This is a picture from a production of Chicago I did over the summer. During this scene, Roxie is singing about having an affair. During this number, the entire ensemble is rushing around on set preparing for the next number, but our designer lit this scene so the audience couldn't see us. Also, I really like how Roxie is lit in red and Amos is lit in blue. It shows that the characters are in two different locations.
I really like the lighting in this scene because it highlights the main performer. My focus goes to the character on the steps and then transfers to the other lit character. I barely noticed the character in the foreground, as there is not much light highlighting the character. I do not notice the rest of the ensemble preparing for the next number at all, suggesting the usefulness of selective lighting.
ReplyDeleteI like the selective focus in this photo as it clearly showed the audience where the attention should be and that the character highlighted in the light is the one that important in the moment. I also like that other actors are in the dark showing that this may be an internal thought for the actor that is bathed in the light or perhaps showing that the other characters are in a state of hopelessness.
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