Ashton Whitaker
Lighting Design & Technical Operations
Ashton Whitaker is a Virginia-based lighting designer and technician specializing in technical production and show execution.
He currently works as a show technician at
Busch Gardens Williamsburg, where he maintains and operates lighting rigs across the park's major entertainment venues.
His production background also includes collaboration with Iacon Media, serving as the Lighting Director and programmer for KRS-One at Sony Hall, and as the lead programmer and assistant lighting designer for the Off-Broadway revival of Mama, I Want to Sing!
Locally, he also occasionally designs productions at the historic Kimball Theatre in Colonial Williamsburg.
Driven by emerging technology and innovation, Ashton focuses on streamlining workflows to ensure operational reliability and deliver unforgettable results show after show.

Notable Awards
Virginia Thespian Festival
- 2025 | The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane - Best Technical Execution
- 2024 | Unexpected Tenderness - Best Technical Execution, Best Technical Element, Chapter Select
- 2023 | Things I Know to be True - Best Technical Execution & Best Technical Element