Stage and light production are essential components for any theatre or live stage event. The lighting and stage design can have an important influence on the overall effect of the show, and can be an important character itself. Here at Light Design, we are leading lighting and stage design experts. From live events and award shows, to concerts and theatre, we organise, install and control lighting and stage design for a variety of events and performances. As a result, we have produced this guide outlining the importance of light design for theatre productions.
Stage and light production play an important role in any theatre event. So what exactly can stage and light production bring to a theatre performance?
- Direct the audiences attention to where you want it, when you want it- lighting is the perfect tool to make sure your audience are paying attention, and switched on during key parts of the show. This means they wont miss out on important storylines or plot twists, and they’ll get to see all the important features of your acting.
- Stage Lighting can set the tone for the scene- have a high energy scene? Bright lighting can make sure your audience know exactly what is coming, and this will help them feel like part of the show. Alternatively, for sad, angry, and dramatic parts of the production, light design can truly set the tone. This helps carry the storyline and involve the audience on a deeper level.
- Lighting can help portray emotions- different lighting colours can help to portray emotions throughout your production. This can have a dramatic effect and really support your actors and plot. Jealousy, anger and sadness are three of the most commonly used emotions that match to lights.
- Use contrast for dramatic effect- light design isn’t just about lighting the stage. It’s also about using the darkness effectively. Contrast is important when it comes to lighting on a stage. Darkening areas of the stage and spotlighting others adds emphasis to key areas at precise times during the production. Which helps to draw the audience further into the plot, and helps with character development.
Professional theatre lighting here at Light Design
So, what can Light Design provide in terms of theatre lighting? Well, our professional team can offer:
- A wide variety of professional quality equipment- we only use the best equipment, from the leading manufacturers. And this means we can offer professional, reliable theatre lighting equipment that will help to deliver stylish visuals with perfect timing.
- Programmable timeline editing- the most important part of stage lighting is the timing behind it. And programmable timeline editing can be perfect to make sure that your show goes off without a hitch.
- Pre-production support- our team of technical experts and theatre lighting technicians can offer a range of pre-production support using the most up to date CAD and 3D visuals, to provide detailed lighting planning. This means adjustments can be made quickly and easily, until you are entirely satisfied with the overall completed effect.
For more information about light design for theatre productions, get in touch with the professionals today, here at Light Design.