This photo is very interesting because it shows how the color of a single beam of light can impact the viewers expectations and emotional association. There is a dramatic contrast between the amber light beam and the white light, something in other (non-theatrical) contexts that wouldn't be as apparent. However, in this context on stage and combined with the fact that it is a single beam of light, you can see how the white light is much more dramatic and creates a different feeling than the amber light, which has a softer and less dramatic tone. The combination of both is an interesting choice and not one I am sure I would agree with because it seems to split the attention of the viewer and not communicate a very clear message.
I do not think having two spot lights would significantly split the audiences attention more than having a big spotlight and having two figures in it. And as for a message it is hard to tell from a snap shot from a musical performance.
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