[bdesmond]

I usually just go for a nice even wash with something like an R08 which brings out skin tones pretty nicely. I don't know what your space is like, but I can easily cover our stage with the two box booms off the balcony.

I use fresnels above the stage as a back/downlight flood to further brighten everything up. Pretty simple. I don't really go for any color as we film and webcast these events.