Antonio Colaruotolo is a lighting and projection designer for theatre, musical, dance, and other performing arts. His designs can be found across Europe and the United States. In addition to his theatrical work, Antonio’s lighting designs have been featured in live broadcast productions and filmed performance events. His work includes “Giants in the Earth,” produced by the SDSO and presented in a live broadcast by PBS, as well as various broadcast theatrical productions. His lighting approach adapts seamlessly to the camera, maintaining the integrity of the live experience while meeting the technical precision required for broadcast.
In the United States, some of his notable design credits include: “Florencia en el Amazonas”, “Don Giovanni”, and “The Cunning Little Vixen” (Opera Steamboat); “The Gift of the Magi”, “The History Boys”, and “Fancy Nancy - The Musical” (Pittsburgh Playhouse); “Oedipus Rex” (Pict Classical Theatre) “The Addams Family” and “Into the woods (Youngstown State University); and a wide range of original productions at the New Hazlett Theater. Antonio has also contributed to unique and immersive theatrical experiences with Bricolage Production Company and Quantum Theater.
Antonio's dedication to the arts extends beyond design. He has held key production roles as Associate Producer for the Pittsburgh Playhouse and Production Manager for the dance department at Point Park University in Pittsburgh.
In Europe, Antonio's designs have been showcased through collaborations with Teatro Dell'Opera di Roma, Teatro Brancaccio, Daniele Cipriani Entertainment, Ritmi Sotterranei Contemporary Dance Company, Savatteri Produzioni, and various dance companies throughout Italy. He maintains ongoing collaborations with RêvARTe Entertainment in Paris and the Sergio Bernal Dance Company in Madrid, contributing as lighting designer and production design partner.
Originally from Italy, Antonio studied lighting design and video production at the New University of Cinema and Television in the Cinecittà film studios in Rome. He later advanced his studies with a degree in Performing Arts Industry from New York University.
