Paul Dexter — Creative Director & Production Designer
From arenas to stadiums, broadcast stages to silver screen — designing the visual language of live music since 1973.
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About Paul Dexter
Paul Dexter has been a leading creative force in live music and entertainment since 1973. His work spans concert touring, film, stage design, and large-format LED production — built on the conviction that great design means interpreting an artist's vision into technical reality: adding production value that deepens the performance, and when the moment calls for it, delivers effects that take the audience somewhere they've never been.
In 2001 he served as concert lighting director for the feature film Rock Star (Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Aniston). He has written and directed theatrical productions including Raiding the Rock Vault in Las Vegas and Raiding the Country Vault in Branson, Missouri.
With over 100 published technical articles and two authoritative textbooks on entertainment lighting, Paul is as fluent on the page as he is on the road.
What We Do
End-to-end design for touring productions — from initial concept and pre-visualization through programming, crew direction, and show-ready delivery.
Scenic design, structural staging, and production architecture for live events, theatrical productions, and broadcast stages.
Creative direction and visual content design for large-format LED walls, hologram tours, and immersive projection environments.
Lighting design for concert specials, music videos, and feature film production — including work with major networks and studio releases.
Concept development, artistic direction, and scriptwriting for live productions, residencies, and touring theatrical shows.
Industry consultation, speaking engagements, and published expertise in entertainment lighting design and production technology.
Selected Work
In Their Own Words
"The only lighting designer I ever learned anything from worth a damn was Paul Dexter. I truly mean that — you'd have to be blind not to see the Paul Dexter influence in my work. I learned as a kid from one of the best."
Mark Workman — Lighting Designer, Testament & Slayer
"Congratulations on your designs — best REO has ever looked."
Tom Consolo — Artist Manager, REO Speedwagon
"Paul’s attention to detail, his ‘nothing is impossible’ attitude, and his proven track record will open the door to your needs — and then reach far beyond them. Let there be light!"
Ronnie James Dio
Publications
Concert Lighting: The Art and Business of Entertainment Lighting
Routledge / Focal Press
Concert Lighting: Techniques, Art and Business — 3rd Edition
Routledge / Focal Press
Get in Touch
Available for concert tours, stage productions, broadcast, LED content, and consultation.