David Bengali

David Bengali is a projection and media designer for theater. Career David was an Arts Fellow at the Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University and holds an MFA at New York University. He is a member of United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE. Selected productions Broadway 1776 – 2022 The Thanksgiving Play – 2023 Water for Elephants – 2024 Off-Broadway Van Gogh’s Ear – 2018 The Great Leap – 2018 Einstein's Dreams – 2019 Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 – 2022 The Visitor – 2022 Circle Jerk – 2022 Anthony Rapp’s Without You – 2023 Monsoon Wedding – 2023 Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice – 2023 Here There Are Blueberries – 2024 National Tours 1776 – 2023 Peter Pan – 2024

Awards and nominations YearResultAwardCategoryWorkRef.2017 WonNew York Independent Theater AwardsOutstanding Innovative DesignThe Dudleys! 2018 NominatedDrama Desk AwardOutstanding Projection DesignVan Gogh’s Ear 2018 NominatedEinstein's Dreams 2022 NominatedTwilight: Los Angeles, 1992 NominatedLucille Lortel AwardsOutstanding Projection DesignThe Visitor WonObie AwardSpecial CitationCircle Jerk 2024 NominatedTony AwardsBest Lighting Design in a MusicalWater for Elephants NominatedOuter Critics Circle AwardsOutstanding Video/Projections (Broadway or Off-Broadway) WonHelen Hayes AwardOutstanding Media/Projection DesignHere There Are Blueberries 2025 NominatedTony AwardsBest Lighting Design in a PlayGood Night, and Good Luck