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I'm Eva Akselrad

I'm a student at Arcadia University, currently studing Computer Science With a focus on cybersecurity. I am also the lead lighting designer at Pulse Entertainment. I have a passion for lighting design and have worked on many productions with Newtown Arts Company and The Ohev Players. I taught myself Unreal Engine and have created a few projects with it. I am always looking for new opportunities to learn and grow.

In my free time time, you can catch me playing Video Games, playing with my dog Kimora, or Designing light shows.

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About me

I am an excentric individual who loves to learn new things. I am currently studying computer science at Arcadia University with a focus on cybersecurity. I am also the lead lighting designer at Pulse Entertainment. I have a passion for lighting design and have worked on many productions with Newtown Arts Company. I taught myself Unreal Engine and have created a few projects with it. I am always looking for new opportunities to learn and grow.

  • Location:Richboro PA
  • Age:18
  • Interests:Gaming, VR, Coding
  • Study:Arcadia University
  • Employment:Pulse Entertainment

Education

High School Diploma

Council Rock High School SouthJune 2024

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Arcadia UniversitySeptember 2024 - June 2028

Expected graduation date is 2028. I was a also the recipiant of the Distinguished Presidential Scholarship from Arcadia University Aswell as making the Distinguished Deans List for Fall of 2024

Work

Lead Lighting Designer

Pulse EntertainmentJune 2019 - Present

I worked for Pulse Entertainment to design and implement lighting for various events. I was responsible for light fixture locations as well as the programming of the lights. I also worked with the sound team to ensure that the lighting and sound were in sync.

Tech

Newtown Arts Company2022 - Present

I worked for Newtown Arts Company on many productions and was responsable for the lighting, sound, spotlight, projections and many other technical aspects of the show. I was the recipiant of the legacy scholarship. My next show wasThe Crucible In October 2024. I will be running the sound board for this show, aswell as learing the new recently renovated lighting system.

Lead Lighting Designer and Operator

Ohev Shalom2022 - Present

I recently started working at Ohev Shalom as the Lead Lighting Designer and Operator. My responsibilities include designing and operating the lighting for various events and productions. I work closely with the production team to ensure that the lighting enhances the overall experience. I am excited to bring my expertise and creativity to this role and contribute to the success of each event. So far i have been a part of 2 productions at Ohev Shalom The first being Fiddler On The Roof (2024 season) and the most recent Bye Bye Birdie (2025 season) I am looking forward to working on more productions in the future.

Skills

Frontend development
HTML/CSS
JS/TS
Backend development
Python
Java
Unreal Engine
Blueprints
Map design

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Get in touch.

Contact me for any inquiries or opportunities. I am always looking for new opportunities to learn and grow.

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