Things to Consider for a Musical
How expensive is your idea
Money
Responsible for designing a show’s dance numbers
Choreographer
unwanted light leakage
Spill
Strong beam of light that can be cast quite far, hung from the house
ERS (Ellipsoidal)
Equipment that controls the lights in the theater
Light Board
Can you fit it onto a stage
Space
to try to convince a person or group to accept the proposal of an idea
Pitch
transparent color sheets inserted into lights
Gels
Creates soft-edged, diffused light pools, hung above the stage
Fresnel
You would use warm lights for this genre
Comedy
Can you find people to physically do what you want done
Cast
Actors in major roles in the show
Principals
changes the level of light intensity
Dimmer
light accessories that have moveable flaps to control the light beam
Barn Doors
Number one requirement of lighting
Visibility
Specialists to help build and stage it
Production Staff
Two directors for a Musical
Onstage Director and Music Director
Hang and aim lights in advance, Wear gloves to protect your hands from the heat, Disconnect light fixtures before working on them
Lighting Crew
a metal disc with punched/cut out designs that produce patterns of light
Gobo
a visual effect in which actors stand in a frozen position
Tableau
Do people want to see what you've created
Audience
Handles the money and markets the show
Producer
Understand mood/setting
Time of day/season/ weather
Any special FX?
From reading the play
a pipe above the stage that holds lights or scenery
Batten
when two spotlights are placed on opposite sides of the stage at a 45 degree angle
Cross Light