Lyndell T. McDonald^† currently serves as Associate Professor and Technical Director for Dance at The University of Alabama. He is a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) local 78 stage union. One of his most recent projects was Scenic Director and Scenic Designer for The World Games 2022 opening and closing ceremonies in Birmingham, AL. His lighting design credits include: The Color Purple, LaRonde, The Grapes of Wrath, The Piano Lesson and Romeo and Juliet to name a few. He has produced work for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Urbanite Theatre, American Ballet Theatre, Opera Birmingham, Revival Theatre Company, Theatre Tuscaloosa and more. Lyndell also owns an event lighting and production company, 2L7, LLC. The company manages and designs lighting and decor for special events including formal galas, fundraisers and weddings. Visit his websites LYNDELL2L7.com or 2L7Productions.com.