The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program Names Michael Crevoisier as 2025 Fellow
Michael is from Northern Virginia and recently graduated from VCUarts with a B.F.A. in Theater Arts.
By: Stephi Wild Mar. 10, 2025
The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program has announced their 2025 Fellow, Michael Crevoisier. Michael is from Northern Virginia and recently graduated from VCUarts with a B.F.A. in Theater Arts (concentration in Lighting Design). His interest in lighting was sparked in high school after seeing Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations lit by Howell Binkley.
Michael’s passion has grown through education and hands-on experience. He is excited and honored to receive this opportunity to learn from Ryan and Amanda, and to dive into Howell’s world. He looks forward to honing his craft, growing as an artist, and connecting with theater makers.
About the Fellowship
The Howell Binkley Fellowship offers an individual exposure to New York City based Lighting Designers and the Theatrical Lighting Community. It will expose them to the worlds of commercial and nonprofit lighting design. The fellowship recipient will have direct access to Howell’s two key Associates of many years: Ryan O’Gara and Amanda Zieve.
Ryan and Amanda will provide an inside look at the industry including: developing excellent drafting techniques, advice on finding the next job, observing the tech of a Regional, Opera, Dance or Broadway production, and experience at the tech table for the process of a show.
Ryan and Amanda will be available to answer questions and help the recipient navigate the industry to start their career. This fellowship will take place in the Fall or Spring and will last three months.
The fellowship program honors the legacy of Howell Binkley. When referring to having young designers observe the process with him and his team, Howell would always say, “No one has ever done this for me.” He would take the time to talk to young designers; he loved to hear their stories and help them anyway he could. This fellowship continues his efforts, providing the extra ‘push’ and assistance in fostering the next generation of theatrical lighting designers as they begin their careers.
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