William James Tetlow (born August 21, 1955), is a theatre consultant,[1] television and theatrical lighting designer based in San Diego, California.
In his capacity of President of Nautilus Entertainment Design, Tetlow has consulted on the theatres, lounges, and dance clubs for over 55 of the Carnival Cruise Lines ships, as well as for land based projects.
Live special events include the Hong Kong Handover Ceremony (Transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong) and the Macau Handover Ceremonies (Transfer of sovereignty over Macau), numerous Presidential Inaugural Balls, the 2000,[6] 2004,[7] 2008 and 2012, and 2016 United States presidential election debates, the World University Games and the Singapore 25th Jubilee Spectacular”.
Tetlow has also worked extensively as a lighting designer on corporate videos and live theatrical productions for such clients as General Motors, Hewlett-Packard, Daimler-Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Michelin, Polaroid, IBM, and an interactive live/video presentation with Mummenschanz for AT&T.
In 1993 and 1994, Tetlow consulted for Singapore Broadcasting Corporation, providing lighting training and design services for new studios and upgrading current facilities.