David Braithwaite

David Braithwaite is a retired State Park Ranger who concluded his career in the Porcupine Mountains, a landscape that continues to inspire much of his photography today. A passionate landscape photographer, David is especially drawn to the rugged beauty of the Porkies — from sweeping wilderness vistas to the glow of the northern lights and … Read more

John Niska

A retired college professor from Ontonagon, John M. Niska has been capturing images since the age of 10, when he received his first camera as a 4-H member. His lifelong passion for photography deepened during his senior year of college while studying abroad in Ecuador, where he became drawn to documenting cultural themes and everyday … Read more

Molly Goldman

Ms. Goldman’s appearances are sponsored by Cindy and Jim Franck Molly Goldman is a versatile violist based in New York City, known for her dynamic performances across a wide spectrum of musical genres. Her musicianship has brought her to iconic stages such as Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and other notable … Read more

Suzy Perelman

Ms. Perelman’s appearances are sponsored by Cindy and Jim Franck Violinist Suzy Perelman has performed in the orchestras of over 40 shows on Broadway over the past 20 years. She recently completed a run as assistant concertmaster of Beaches, a new musical. A former member of both the Utah and San Antonio Symphonies, Suzy performs … Read more

Jessica Wang

Ms. Wang’s appearances are sponsored by Cindy and Jim Franck Jessica Wang is a New York City-based cellist who enjoys playing music of all genres, from musical theater to classical to pop/rock and beyond. With various ensembles and artists, she has performed at many distinguished venues including Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, … Read more

Will Curry

Mr. Curry’s appearances are sponsored by Cindy and Jim Franck Will Curry enjoys a diverse career as a music director, conductor, violist, violinist, teacher, and coach. Will recently played viola for the Broadway revival of Chess and has served as the associate conductor and violist for Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Floyd Collins. Previously, Will … Read more

Lucy Beckett-Ball

Ms. Beckett-Ball’s appearances are sponsored by the Emberlight Women’s Fund Lucy Beckett-Ball is excited to be returning to the Emberlight Festival for her third year. She is currently based in North Carolina and has spent the past 6 years Stage Managing in the Midwest and now the South. Lucy has a goal to create a … Read more

Emmanuel Delgado

Emmanuel Delgado is a lighting designer based in New York City. He was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Emmanuel thrives in collaborative spaces and uses artistic expression to tell stories that inspire and connect audiences. He is excited to get more involved in Latino theater in NYC and beyond. Emmanuel has a passion for … Read more

Eamonn Farrell

Eamonn Farrell is excited to be working with Emberlight Arts for the first time! He is a video designer focused on investigating how innovative technologies can support and elevate the work of live performers. With his company, Anonymous Ensemble, he has created dozens of original, media-infused shows, installations, and live webcasts in New York City … Read more

Lucrecia Briceno

Lucrecia Briceno is a Peruvian artist currently based in Brooklyn. Much of her work has been in association with artists developing innovative and original pieces. Her work includes theatre, opera, puppetry & dance, as well as collaborations in several non-performance projects. Her designs have been presented at such venues as Spoleto USA, The Public Theater, … Read more