Joseph Mercurio
SERVICES
Lighting Designer
I have always been interested in what goes unseen, the decision to show or obscure, the poitive and negative that is in our visual plane. My love for lighting started early and I have experience in Film, Television, Corporate, Concerts, Drama, Dance, Music Theatre and Opera.
Production Manager
I have worked as production manager, tour manager and venue manager and different times during my career for companies and individuals; Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sue Healey, DeckChair Theatre, University of Western Australia, Performing lines, and many others.
Currently I divide my time between Australia, based in Melbourne and Europe based in Spain. In 2016 I have both Educational and Theatrical bookings in both parts of the world.
Educator
My passion for education and furthering our industry has allowed me to participating in some of the most exciting education opoortunities.
I was Lighting Coordinator at Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) I have given guest workshops and lectures at Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts (HKAPA), Prague Quadrennial 2015, Beijing International Biennale, Madrid Escuela Uiversitaria De Artes Y Espectáculos. In 2015 I was awarded The Faculty Teaching Award at VCA The University of Melbourne.