Jean Rosenthal, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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pioneer in the field of theatrical lighting design
Date of Birth: 16-Mar-1912
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death: 01-Jan-0001
Profession: lighting designer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Jean Rosenthal
- Jean Rosenthal (born Eugenia Rosenthal; March 16, 1912 - May 1, 1969) is considered a pioneer in the field of theatrical lighting design.
- She was born in New York City to Romanian-Jewish immigrants.In the early part of the 20th century, the lighting designer was not a formalized position.
- Rather the set designer or electrician handled the lighting of a production.
- Rosenthal helped make the lighting designer an integral member of the design team.
- She also said that lighting "was a career in itself".
- As well as particular lighting innovations, she created an atmosphere specific to the production, and she was in demand as a Broadway lighting designer.
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