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BIO

Cha is from Manila, Philippines based in New York City. A lighting designer for theatre, opera, dance, environmental performance and on-site installations.

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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
lighting design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Cha See, Wet Brain

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play

Cha See, On That Day in Amsterdam

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Cha See, On That Day in Amsterdam

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Photos: OH, MARY! Celebrates Opening Night at The Eagle

Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! officially opened on Broadway on July 11 at the Lyceum Theatre, following a sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. BroadwayWorld was in attendance at the show's opening night celebration at The Eagle. Check out our exclusive photos here!
Photos: Austin Butler, Kaia Gerber, LuPone, Broderick & More Attend OH, MARY! Opening Night

See our exclusive photo of Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber in the audience on opening night of Oh, Mary! on Broadway, as well as photos of Matthew Broderick, Patti LuPone, and more as they hit the red carpet here!
Photos: Company of OH, MARY! Hits The Red Carpet On Opening Night

Cole Escola’s Oh, Mary! opened last night at the Lyceum Theatre, following a sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. See photos as the company hits the red carpet on opening night!
Photos: OH, MARY! Takes Its Opening Night Bows On Broadway

Cole Escola’s Oh, Mary! opened last night at the Lyceum Theatre, following a sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. See photos from the opening night curtain call!
Video: OH, MARY! on Broadway Opening Night Curtain Speech

Watch the opening night curtain call speech of Oh, Mary! on Broadway.
Review Roundup: OH, MARY! Opens On Broadway

Cole Escola’s Oh, Mary! opens tonight at the Lyceum Theatre, following a sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
Photos: In Rehearsals for Cole Escola's OH, MARY on Broadway

Go down memory lane with early rehearsal photos from Cole Escola's hilarious play, Oh, Mary!, which opens tomorrow at the Lyceum Theatre.
Red Bull Theater & Bedlam Reveal Complete Cast For MEDEA: RE-VERSED At Sheen Center

Red Bull Theater and Bedlam have revealed the complete cast for MEDEA: RE-VERSED, featuring Sarin Monae West. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: First Look At OH, MARY! On Broadway

Check out new photos from the Broadway production of Oh, Mary!, written by and starring Cole Escola, here!
OH, MARY! on Broadway to Offer $43 & $47 Tickets as Part of Rush and Lottery

Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! on Broadway is launching rush and lottery policies. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase discounted tickets to the hit musical.
Review: MOTHER ROAD at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

What did our critic think of MOTHER ROAD at Berkeley Repertory Theatre?
Review: THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES at Bay Street Theatre

What did our critic think of THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES at Bay Street Theatre?
Video: Cole Escola Says They Are 'Terrified' About OH, MARY's Broadway Transfer

Cole Escola visited The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday to discuss their hit play, Oh, Mary! which will be transferring to Broadway this summer. Escola wrote the play and also stars as the central character of Mary Todd Lincoln. The plot centers on the First Lady during the weeks leading up to Lincoln's assassination. Watch the interview!
Up on the Marquee: OH, MARY!

Oh, boy! Oh, Mary! is coming to Broadway! Written by and starring Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, the New York Times Critic’s Pick will begin previews at the Lyceum Theatre on June 26.
Photos: Get a First Look at STIR at The Old Globe

Get a first look at photos of Stir at The Old Globe. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch Cole Escola Talk OH, MARY on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS

Cole Escola stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers in full Mary Todd Lincoln garb to discuss their hit play, Oh, Mary, which was recently announced to be transferring to Broadway. Escola wrote the play and also stars as the central character of Mary Todd Lincoln. The plot centers on the First Lady during the weeks leading up to Lincoln's assassination. Watch the interview!
(PRAY), THE COMEUPPANCE, and More Take Home 2024 Lucille Lortel Awards - Full List of Winners!

The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards will be presented at the annual ceremony which will take place tonight, Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm. See the winners as they come in here!
Video: Watch a Trailer for JORDANS by Ife Olujobi at The Public Theater

Watch footage from Ife Olujobi's JORDANS, now running at The Public Theater through Sunday, May 19th in the video here!
Cole Escola to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Next Week

Tune in to see Cole Escola on Seth Meyers next week! On Tuesday, May 7, Cole Escola will stop by Late Night with Seth Meyers to talk about his Off-Broadway (and soon Broadway) hit play Oh, Mary. The program airs 12:35/11:35c on NBC. It was recently announced that the play, written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, will transfer to Broadway this summer, following its sold-out, twice-extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
Cast and Creative Team Set for MOTHER ROAD at Berkeley Rep

Berkeley Rep has revealed the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of MOTHER ROAD. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Cha See been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Wet Brain, Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for On That Day in Amsterdam and Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for On That Day in Amsterdam.

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