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Theatrical Events in the Life of Joe Naftal

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  • Joseph J. Naftal is Born

    Joseph J. Naftal is Born

  • First Dance Recital

    First Dance Recital

  • First Lighting Experienced

    First Lighting Experienced
    Lighting Board Operator for "Little Shop of Horrors" at CM Performing Arts Center. Dir: Danny Amy
    Scenic Design: Danny Amy
    LD: Sarah Goshman

  • First Lighting Design

    First Lighting Design
    "Oliver"
    East Islip Junior High School Dir: Stephen G. Guarino
    Scenic Design: Stephen G. Guarino
    LD: Joseph Naftal

  • First Lighting Design for Dance Connection

    First Lighting Design for Dance Connection
    Joseph designed his first show for his mom's company in 2007. Dance Connection
    Artistic Director: Mary Naftal
    Assistant Director (2007): Robin Magliato
    Studio Manager: Melinda Civitella *Photo shown is from Dance Connection's 2008 Production at Holy Trinity High School.

  • Joseph designs lighting for CATS

    Joseph designs lighting for CATS
    CATS
    CM Performing Arts Center Dir: Orlando Peña
    Scenic Design: Michael t. Mehmet
    LD: Joseph Naftal

  • Joseph lights "Styx Show" Music Video

    Joseph lights "Styx Show" Music Video
    Music Video Styx Show - Music Video Executive Producers: Event Source Corp., Jim Vignato
    Associate Producer: Matt Jade Director: Sridhar Ranganth
    HD Camera Crew: Time Signature Entertainment
    Simulcast Camera Crew: Elite Video Services Lighting Designer/Technical Director: Joseph Naftal

  • Joseph designs lighting for "Sweeney Todd"

    Joseph designs lighting for "Sweeney Todd"
    Video of Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd
    Dir: Bethany Affelt
    Tech Dir: Stephen G. Guarino
    Scenic Design: Robert Holliday
    LD: Joseph Naftal

  • Joseph recieves Teeny Award for "Outstanding Lighting design"

    Joseph recieves Teeny Award for "Outstanding Lighting design"
    Joseph is reconized for his work on "Sweeney Todd" at East Islip Senior High School by the Islip Arts Council. He was reconized for his work on this production along with Alex Mendes (Winner - Best Actress in a Musical), Clay Howe (Winner - Best Actor in a Musical), Nicole Fragala (Winner - Judges Choice Award), Raymond O'Connor (Nominee - Best Supporting Actor in a Musical), and Robert Holliday (Best Scenic Design). The East Islip HS Pit Orchestra and Running Crew were also reconized.

  • Joseph starts works as assistant to Marcia Maderia

    Joseph starts works as assistant to Marcia Maderia
    Video Trailer of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Joseph worked as the assistant to Ms. Marcia Madeira for "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" at the Patchogue Theatre. "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" was produced by Gateway Playhouse and was starring Joe Piscopo of SNL. Marcia Madeira is a tony nominated lighting designer and has designed several broadway productions as well as been the assistant to tony award winning lighting designer Ken Billington.

  • Joseph will design "13" The Musical

    Joseph will design "13" The Musical
    "13" The Musical
    CM Performing Arts Center Dir: Patrick Grossman
    LD: Joseph Naftal
    ALD: Mike Sbrocchi