Gabriel is a lighting designer and theatrical technician currently residing in the Richmond area. He holds a B.F.A. in Lighting Design/Technical Production from Virginia Commonwealth University. Selected design credits include VCU Theatre's THE WILD PARTY (SETC 1st Place Undergraduate Lighting Design), Richmond Triangle Players' A CAMPY CHRISTMAS, Cadence Theatre's THE THANKSGIVING PLAY and CARRIE: THE MUSICAL. Gabriel recently served as Head Electrician & Special Event Lighting Designer for the Brevard Music Center and Janiec Opera Company's summer 2025 season in Brevard, NC. For more, visit gabrielabeard.com.