Shimon Schlessinger ’26 designed the lighting for this year’s play, Macbeth, for his Senior Independent Study. Upper School Performing Arts Teacher Aaron Martin is the advisor for Schlessinger’s project.

Schlessinger said he is studying lighting design and working on making a portfolio to submit to a college’s theatre program.

“I am responsible for using our stage lights to produce a design that supports and clarifies the story, enhances the show and brings out the dark, dramatic tone of Shakespeare’s work,” Schlessinger said. “ Most importantly, it makes everyone visible only when they should be.”

Schlessinger said he is happy to work with Martin and is glad to have him as his advisor.

“I chose to work with [Martin] since he is the most experienced lighting designer at the school and is typically responsible for designing the shows,” Schlessinger said. “I’ve built a great relationship with him over the past two years through Stagecraft I and II.”

The Macbeth production took place in Rugby Auditorium from Oct. 30 to Nov.1. Schlessinger said he felt proud of the cast’s growth during the performance and looks forward to the rest of the year.

“I felt like the shows were very strong, and we truly found our rhythm as a cast,” Schlessinger said. “While I’m sad the production has ended, I’m also excited to see what we’ll create together in the rest of this year’s shows.”