This scene is from a production of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None. I had the opportunity to see this play at the Alley Theatre in Houston, and I loved the ways that the lighting designer used the selective focus of light to craft suspects and tell the story of the mystery. The figurines on the fireplace mantel are important to the play, as they represented the lives of each character, and so they were always lit selectively. I like this selective lighting because it provides a clue to the audience of what will or has happened. In addition, while the set was kept dark and dimly lit at most times, some actors appeared to be selectively lit. This lighting design adds to the excitement and thrill of the mystery because while some actions can be seen, others that occur in the dark cannot. The darkness and the dimly lit stage increases the intrigue in what could be happening. The selective lighting also ensures that important clues are revealed to the audience so they can try to solve the mystery and understand as the solution is revealed.
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I like the selective lighting in the photo as it helps set the mood and tone of the scene. It provides an ominous mood as it is such a dimily lit scene and the large casting of the shadows on the set provided by the light aids in creating this mood. I also like the stubble use of what looks to be gobos being used in order to create the french glass reflection as if it was actually seeping through the windows in the scene
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