Mike Durst

ABOUT MIKE

Mike Durst, a Lighting Director at CNN, is a Washington D.C. based Lighting Designer and Lighting Director, he is also an ensemble member with A Red Orchid Theatre. Recent work includes Lighting Direction for CNN’s programming at The Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? and other CNN programs. Lighting Design for The Radio & Television Correspondents’ Dinner, Cincinnati Playhouse, Goodman Theatre, The Huntington Theatre, The McCarter Theatre Center, Court Theatre, Detroit Public Theatre, Olney Theatre Center, Red Orchid, and others. Off Broadway credits include shows with Primary Stages, 59e59, and Cherry Lane. Mike is a recipient of Chicago’s Jeff award, L.A.’s Ovation award, and San Diego’s Craig Noel award. Mike is a member of IATSE Local #2 and United Scenic Artists 829. MikeDurst.com

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

With Remy Bumppo
Joseph Jefferson Award — Lighting Design – Midsize — Frankenstein (2019)
Joseph Jefferson Nomination — Lighting Design – Midsize — Howards End (2020)
Joseph Jefferson Nomination — Lighting Design – Midsize — Our Class (2014)

Outside of Remy Bumppo
Joseph Jefferson Award — Lighting Design – Midsize — Grey House at A Red Orchid Theatre (2020)
Joseph Jefferson Award — Lighting Design – Midsize — Adding Machine: A Musical at The Hypocrites (2016)
Joseph Jefferson Award — Lighting Design – Midsize — Requiem for a Heavyweight at Shattered Globe Theatre (2008)
Joseph Jefferson Nomination — Lighting Design – Midsize — Turrett at A Red Orchid Theatre (2024)
Irne Award Nomination — Lighting Design— Come Back, Little Sheba at The Huntington Theatre Company in Boston (2016)
Elliot Norton Award Nomination — Lighting Design— Come Back, Little Sheba at The Huntington Theatre Company in Boston (2016)
L.A. Critic’s Circle Nomination — Lighting Design— Kafka Thing at Odyssey Theatre in LA (2006)
Ovation Award — Lighting Design— Nocturne at Black Dahlia Theatre in LA (2004)
Craig Noel Award — Lighting Design— Never the Sinner at Diversionary Theatre in San Diego (2002)