Little Shop of Horrors

This year's Zilker Summer Musical swaps the Swiss Alps for Skid Row, but it's as hugely entertaining as ever

"...peeling gray set from Aaron Stahlecker, eerie shadows from Jason Amato and Patrick W. Anthony's eye-boggling lighting, and giant..."

July 26, 2013 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

'Anthem'

Austin Shakespeare takes its stage adaptaion of Ayn Rand's novella to off-Broadway

"...of totalitarian conformity, with lighting by award-winning local designer Jason Amato. Anthem will run Sept. 25-Dec. 2 at the..."

July 19, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Tru

The fascinating character of Truman Capote drives this thoughtful evening of theatre

"...(designed by Susan Branch Towne). The lighting design (from Jason Amato) lacks subtlety, highlighting each intimate moment with a..."

Jan. 25, 2013 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Ragtime

Zach Theatre renders the musical with a sweep befitting its grand scale

"...the flies. The scale encourages a greater lushness in Jason Amato's lighting and Susan Branch Towne's costumes. As the..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Elementals: Water

This Vortex dance exploring water as sacred is often beautiful but not always deep

"...Still, there is much to appreciate in Water. Jason Amato's lighting design interacts well with the set of..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

'Seven Wonders of the World (Plus One)'

Tongue and Groove Theatre revives an odd little show that's truly dreamy

"...new costumes by Pam Friday, and new illumination by Jason Amato – but Mark Stewart will reprise his performance..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Sound of Music

The Hillside comes alive with a joyful production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic

"...off, accompanied by John Vander Gheynst's equally tight orchestra. Jason Amato, assisted by Patrick W. Anthony, has done it..."

July 20, 2012 Arts Feature by Jillian Owens

Arcadia

A magnificent-looking and intelligent staging of Tom Stoppard's masterpiece

"...design by Ia Ensterä and equally spectacular lighting by Jason Amato. Justin Cox expertly supplies the able cast with..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Sarah Silver Hands

The magic in this new fairy-tale opera lies in its look more than its story

"...fantastic lighting design we've all come to expect of Jason Amato, and an eerie, echoing sound design by Sergio..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Hamlet

Austin Shakespeare fuses matter and art in a well-balanced take on the tragedy

"...Anthony, along with lighting powerhouse Jason Amato, uses colored lights to enhance Kevin Beltz's striking..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Rent

A Broadway-quality staging of the popular rock musical with energy to spare

"...and all woman – at the same time! With Jason Amato's steamy lights, Allen Robertson's rocking musical direction, Alison..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

One

Striking aerial dance at a site lacking the drama of other Blue Lapis Light shows

"...there. The illusion of appearance and disappearance, aided by Jason Amato's lighting, was one of the best uses of..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Annie

This year's Zilker Summer Musical doesn't yet reach the bar set by past shows

"...butlers of the Warbucks mansion look spiffy and sharp. Jason Amato lights the stage with good old American sass..."

July 23, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Our Town

This staging of the classic play reveals it is still the microcosm of American life

"...with the rich and colorful washes of lighting designer Jason Amato. One of the impressive charms of the production..."

May 7, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

The Glass Menagerie

TexARTS succeeds in telling the story of Williams' sadly sweet play clearly

"...we understand the dim and shadowy lighting that designer Jason Amato provides and the old-sounding tunes that play so..."

March 5, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Mary Stuart

Austin Shakespeare's staging of this historical drama is something special

"...and Elizabeth – in modified Elizabethan dress. Lighting designer Jason Amato fills the space with intense directional light, sometimes..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Henry V

This one-man version succeeds in staging Shakespeare's enormous play with clarity

"...into something completely different before your eyes. Lighting designer Jason Amato also deserves mention for, again, keeping it simple...."

July 17, 2009 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Oceana

The Vortex's latest theatrical immersion in myth sinks you down 20,000 leagues

"...of Ann Marie Gordon's set and undulating illumination by Jason Amato, which gorgeously mimics the swirl of light through..."

May 22, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Grapes of Wrath

John Steinbeck's tale of the Great Depression is delivered with beauty and power

"...Dave Steakley's staging that, just as Cliff Simon's set, Jason Amato's lighting, and Craig Brock's sound make us feel..."

March 27, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Shooting Star

Stories told this well don't come around very often, and this one deserves to be seen

"...said of set designer Michael Raiford's airport waiting area, Jason Amato's lights, Craig Brock's sound, and Blair Hurry's costumes:..."

March 20, 2009 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

An Ideal Husband

Austin Shakespeare delivers a gorgeous production that savors Wilde's wit

"...polished studies. Set designer Michelle Ney and lighting designer Jason Amato also cleverly combine huge swaths of fabric and..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Caroline, or Change

Zach Theatre's fine staging should be required viewing at this historic moment

"...luscious. Michael Raiford's set creates a rich, multidimensional world. Jason Amato's lighting will take your breath away as a..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

2007-2008 B. Iden Payne Award Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Jason Amato (Beirut)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

2008 Payne Awards Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Jason Amato (Beirut)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

Five.Two.Ten

Ariel Dance Theatre's latest creates something original, moving, and truly beautiful

"...and the finest lighting design I've ever seen by Jason Amato to create something original, moving, and, yes, extraordinarily..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Illumination

Blue Lapis Light transforms Seaholm into a grand cathedral where the spirit is free to soar

"...hover high up on the plant's distant back wall, Jason Amato's exquisite lighting creating the illusion of stained glass..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Plaid Tidings

Zachary Scott Theatre Center's charming production of Plaid Tidings, the sequel to the hit musical revue Forever Plaid, proves you can never have too much of a good thing

"...by a curtain, Raiford, in concert with lighting designer Jason Amato, provides the single greatest holiday surprise in the..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Bell(e)

Bell(e), ethos' installation focusing on literary suicides, chucks the adolescent illusion that killing oneself is a meaningful act of passion

"...on top of the blood light that lighting designer Jason Amato shines with crucifixes...."

Sept. 8, 2006 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

The Exonerated

In the Zachary Scott Theatre Center staging of 'The Exonerated,' tales of people wrongfully imprisoned on death row draw us deeply into a world of injustice

"...alone in a searing white spotlight provided by designer Jason Amato; it's isolating and blinding and physically punishing to..."

April 28, 2006 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Blue Lapis Light

Before the ugly concrete shell of the Intel building goes away for good, it will be the site for something beautiful: Sally Jacques' next large-scale dance, 'Requiem'

"...Nicole Whiteside, while other regular collaborators – lighting designer Jason Amato, sound designer William Meadows, musicians Tina Marsh, Eddy..."

April 21, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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