Michael Peterson has been designing for Eugene Ballet since 2009, creating the lighting for more than 70 ballets. Other companies that Michael has designed for include American Players Theatre, National Tour of City of Angels, Valley Music Festival in Solvang, CA (David Crosby and CPR, Michael McDonald and Christopher Cross), Solvang Country Music Festival (Suzy Boggus, Desert Rose Band, Zaca Creek), Eugene Symphony, Eugene Concert Choir, Eugene Opera, Oregon Bach Festival, Willamette Reperroty Theatre (where he also served as General Manager), PCPA Theaterfest, Skylight Opera, Willamette University, Diablo Valley College, New Hope Christian College, Northwest Christian University, University of Oregon School of Music Opera Department, Allan Hancock College Dance Department, The Music Academy of the West, San Jose Rep, and S.B.C.L.O.