Benjamin Free

Biography

Ben Free (they/them) is a New York-based freelance lighting designer, programmer, and electrician, originally from eastern Connecticut. Ben has designed theatrical works, dance, and live events, and has experience as a production/head electrician across theatre, opera, and live events.

Ben’s design credits include Orestes (Purchase Repertory Theatre), and several dance projects for the Conservatory of Dance at Purchase. They’ve also previously worked at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival as Assistant Head Electrician and ALD for PSF’s 2022 production of Fences.