Photo of Thomas Feather, a white man with red/brown hair and beard, smiling and crossing his arms, wearing a short sleeved black buttoned shirt.

Thomas Feather

Lighting Manager

he/him

As Lighting Manager Thomas oversees the Lighting Department’s shop, crew and equipment. He ensures student technicians and designers have what they need to achieve their lighting goals. Thomas is also the instructor for Lighting Stagecraft 1.


Thomas is a western Pennsylvania local who is proud to call Pittsburgh home. He is honored to have been with the School of Drama since 2020. Before his career at CMU Thomas’ professional experience includes working for MGM National Harbor in Maryland as a lighting technician. In Pittsburgh, Thomas has freelanced with Quantum Theatre, The New Hazlett Theatre, and City Theatre to name a few. Outside of theatre Thomas has worked on immersive attractions with Bricolage Production Company and Undead Productions. Thomas received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. When he’s not working on stage Thomas enjoys camping, hiking, and biking in the great outdoors.