Simonds Designs

HISTORY

Initially established in 1975 as "Stage Fright Theatrical Lighting Company", Simonds Designs has provided lighting design and consultation for over 30 years to the Bay Area performing arts community. Located in Oakland, California, with an additional rental branch office in Novato, California, Simonds Designs services the entire San Francisco area. Our company is owned and operated by I.A.T.S.E. local #107 Journeymen, bringing many decades of craft and experience to the public, with award winning lighting design (Hollywood Drama-Logue award).

MISSION STATEMENT AND INVENTORY

With an inventory featuring ETC, LEPRECON, MULTIQUIP, ALTMAN, ROSCO, NUTECH INDUSTRIES, and PHOEBUS, gear, Simonds Designs is committed to providing excellent service and value. Since the addition of a DCA 100 MULTIQUIP WHISPERWATT generator, we are able to offer our clients a full spectrum of services, ranging from theatre and stage design, indoor/outdoor events, schools, and houses of worship.

Current and Past Client Roster

THEATRICAL COMPANIES AND VENUES

Bay Area Playwright's Festival

Bay Area Theatre Sports (B.A.T.S.)

Bob Hope Theatre

Ducks Breathe Mystery Theatre

In Performance at Forest Meadows

Marin Theatre Company

Martinez Opera Company

Mill Valley Center for the Performing Arts

One Act Theatre Company of San Francisco

The Alice Arts Center

Santa Clara Ballet

San Francisco Repertory Company

San Jose Repertory Company

San Jose Stage Company

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND HOUSES OF WORSHIP

First Church of Religious Science

Pilgrim Lutheran Church

San Francisco School District

San Rafael High School

The Reed School Foundation

EVENT PRODUCTION COMPANIES

Event and Design Production

G-Force Productions

Lights Up Events

Rolandelli Design

Russ Jennings Productions