David Martin Jacques

About the Author

David Martin Jacques is the author of Introduction to the Musical Art of Stage Lighting Design: Fourth Edition, a title that reflects his engagement with the craft, technology, and expressive possibilities of theatrical illumination. His work presents stage lighting as both a practical discipline and an artistic language, connecting design choices with musical structure, dramatic atmosphere, and live performance. Through clear, focused discussion, Jacques offers readers an accessible entry into the creative and technical principles that shape lighting for the stage, serving students, practitioners, and anyone curious about performance design.