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One of the best pieces of advice that I was given with regards to designing lights for a musical is that you don't design with your eyes, you design with your ears. It is all about finding how to evoke the emotions that the music has through light.
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This is good advice.
Once you've established your plot, consider internal
Q-ing as well. a few well placed cues, tying into the musical dynamics can have great impact, without making it about the lights. Remember you're there to service the entire production.
Finally, Sometimes less is more. Being able to focus attention is sometimes more effective by taking light away from the less important areas than by adding it. Rather than adding a special, consider keeping an area lit, and lowering the surrounding light levels. This can be very...well...Dramatic.
