The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program announces their third Fellow for 2023, Amara McNeil. McNeil is a New York-based, Hartford-raised, theatrical lighting designer and filmmaker. She holds a B.A. in Theater from Fordham University and is a 2019 ALW American Theater Wing Scholar.
As a visual storyteller, McNeil aims to create an immersive experience for the audience, using vibrant colors and dynamic angles to bring texture to the stage. As she continues to learn and grow, McNeil hopes to create work that breaks down society’s perception of who gets to tell stories and what stories deserve to be told. McNeil is extremely excited to learn from Amanda Zieve and Ryan O’Gara for the next four months, gaining technical experience and a wonderful network of mentors and collaborators.
“Please join us in congratulating Amara as she takes the next step in her career, says Zieve and O’Gara. “We are thrilled that Amara found us and cannot wait to have such a gracious and motivated young designer join our team. Amara embodies the legacy of Howell Binkley and we know he would have been delighted to meet her and watch her soar.”
Created in partnership with the Hemsley Lighting Programs, the Fellowship honors Howell Binkley’s legacy of mentorship by providing the extra ‘push’ and assistance in fostering the next generation of theatrical lighting designers as they begin their careers.
Further information and to donate to the Howell Binkley Fellowship: http://www.hemsleylightingprograms.com/howell-binkley-fellowship-copy-1
Further information about Amara McNeill: https://www.amaramcneil.com/
