Seth Jackson

Seth Jackson is an Assistant Professor in the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts at Webster University, specializing in the Conservatory of Theatre Arts on the St. Louis Main Campus. His career bridges academic instruction with elite professional design work for global entertainment platforms.

His expertise centers on Lighting Design, Scenic Design, and Production Design, with applications spanning Theatre Arts and large-scale Music Festival Production. Jackson translates theoretical frameworks into high-impact visual experiences for audiences exceeding 300,000 at major festivals.

Notable industry recognition includes:

• Parnelli Award for Set Designer of the Year (2007 and 2008)
• Illuminating Engineering Society’s Award of Distinction (1996)
• Redden Award for Excellence in Lighting Design (2010)

As Festival Lighting Designer for Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits, he directs creative teams for events featuring artists like Don Henley and Carrie Underwood. His portfolio encompasses Broadway productions (Manilow On Broadway), Muny Opera stagings (Chicago, Dreamgirls), and Las Vegas residencies for Selena Gomez and Barry Manilow.