Zachary Connell
BFA Lighting Design
he/him
Zachary Connell is a lighting designer dedicated to using light to reveal the heart of a story and deepen audience connection. Fascinated by the emotional and narrative power of design, he enjoys collaborating on new works, reconceived classical texts, and projects that challenge visual storytelling conventions. He is passionate about exploring how light shapes perception across theatre, film, and live events.
Website: Zachary Connell – Lighting Designer
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Meet the Class of 2025
Get to know this year’s cohort of grads from Boston University School of Theatre’s BFA performance, design, production, and management programs, and MFA design, production, and management programs.