Mike Durst

Mike Durst

Lighting Designer, The Chairs

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 in Chicago. Lighting Direction includes CNN’s programming at The Democratic National Convention in Chicago, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer + Pamela Brown, The Source with Kaitlin Collins, NYE live from Nashville, and other CNN programs. Lighting Design includes Cincinnati Playhouse, Goodman Theatre, The Huntington Theatre, The McCarter Theatre Center, Court Theatre, Detroit Public Theatre, Lookingglass, Red Orchid, and others. Off Broadway credits include shows with Primary Stages, 59e59, and Cherry Lane. Concert lighting for acts from LA Punk icons X to noise rap pioneers CLIPPING. Mike is a multiple time recipient of Chicago’s Joseph Jefferson 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