About Emma Pressello

Emma Pressello (she/her)  is a passionate, Toronto based lighting designer dedicated to storytelling through light. She holds an MA in Drama, Theatre & Performance Studies from the University of Toronto and a BFA in Theatre Production & Design from York University, where she honed her technical expertise and artistic vision.

Currently working as a Production Coordinator for TO Live, Emma balances her technical production work with her love for design. Her recent lighting design credits include Dance Nation at York University and a Dreamtheatre Productions showing of The King and I. She has also worked as an Assistant Lighting Designer for various, gaining valuable experience collaborating on high-profile productions.

Emma’s work is driven by a deep appreciation for the way lighting shapes emotion, atmosphere, and narrative on stage. Whether working on a large-scale production or an intimate performance, she brings a thoughtful, innovative approach to every project.

pressello.emma@gmail.com