Mitchell Robinson
he/him
Light Board Op, Light Board Programmer, Electrician, Master Electrician, Lighting Supervisor
Black or African American
Additional Languages: French, Ukrainian
Washington, DC / Boston, MA
I'm Mitchell Robinson, a problem-solver with a passion for building systems that make work easier and more effective. With a background that spans technical theater, international development, and human resources, I thrive in dynamic environments that require adaptability and creative thinking. I’m always drawn to opportunities where I can bridge gaps between people, processes, and technology.
Outside of work, I have a deep love for the arts, particularly live performance, and I enjoy the challenge of translating creative visions into reality. I also have a strong interest in language and communication—I’ve worked in multilingual environments and continue to expand my language skills. Whether in a theater, an office, or a government agency, my goal remains the same: to make work work better for the people doing it.
Credits
Master Electrician
The Cradle Will Rock (InSeries), Rigoletto (InSeries), Poppea (InSeries), Alceste (InSeries), The Promised End (InSeries), Las Misticas de Mexico (InSeries), Return of Ulysses (InSeries), others not listed
L1 ME and Designer
Annual Meetings (NAACP), Annual Meetings (IMF), Annual Meetings (World Bank)
Programmer
The Spirit of Kwanzaa (Dance Institute of Washington), others not listed
Assistant Lighting Designer
Twelfth Night (Prince George's Community College), others not listed
Field Design Technician
OSGEMEOS: Endless Story (National Portrait Gallery), Design / hang / focus (National Portrait Gallery), Basquiat × Banksy (Hirshhorn), Simone Leigh (Hirshhorn)

