Read the play you have chosen.
1) Write a 1 page concept paper describing your approach and vision for the
lighting.
Study the ground plan and section
of the stage space.
Study the theater space, grid layout, grid height , etc.
2) Draft your Light Plot on the 11"x17" paper provided. Use the lighting plot drafting style and convention that has been discussed/demonstrated
in class and shown in the Backstage Handbook. Include a key and title block.
Darken any lines to make make the plot graphic and readable. This MUST
be neat, clean, and readable.
3) Create a typed Dimmer Hook-up for the light plot. Include all essential
information, especially the use for each light.
Equipment and Budget
20
6" Fresnels
8 ETC 50° ERS
16
ETC 36° ERS
12
ETC 26° ERS
4
ETC 19° ERS
3 3 unit Cyc lights. 500 watt lamps
24 2.4 K Dimmers
$160 for gel or
gobos.
Gel: $6/20"x24" sheet. Gobos: $10/each.