“A Lighting Designer must be able to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to lighting challenges, while also ensuring that their designs are visually appealing and enhance the overall ambiance of a space.”

About

Miguel was trained under the Theatre Arts Program (Technical Direction-Management) of the Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts at the University of the Philippines. He is currently a freelance lighting designer and technical director for theater plays, events, and concerts; including but not limited to dance, orchestra concerts, fashion shows, and festivals.


His first international engagement in 2022 was as an Associate Lighting Designer and Assistant Technical Director for the Philippines National Day, “Daluyong ng Diwa” at the Jubilee Park for the Expo 2020 Dubai.


He has worked for different companies that have contributed to his experience and skills, namely: Dulaang UP, UP Dulaang Laboratoryo, UP Dance Company, Tanghalang Ateneo, Areté (ADMU), Silang Communications Inc., Werk Multimedia, Blackbox Collab Inc, Full House Theater, The Necessary Theatre, Barefoot Theatre Collaborative, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.


Some of his theatre credits include:


Mula sa Buwan 2022 (Associate Lighting Designer), Bayan Bayanan: Letters from home (Assistant Technical Director), Mula sa Buwan 2018 (Assistant Technical Director), Dekada ’70 (Assistant Technical Director), Ang Huling El Bimbo 2018 (Lighting Apprentice), Angry Christ by Floy Quintos (Technical Director), The Kundiman Party by Floy Quintos (Lighting Apprentice)




Work Catalog (2023)

Director: Bernard Maybituin

Production Manager: Rhej Payumo

Set Designer: Enzo Pizarro

Lighting Designer: Miguel Torralba

Visuals: Daryl Cajucom

Technical Director: Mike Ong

Asst. Technical Director: Joseph De Jesus

Music: Ray Villanueva

V.O.: Robbin

Agency: Lumina Events PH

Stage Supplier: Nikko Metalworks

Technical Supplier: Forscink Inc.


Michael Cinco: A Metaverse Fashion Gala

Michael Cinco: A Metaverse Fashion Gala

Tanglawan Festival 2023

Director: Bernard Maybituin

Production Manager: Rhej Payumo

Set Designer: Enzo Pizarro

Lighting Designer: Miguel Torralba

Visuals: Daryl Cajucom

Technical Director: Mike Ong

Asst. Technical Director: Joseph De Jesus

Music: Ray Villanueva

V.O.: Robbin

Agency: Lumina Events PH

Stage Supplier: Nikko Metalworks

Technical Supplier: Forscink Inc.


Alliance for Financial Inclusion: Global Policy Forum

Opening Ceremony

Director: Roobak Valle

Production Manager: Mark Leo

Video Designer: Steven Tansiongco

Lighting Designer: Miguel Torralba

Technical Director: Dong Calingacion

Agency: Total Exhibit and Expo Solutions

Technical Supplier: Stage Craft International Inc.


Preview Ball 2023

Director: Bernard Maybituin

Production Manager: Jhanna Miranda

Visuals: Daryl Cajucom

Lighting Designer: Miguel Torralba

Technical Director: Mike Ong

Agency: Summit Media Inc.

Technical Supplier: Forscink Inc.


Director: Dexter M. Santos

Playwright: Floy Quintos

Production Designer: Mitoy Sta. Ana

Lighting Designer: John Batalla

Sounds Designer: Arvy Dimaculangan

Video Designer: Steven Tansiongco

Production Manager: Joshua Chan

Technical Director: Miguel Torralba

Stage Manager: Ana Lumain

Technical Supplier: Tunog at Liwanag Sa Teatro


The Reconciliation Dinner

RED by John Logan

Director: Bart Guingona

Playwright: John Logan

Production Designer: Mark Dalacat

Lighting Designer: Gabo Tolentino

Sounds Designer: Jose Buencamino

Production Manager: Ivy Baggao

Technical Director: Miguel Torralba

Stage Manager: Shania Cuerpo

Company: The Necessary Theatre


Eastwood Lightscapades 2023

Concept & Lighting Design: John Batalla

Tree Design: Ohm David

Sounds Designer: Arvy Dimaculangan

Production Manager: Ivy Baggao

Technical Director: Miguel Torralba

Laser Programmer: Ian Bautista

IT/Network Manager: Mike Batalla

V.O.: Marvin Olaes

Facade Installation: Tinker Smith

Technical Supplier: Tunog at Liwanag sa Teatro


Contact

Email

marioscarmigueltorralba@gmail.com