About

Hello! I am a storyteller who aspires to share my thoughts and feelings to the world using light and color. I specialize in live event lighting and have experience in many areas of live theatre. I take pride in collaboration with other designers and storytellers. I aspire to be as innovative as possible and constantly explore new methods and technology in the industry. Web: ethanbrentlinger.com

Skills

  • Design
  • Team management and leadership
  • Software and hardware installation
  • programming
  • Proficient in microsoft suite (Word
  • Gsuite / Google Workspace
  • ETC Lighting
  • Vectorworks
  • Stage Lightings
  • Lightwright
  • Moving Light Assistant

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Abigail Moss

1/2/2025

Ethan Brentlinger is a very genuine person in his work. Not only does he ensure stunning results in any project, but he also focuses on connection and teamwork throughout the process. He always gives his best work, even in unfavorable conditions, and he doesn't receive enough credit for that amount of effort. He also enters any space with a positive and hardworking attitude, producing a productive and enjoyable day.

Matthew Hickok

12/13/2024

A fantastic lighting, tech director with a great attitude and passion for what he does.

Experience

Ethan Brentlinger

Work experience
  • Teaching technical production to middle and high school aged students.

Ethan Brentlinger

Education
  • Advanced and comprehensive lighting design methods using modern and trade standardised equipment.

Ethan Brentlinger

Work experience
  • Aid in the incorporation of out of town lighting designers. Manage the documentation and monitoring of the designers work. Provide any design aid the primary designer requests. Provide work documents for maintenance electricians.

Ethan Brentlinger

Work experience
  • Multiple Productions at South Bend Civic Theatre, South Bend Schools, ART4 South Bend, New Industry Dance Company, and the city of South Bend. Contact for full resume.

Abigail Moss

1/2/2025

Ethan Brentlinger is a very genuine person in his work. Not only does he ensure stunning results in any project, but he also focuses on connection and teamwork throughout the process. He always gives his best work, even in unfavorable conditions, and he doesn't receive enough credit for that amount of effort. He also enters any space with a positive and hardworking attitude, producing a productive and enjoyable day.

Matthew Hickok

12/13/2024

A fantastic lighting, tech director with a great attitude and passion for what he does.