SOONER ROUTHIER/ THE PLAYGROUND

Creative Director/ Lighting Designer/ Production Designer/ Artist Mind Reader

Coldplay, Paramore, Muse, Ice Spice, Cole Swindell, Lady A, Rascal Flatts, Kelsea Ballerini, Halsey, Daddy Yankee 

SOONER ROUTHIER

Multi award winner Sooner is the creative force behind some of the world's biggest tours & most dazzling shows, shaping the visual spectacles that millions worldwide have marveled at. From lighting up screens for Jimmy Fallon, The AMA's, SNL, The Voice and more, to crafting mind blowing experiences for Kiss, Motley Grue, The Weeknd, Rihanna, Halsey and Jay-Z, her work is a unique blend of theatrics, scenic & light.

After starting as a lighting tech at Rainbow Goncert Productions, and completing her degree at Emerson Gollege, she designed and toured for countless artists. Sooner's vision continued to grow, and in 2022 she spearheaded The Playground, a creative collective and production house. From shaping Coldplay's Music Of the Spheres World Tour lighting design to creating mesmerizing shows for Panic! at the Disco, Muse, Paramore, and The Lumineers, she woves artistry into every performance.

Beyond her groundbreaking work, Sooner co-founded EVEN, an organization aiming to foster diversity and inclusivity in the live events industry, through advocacy, mentorship, and professional opportunities. Sooner not only illuminates stages but actively shapes the future of entertainment design and production.