Book by John Cameron Mitchell

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Trask

Directed by Jason Hoover and Sailor Galvez, Ray of Light Theatre, 2018

Scenic Design by Peet Cocke

Costume Design by Maggie Whitaker

Media Design by Theodore J.H. Hulsker

Photos by Alexander Belmont

“The award winning lighting designer Joe D’Emilio takes this show to another level with his lighting that becomes one of the main characters in this 90 min rock show.”

Vince Mediaa, Vmedia Backstage

Based on the play by William Shakespeare

Directed by Kaitana Magno and James Sutherland, Variety Life Productions, 2021

Choreography by Jason Samuels Smith, Mishay Petronelli, and Adesola Osakalumi

Musical Direction by Matt Parker

Scenic Design by Roberto Garcia and Cinder Petrichor

Costume Design by Isabel Freiberger

Sound Design by Christopher Marc Hoffman

Photos by Tyler Schwartz

by William Shakespeare

Directed by John Hadden and Ava Roy, We Players, Fort Point SF, 2013

Original music composed and directed by Charlie Gurke

Co-Lighting Design with Joey Postil

Scenic and Properties design by Rachel Bergquist 

Costume design by Julia Rose Meeks

Photos by Mark Kitaoka & Tracy Martin

Written by Mara Thomas

Directed by Caitlin Wells, Delta Boys, 2019

Scenic Design by Willie Gambucci

Sound Design by Adam Lindquist

Photos by Ben Holbrook

Written by Rori Nogee

Directed by Justine Lambert

Scenic Design by Isabel Mengyuan LE

Projection Design by Matthew Schechtman

Photos by Greg Callan

Written and Directed by David Gallo Design

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, Connelly Theater, 2019

Scenic Design by David Gallo Design

Sound Design by Kristopher Anton

Photos by Cameron Donnelly and Make Schulz

Music by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer and Alan Stevens Hewitt. Lyrics by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer and Tim Maner. Book by Tim Maner.

Directed by Eliza Leoni, Ray of Light Theatre, 2015

Choreography by Nicole Helfer

Scenic Design by Angrette McCloskey

Costume Design by Melissa Wortman

Sound Design by Teddy Hulsker

Photos by Joe D'Emilio

"Four women in appropriate, floor-length dresses for 1892 Massachusetts, step forward to introduce themselves in the stark, almost spooky spotlights of Light Designer Joe D’Emilio.” - Eddie Reynolds, Theatre Eddys

"I need to make it clear that possibly the fifth star of this dynamite show is D’Emilio’s light design, as he uses the force of his canons of light to make this show explode. The pools of light that shine into the audience are so well used as you see the halo crowns of light that pick out each women. – Vince Mediaa, Vmedia Backstage

Created and directed by Chris Lashua, Cirque Mechanics

Performed at the New Victory Theater 2019

Music Composed by Michael Picton

Choreography by Aloysia Gavre

Scenic Design by Sean Riley

Costume design by Lisa Ragatz with additional designs by Caroline Rogers

Co-Lighting Design by Joe D’Emilio and Anthony Powers

Photos by Maike Schultz

Book, Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa

Directed by Jennifer BeVard, Ray of Light Theatre, 2016

Choreography by Alex Rodriguez

Scenic Design by Erik LaDue

Costume Design by Melissa Wortman and Sibillia Carini

Sound Design by Theodore Hulsker

Photos by Nick Otto

"A major starring role must be laid at the inventive mastery hand of Lighting Designer Joe D’Emilio who makes use of the Victoria’s side walls for dramatic shadow effects, who uses lighting to give stark and ghastly faces to a lined-up chorus, and who splashes color and spots to ensure debauchery, party, and jealousy all have their time on the stage." - Eddie Reynolds, Theatre Eddys

Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis. Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann

Directed by Jason Hoover, Ray of Light Theatre, 2014

Choreography by Dane Paul Andres

Scenic Design by Angrette McCloskey

Costume Design by Amanda Lee Angott

Sound Design by Anton Hedman

Photos by Erik Scanlon

“…an amazing set design of large separate panels of yeast by Angrette McCloskey in the background, with incredible twinkling lights by Joe D'Emilio.” – Richard Connema, Talkin’ Broadway

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine

Directed by Jasen Jefferey, Broadway By the Bay, 2019

Scenic Design by Kelly James Tighe

Costume Design by Katelyn Bailey

Sound Design by Jon Hayward

Photos by Mark Kitaoka and Tracy Martin

United Palace of Cultural Arts, 2017

"The Last Bite"

Directed and Choreographed by Cassie Nordgren

"Daydreamer's Soul"

Directed and Choreographed by Virgil Gadson

Photos by Mike Fitelsen and Brian Gustaveson

Directed and Choreographed by John Jasperse

UC Davis Dance Department, 2016

Scenic Design by Sojin Han

Created and Directed by Chris Lashua, Cirque Mechanics

Co-Directed and Choreographed by Aloysia Gavre

Music Composed by Michael Picton

Scenic Design by Sean Riley

Costume Design by Caroline Rogers

Original Lighting Design by Anthony Powers

Photos by Shawn Moreton from tour performance at the Capitol Centre Theater in North Bay, ON, Canada. 2015

Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

Directed by Amanda Folena, Broadway by the Bay, 2015.

Choreography by Nicole Helfer

Scenic Design by Kelly James Tighe

Costume Design by Margaret Toomey

Sound Design by John Hayward

Photos by Mark Kitaoka and Tracy Martin

“Scenic Designer Kelly James Tighe and Lighting Designer Joe D’Emilio both bring an authentic feel for this part of the city with their innovative sets and lighting.” – Camille Bounds, Gilroy Dispatch

“Designed by Joe D’Emilio, the lighting is moody and gloomy for many of the darker and sensitive dance numbers and fight scenes.” – Vince Mediaa, Vmedia Backstage

Book, Music and Lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe.

Directed by Erik Scanlon, Ray of Light Theatre, 2015

Choreography by Alex Rodriguez

Scenic Design by Angrette McCloskey

Costume Design by Katie Dowse

Sound Design by Anton Hedman

Photos by Erik Scanlon

Book and Music by Richard O’Brien

Directed by Jason Hoover, Ray of Light Theatre, 2015

Choreography by Bobby Bryce

Scenic Design by Kelly James Tighe

Costume Design by Miriam Lewis

Sound Design by Anton Hedman

Photos by Nick Otto

“...Kelly Tighe’s stunning set design is enhanced magnificently by Joe D’Emilio’s lighting.” – Eddie Reynolds, Theatre Eddys

“Joe D’ Emilio’s lights come alive during “Sweet Transvestite” and “I Can Make You a Man” - His stark back lighting in the second act is a classic touch D’Emilio adds to his shows.” – Vince Mediaa, Vmedia Backstage

Music by Michael Gore. Lyrics by Dean Pitchford. Book by Lawrence D. Cohen.

Directed by Jason Hoover, Ray of Light Theatre, 2013

Choreography by Amanda Folena

Scenic Design by Kelly James Tighe

Costume Design by Amanda Lee Angott

Sound Design by Anton Hedman

Photos by Erik Scanlon

By Marshall Pailet, Bryce Norbitz, and Stephen Wargo.

Directed by Alex Kirshner, Ray of Light Theatre 2014.

Set Design by Annie Dauber

Costume Design by Wendy Ross Kaufman

Photos by Erik Scanlon

“The Lighting by Joe D'Emilio is truly eye popping.” – Richard Connema, Talkin’ Broadway

Book by Harvey Firestein. Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman.

Direction and Choreography by Christina Lazo, Contra Costa Civic Theatre, 2013

Scenic Design by Matt Flynn

Costume Design by Lisa Danz

Sound Design by Travis Rexroat

Photos by Ben Krantz

Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey. Music by Tom Kitt.

Directed by Susan Hovey, Contra Costa Musical Theatre, 2013

Scenic Design by Daren Carollo

Costume Design by Marianna Ford and Michael Berg

Sound Design by Travis Rexroat

Photos by Ben Krantz

“Joe D'Emilio's lighting design was just stunning. It was a mix of soft lighting that urged the tears from your eyes and stark back lighting that made you hold your breath. The lights had a life of their own as if they were an additional cast member and when Diana is alone in a spot light as Gabe reaches out to her from the dark the moment is breathtaking.” – Linda and Nick Hodges, Broadwayworld.com

Directed by Kate Cotruvo

Victoria Theatre

From performances in February and July 2015

Photos by Kai Parviainen