater |
| Matilda JRDirector: Merideth McCarter | Light Designer / Programmer | Charlotte Latin Theater |
| The Wind in the WillowsDirector: Merideth McCarter | Light Designer / Programmer | Charlotte Latin Theater |
| ROUGEDesigner: JP Woodey | Asst. Light Design | Caroline Calouche & Company |
| ELF JR The MusicalDirector: Merideth McCarter | Light Designer / Programmer | Charlotte Latin Theater |
| POTUSDirector: Abigail McNeeley | Light Designer / Programmer | Trustus Theatre |
| Romeo & JulietDirector: Brandon Dawson | Light Designer / Programmer | Winthrop University |
| Fiddler On The RoofDirector: Greg White | Light Designer / Programmer | Bigfork Summer Playhouse |
| GreaseDirector: Kevin Kern | Light Designer / Programmer | Bigfork Summer Playhouse |
| The Addams FamilyDirector: Joe Martinez | Light Designer / Programmer | Bigfork Summer Playhouse |
| Escape To MargaritavilleDirector: Joel Shura | Light Designer / Programmer | Bigfork Summer Playhouse |
| EurydiceDesigner: Daniel Gordon | Assoc. Light Designer / Programmer | Winthrop University |
| Sanctuary CityDesigner: JP Woodey | Asst. Light Designer | Three Bone Theatre |
| Stick FlyDirector: Quentin Talley | Light Designer / Programmer | Winthrop University |
Related Production Experience
| A Gentleman's GuideDesigner: Jessica Greenberg | Programmer / Operator | Utah Shakespeare Festival |
| The Importance of Being EarnestDesigner: Jessica Greenberg | Programmer / Operator | Utah Shakespeare Festival |
| Steel MagnoliasDesigner: Jessica Greenberg | Programmer / Operator | Utah Shakespeare Festival |
| Much Ado About NothingDesigner: Claire Chzran | Programmer / Operator | Utah Shakespeare Festival |
Training & Skills
BA in Theatre Tech/Design — Winthrop University, 2024
OSHA 10 General Industry Certified
Skills
Vectorworks, Lightwright, ETC EOS-based consoles, Wiring Electrics, Programming Intelligent Fixtures, DMX Addressing, and Drafting
Languages
English, Spanish
Let's create something
unforgettable.
Available for theatrical, dance, and event lighting design. Let's bring your next production to life.