Timeline: Theatrical Events in the Life of Joe Naftal

Jun 8, 1995

Joseph J. Naftal is Born

Jun 27, 1998

First Dance Recital

Nov 10, 2006

First Lighting Experienced

Lighting Board Operator for "Little Shop of Horrors" at CM Performing Arts Center. Dir: Danny Amy
Scenic Design: Danny Amy
LD: Sarah Goshman

Nov 30, 2006

First Lighting Design

"Oliver"
East Islip Junior High School Dir: Stephen G. Guarino
Scenic Design: Stephen G. Guarino
LD: Joseph Naftal

Jun 29, 2007

First Lighting Design for Dance Connection

Joseph designed his first show for his mom's company in 2007. Dance Connection
Artistic Director: Mary Naftal
Assistant Director (2007): Robin Magliato
Studio Manager: Melinda Civitella *Photo shown is from Dance Connection's 2008 Production at Holy Trinity High School.

Nov 9, 2007

Joseph designs lighting for CATS

CATS
CM Performing Arts Center Dir: Orlando Peña
Scenic Design: Michael t. Mehmet
LD: Joseph Naftal

Mar 17, 2009

Joseph lights "Styx Show" Music Video

Music Video Styx Show - Music Video Executive Producers: Event Source Corp., Jim Vignato
Associate Producer: Matt Jade Director: Sridhar Ranganth
HD Camera Crew: Time Signature Entertainment
Simulcast Camera Crew: Elite Video Services Lighting Designer/Technical Director: Joseph Naftal

Mar 26, 2009

Joseph designs lighting for "Sweeney Todd"

Video of Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd
Dir: Bethany Affelt
Tech Dir: Stephen G. Guarino
Scenic Design: Robert Holliday
LD: Joseph Naftal

May 31, 2009

Joseph recieves Teeny Award for "Outstanding Lighting design"

Joseph is reconized for his work on "Sweeney Todd" at East Islip Senior High School by the Islip Arts Council. He was reconized for his work on this production along with Alex Mendes (Winner - Best Actress in a Musical), Clay Howe (Winner - Best Actor in a Musical), Nicole Fragala (Winner - Judges Choice Award), Raymond O'Connor (Nominee - Best Supporting Actor in a Musical), and Robert Holliday (Best Scenic Design). The East Islip HS Pit Orchestra and Running Crew were also reconized.

Aug 12, 2009

Joseph starts works as assistant to Marcia Maderia

Video Trailer of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Joseph worked as the assistant to Ms. Marcia Madeira for "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" at the Patchogue Theatre. "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" was produced by Gateway Playhouse and was starring Joe Piscopo of SNL. Marcia Madeira is a tony nominated lighting designer and has designed several broadway productions as well as been the assistant to tony award winning lighting designer Ken Billington.