Winthrop '24
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
Clara's Trip
Lighting Director
Caroline Calouche & Co. — Booth Playhouse
ROUGE (Tour)
Assistant Lighting Designer
Caroline Calouche & Company
The Importance of Being Earnest
Programmer / Board Operator
Utah Shakespeare Festival
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Programmer / Board Operator
Utah Shakespeare Festival
Steel Magnolias
Programmer / Board Operator
Utah Shakespeare Festival
Much Ado About Nothing
Programmer / Board Operator
Utah Shakespeare Festival
Cabaret
Lighting Designer
Charlotte Latin School
Matilda Jr
Lighting Designer
Charlotte Latin School
Elf The Musical Jr
Lighting Designer
Charlotte Latin School
The Wind in the Willows
Lighting Designer
Charlotte Latin School
CURE8 (6 Pieces)
Lighting Designer
Charlotte, NC
POTUS
Lighting Designer
Trustus Theater
Fiddler On The Roof
Lighting Designer
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
Grease
Lighting Designer
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
The Addams Family
Lighting Designer
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
Jimmy Buffett's Escape To Margaritaville
Lighting Designer
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
Romeo and Juliet
Lighting Designer
Winthrop University
Eurydice
Associate Designer
Winthrop University
Stick Fly
Lighting Designer
Winthrop University
Pipeline
Lighting Designer
Winthrop University
Fall Dance Showcase
Lighting Designer
Winthrop University
Stages & Spaces
Utah Shakespeare Festival
Cedar City, UT
Programmed lighting for four concurrent productions in repertory, including The Importance of Being Earnest and Much Ado About Nothing.
Caroline Calouche & Company
Charlotte, NC
Assistant Designer for the 2025 tour of ROUGE and Lighting Director for Clara's Trip at the Booth Playhouse.
Charlotte Latin School
Charlotte, NC
Designed Cabaret, Matilda Jr, Elf The Musical Jr, and The Wind in the Willows.
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
Bigfork, MT
Designed four musicals in summer rep including Fiddler On The Roof, Grease, and Jimmy Buffett's Escape To Margaritaville.
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
Designed Romeo and Juliet, Stick Fly, Pipeline, and the Fall Dance Showcase. Associate Designer for Eurydice.
Let's create something
unforgettable.
Available for theatrical, dance, and event lighting design. Let's bring your next production to life.