David Kenneth Hersey

Background

Hersey, David Kenneth was born on November 30, 1939 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Charles Kenneth and Ella Morgan (Decker) Hersey.

Education

Oberlin College.

Career

Hersey has been the lighting designer for National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company and West End productions, as well as opera at the English National Opera (among others) and ballet at the Royal Ballet. He has been the lighting designer for Broadway productions, starting with Evita in 1980 through Equus in 2008. Hersey has also been active in the world of theme parks in Florida and Italy, as well as lighting extravaganzas at The Mirage, Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, and Bellagio hotels in Las Vegas.

Foreign ten years he was lighting consultant to the Royal National Theatre and is a past chairman of the Association of Lighting Designers.

David Hersey was born in Rochester, New York and attended Oberlin College. In 1967 he moved to London, England.

David Hersey has received awards and nominations for lighting design for the following productions:.

Achievements

• David Kenneth Hersey has been listed as a noteworthy Theatrical lighting designer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society British Theatre Designers (executive), United Scenic Artists.

Connections

Married Demetra Maraslis. Children: Demetri, Ellen. 1 child by previous marriage, Miranda.

Father:

Charles Kenneth Hersey

Mother:

Ella Morgan (Decker) Hersey

Spouse:

Demetra Maraslis

child:

Demetri Hersey

child:

Ellen Hersey