Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The Lights Are On And The Fun’s Just Begun: An Interview With Erica D. Hayes
Live Design Online: Artistic Finance host Ethan Steimel and Live Design/LDI creative director Ellen Lampert-Gréaux sit down with Erica D. Hayes, a pro lighting designer whose career seems to glow a little brighter with every project she takes on. This chat was packed with laughs, career insights, and the occasional gripe about overdue invoices (we've all been there, right?). If you’re ready for a lighthearted take on life as a lighting designer and programmer in the entertainment industry, settle in—this one's for you.
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I think this article was super interesting. I agree with some of it and disagree with other parts. First, the bit about “follow the money”. I am incredibly privileged that, where I am in life currently, is not influenced by how much money I’ll be able to make. Yes, I do think the price of your work is important to consider, especially when accepting jobs, but I don't think you become an artist for the money. I believe you don’t care as much about your art if you’re focused only on the money. That being said, whether or not you can make a living on your job is important. Your work is worth money, and it’s important to be considerate of that and not get caught up in an unrealistic fantasy.
My philosophy is that if I love what I’m doing, and I’m able to get by, that is enough for me. I’d rather do a low-paying gig that just barely gets me by and that I enjoy, then work on a high-paying gig I couldn’t care less about. That comes from a place of privilege though, and not everyone is able to live like that. I do theater because I enjoy making art and creating, and I would love to be able to get paid and make a living out of something that brings me joy, so I don’t have to be stuck doing an office job that makes me miserable.
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