Long and boring show

[Switzerland]

how do i make a long play that only has lights up, lights down at the end not so dull. the director doesn't like any of my design ideas.

[moojoe]

come up with better ones?
or, if there really isnt anything you can do, dont do anything more.

what show is it?

[wolf825]

Is he happy with what is going on? Can you explain?

If the director is happy with lights up and lights down and does not want more--get a crossword puzzle or a book...

Otherwise--you have to talk with him to find out what he wants (tho I am guessing you have already done that). If so--what did he say..?

Some directors are quirky--they don't care for artsy looks or lots of cues or changes happening around the actors--they are more focused and only care about whats happening with the actors and that they are acting...and when you have a director who wants that--then you do what you do and it is what it is. Not every show is gonna be a challenge....

[Switzerland]

it's a student director and has no comprehension of how lights look. she wants a certain feel but can't describe it. i miss my old person director!!!!

[kingfisher1]

i'd suggest try somethin, maybe some nice slow fades where appropriate in a rehearsal, then if the director doesn't notice, point out that you've made changes and do they like them, or if they do notice ask them if it felt right, and maybe explain your reasoniings.

[moojoe]

again, whats the show?

[tss_rocks]

Personally, if it were me I'd just sit back and enjoy the show. There's nothing like a "dog and pony show" where you can setup a laptop next to the lighting console and throw on a DVD

Just make sure you somewhat follow along with the script so you dont miss your cue to fade to black

[TheHeadhunter]

Just make sure you somewhat follow along with the script so you dont miss your cue to fade to black

Or get a good Stage Manager to wake you up!

Of course, (assuming this is high school) if you feel you are wasting your time with this show you could always stand aside and let some-one else operate the 2 cues.

[jonhirsh]

As much as we all want to belive that light makes or breaks a show it doesnt. It is a colabrative process that involves all areas of the design and productino team. and as much as we bash actors they are the ones who carry the show. great lighting isnt going to save the show if no one can act. if the shows boring now its going to be boring with more light cues so you just have to figure out that every show wont be a winner and you just have to let go of it.

JH

[kingfisher1]

If its boring with more light cues, tehn you will at least have something to do. Still, a good book goes a long way