Joshua Paul Weckesser is originally from Normal, Illinois. He is the founder of Bread & Roses Productions, dedicated to providing production support to art-based originations. Working primarily in circles of dance, Weckesser's designs have been seen across the United States and internationally. Weckesser has been working closely with Molly Shanahan / Mad Shak as a lighting designer and core collaborator since 2003.  He also works with LEVELdance and the Chicago Human Rhythm Project as their resident lighting designer. Career highlights include lighting the first ever evening-length production of American Tap at the Kennedy Center, working with Karole Armitage in the Netherlands, and touring with Gobsmacked and Che Malambo.