This scene is from the show Wicked during the song "Defying Gravity," which is one of the most powerful songs in the show because it is a turning point for the protagonist. I think that the selective focus in the lighting design adds to the powerfulness of the song. The fog removes the focus from the actors below. Additionally, the bright green light emphasizes the main character and her extravagant costume. The use of selective focus on her and her outfit, as well as her broomstick, show her power as she is elevated above the rest of the cast to literally "defy gravity." I also think that the selective focus diminishes the importance of the rest of the cast during this moment, showing that the main character has transcended the thoughts of others.
I find the effect of the interaction between the fog and the lights very interesting. The fog diffuses the green light, illuminating the majority of the space on the stage. This whole scene is very bright. I would say that because of this, the levitating figure is quite subtly accentuated by their closeness to the overhead lights, which brightly outline the top of the figure. It would also seem there is a soft, yellowish light illuminating the front of this person, helping to distinguish them from the fog.
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