I provide lighting for a handful of dance recitals in my area. The studios are for younger kids, so the emphasis is on front lighting so parents can see. Unfortunately, the hall we use (a historical building) has no permanently-installed lighting other than a few downlights over the stage (one striplight a pair of fresnels, and some 4' fluorescents...), and I have very little time for loadin and setup; for some shows as little as two hours. The floorplan is shown below; proscenium height is about 20'.
In the past, I have set up two or three 6x22 Altmans (575W) on a tripod in the box seats (green area in the diagram), and a row of LED PARs as footlights, but I feel I could use a bit more front light. I would rather not set up on the main floor area since that area is filled with additional seating.
As always, I am limited in power and money... Any ideas on how to improve my lighting? Nutcracker season is rapidly approaching.
Thanks.
/mike
In the past, I have set up two or three 6x22 Altmans (575W) on a tripod in the box seats (green area in the diagram), and a row of LED PARs as footlights, but I feel I could use a bit more front light. I would rather not set up on the main floor area since that area is filled with additional seating.
As always, I am limited in power and money... Any ideas on how to improve my lighting? Nutcracker season is rapidly approaching.
Thanks.
/mike