MLP Technical Fellowship Program: Lightboard Programming

MLP Technical Fellowship Program: Lightboard Programming

An overview of lighting console programming—learn how to bring lighting cues to life during a live performance.

By Miami Light Project

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Miami Theater Center

9806 NE 2nd Ave Miami Shores, FL 33138

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Learn how to bring lighting cues to life in a live performance setting during this hands-on Lightboard Programming workshop, part of Miami Light Project’s Technical Fellowship Program for emerging South Florida-based technicians.

Led by Luisa Suarez, this session offers an introduction to lighting console programming—a vital skill for backstage technicians working in theater and live events. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of how lighting designers’ visions are translated into programmable cues and executed in real-time performances.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Introduction to lighting consoles and terminology
  • How to program and run cues for live events
  • Best practices for communication with lighting designers and stage managers
  • Real-world applications in theater and performance settings

About the Technical Fellowship Program:The Technical Fellowship Program by Miami Light Project is designed to support early-career technicians in South Florida by offering hands-on training and professional experience in technical theater. The program includes:

  • Workshops in Lighting, Audio, Video, Stage Management, Finance, and more
  • Free access to professional demos and networking opportunities
  • 40 hours of supervised job training and mentorship backstage at live events
  • Paid internship opportunities for participants who complete training
  • Career support and employment pathways in the arts

📍 Location:Miami Theater Center9806 NE 2nd AveMiami Shores, FL 33138

🎟 Open to South Florida residentsParticipants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

For more information, please contact: eventz@miamilightproject.com

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Founded in 1989, Miami Light Project is a not-for-profit cultural organization which presents live performances by innovative dance, music and theater artists from around the world; supports the development of new work by South Florida-based artists; and offers educational programs for students of every age.

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