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He has also been active in the world of theme parks in Florida and Italy , as well as lighting extravaganzas at The Mirage , Treasure Island Hotel And Casino , and Belaggio Hotels in Las Vegas . He is the founder of DHA Lighting, which concentrates on the design of specialist lighting. For ten years he was lighting consultant to the Royal National Theatre and is a past chairman of the Association of Lighting Designers.




PERSONAL

David Hersey was born in Rochester, New York and attended Oberlin College . In 1967 he moved to London , England . Married to Demetra Maraslis. Children: daughter Miranda Hersey Helin, b 1969 (from previous marriage); son Demetri Alexander Hersey, b 1978; daughter Ellen Katherine Hersey, b 1980.





AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

David Hersey received awards and nominations for lighting design in the following productions:

2002 Tony Award for '' Oklahoma! '' {Link without Title}

1996 Olivier Award for Best Lighting Designer

1991 Tony Award for '' Miss Saigon '' {Link without Title}

1991 Drama Desk Award for '' Miss Saigon ''

1989 Dora Mavor Moore Award for '' Les Misérables ''

1988 Los Angeles Drama Critics' Circle Award for '' Les Misérables ''

1987 Tony Award for '' Les Misérables ''

1987 Tony Award for '' Starlight Express '' {Link without Title}

1984 Dora Mavor Moore Award for '' Cats ''

1983 Tony Award for '' Cats ''

1983 Drama Desk Award for '' Cats ''

1982 Tony Award for '' The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby '' {Link without Title}

1980 Tony Award for '' Evita ''

1979 Los Angeles Drama Critics' Circle Award for '' Evita ''