About Oona

Oona Curley is a Director of Operations and a Creative Director and Designer based in New York City. At Eos Lightmedia, a design-build firm specializing in lighting and media systems for museums, themed attractions, and live events, Oona leads operational strategy while maintaining an active creative practice in theatrical lighting and scenic design. Their unique career spans both artistic innovation and organizational leadership, bridging the gap between creative vision and structured execution.

At Eos, Oona focuses on streamlining internal processes, aligning multidisciplinary teams, and supporting efficient project delivery from concept through installation. Their operational work is rooted in a deep understanding of design thinking and production workflows—ensuring that even the most complex projects remain grounded, collaborative, and achievable.

As a designer, Oona creates award-winning lighting and scenic environments for live performance, hybrid events, and immersive experiences. Their work has been seen everywhere from London’s West End to Las Vegas; from underground theaters to cutting-edge conference spaces; from digital platforms to jumbotrons. Oona approaches every project with curiosity and executes with confidence.

Oona received their MFA in Lighting and Set Design from NYU/Tisch, and holds a BA in Architectural Studies and Engineering from Brown University. Oona is an associate artist with the Bearded Ladies Cabaret, a company member of Lightning Rod Special, and a proud member of USA 829. In their time off, Oona can be found on a bicycle, at a museum, or enjoying family time in their hometown of New York City.

For a full list of Oona’s theatrical production credits, click here.

Awards and Recognition

Henry Hewes Design Award Nomination: Dark Disabled Stories, 2023

Drama Desk Nomination: Dr. Ride’s American Beach House at ArsNova, 2020

Lotos Foundation Prize Recipient, 2019

Barrymore Award Nomination: Nina Simone: Four Women at People’s Light, 2019

Barrymore Award Nomination: ¡Bienvenidos Blancos! with Team Sunshine Performance Co., 2018

OBIE Award for Best New American Theater Work: Underground Railroad Game, 2016

Henry Hewes Design Award Nomination: Underground Railroad Game, 2016

J.S. Seidman Award for Design Excellence, NYU Tisch, 2016

Princess Grace Award Nominee, NYU Tisch, 2015

Zonta Award for Theatre Arts, Zonta Club of New York, 2010

Weston Fine Arts Award for Design, Brown University, 2010