Greetings!

 

Bentley Heydt (hīt) (He/Him/His) is a NYC based Korean American, lighting designer that designs for musical theater, theater, dance, opera, and live events whose work has been seen across the United States and abroad at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Bentley's work has been described as, "...a kaleidoscopic feast for the eyes, always in service of the storytelling."

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Upcoming Designs:

Anastasia the Musical at Geva Theatre

Viñedos y Monarcas 2026 Tour with Calpulli Mexican Dance Company

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Recent Designs: Always...Patsy Cline (Geva Theatre); A Christmas Carol (Indiana Repertory Theatre); Kafkaesque (Staro Industries, NYC); Year of the Snake (Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company); The Color Purple (Theatre Latte Da/Geva Theatre); (no) man (IMGE Dance/Tribeca Performing Arts); Astronauts Wanted (The Tank/Little Y); you don't have to do anything (2024 Vulture Top 10 pick)(HERE Arts Center).

Broadway/National Tour: How To Dance In Ohio (Assist LD/Broadway); Life of Pi (2023 Tony Award)(DMC/Broadway); RENT 25th Anniversary National Tour (Assist LD/Work Light Productions)

Education: MFA, Ohio University.