We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Jayson Tomasheski. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Jayson below.

Jayson, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Do you think your parents have had a meaningful impact on you and your journey?

My childhood and upbringing was amazing! My mother was and still is a hard-working customer service manager for Brunswick, My father owned a small business dealing with live bait and tackle. We were also privileged to live on a small farm in Loxahatchee, FL with cows, chickens, and horses, So hard-work, customer service and some business acumen were present in our upbringing.

First and foremost, they got right, loving their children. They worked all hours to make sure that we were fed, clothed and had a beautiful home to live in.

They taught me the value of a good work ethic. My father would wake me up at 3 in the morning to load trucks and then spend all day and into the night delivering product. On weekends my mother would take me with her on customer sales trips to visit all of her clients.

Then as I was getting older my mother got my brother and I into youth bowling leagues were we were taught the physical and mental lessons competing in leaugues on Saturday mornings. This eventually ended where my mom was youth bowling director and would wake us up a 5 in the morning every Saturday to help her set-up the youth league. – Side note, my mom is in the Palm Beach County Hall of Fame for her contributions to the youth bowling alliance.

Jayson, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I have been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. My wide range of experience, through this tenure, has been spent working in all aspects of entertainment—from early beginnings as a performer, to developing my expertise as a Lighting Designer, Technical Director, and, ultimately, a Production Manager.

I have worked with a wide range of artists across different venues, from stars of the Broadway stage to GRAMMY Award-winning entertainers. He has helped design and work events all over the area from Miami to Vero Beach.

I have a passion and I am committed to serving people and this industry. JBT Theatrical Design’s lighting designs have been notated as “Fun, Energetic, Creative, Efficient, and Effective.”

I am also committed to working with others to help achieve the ultimate goal which is to exceed clients expectations in achieving their artistic endeavor.

When you work with JBT Theatrical Design, you will get a commitment of excellence, communication, creativity, and compassion.

We provide:
Professional and detailed lighting system designs for theatrical-style events, such as, plays, concerts, art exhibitions, corporate events, and weddings.
In addition to the theatrical lighting design, we also provide event design and logistics as well. Event management design includes anything from layouts to security details. JBT Theatrical Design can also provide schematic designs of the event that can be used in the permitting process of the event.

The thing that I was most proud of was to see my work on a tour bus in London. Small item, but super cool!

What I would like to be known to the public is that JBT Theatrical Design’s vision is to support the value of every element of the event through the medium of theatrical design. For example, how does a $10,000,00 wedding dress look under cheap LED lighting? Horrible, and the glamour of the dress is devalued and you better have a great photographer to make up that glamour.

We are a theatrical event design company that knows how to make that wedding dress look like $10,000.00 if not more!

Our event design system also assists and/or includes event logistics as well. We work with top-rated vendors in the area to make sure that our client’s expectations are exceeded.

How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?

I have to be honest, I have spent some time contemplating on this question. My view may go against the mainstream, but I feel needs to be said when presented with the opportunity.

I do not believe in fostering a strong supportive environment for artist and creatives.

I believe in supporting museums that house art for the public. I believe in teaching art in school. I also believe in galleries and art festivals to display art for purchase. The great thing is that there are so many avenues for artists to sell their work. I also think that artist should be respectful and appreciate other forms of work. I am not a fan of murals on buildings. The building is a beautiful piece of architecture, not a canvas.

I do not believe in safe spaces for artist and creatives. Have the courage to work on your craft like everyone else works on their respective talents, and be open to all forms of respectful criticism.

My answer to this question is to just create, distribute and leave others alone. You know it will be good when someone buys it.

Alright – so here’s a fun one. What do you think about NFTs?

What are NFTs??? –
If I have to spend more than 30 minutes trying to understand being compensated with something digitally or virtually, I am not interested. I am old school and I like investing in tangible assets and having my compensations support those assets.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.jbttheatricaldesign.com

Image Credits
Julia Rose Andreason