Drama Lesson: 3 May 2007

Today the class split into their usual groups: actors, directors & designers. Sebastien and I started out by having a meeting with the directors. We spoke about the sound effects first. We agreed that a closing window and similar SFX would be extremely hard to coordinate with actors as we only have a limited time on this. We then spoke about lighting options. We decided on colors, effects and types of lighting that was needed. I then spoke to Mr. Sarstedt about what colors the Performing Arts Center already had. THey had all the primary colors, which wasn't sufficient for our play. We needed a special purple which wasn't avaliable. Mr. Sarstedt then said we should just buy 
one from a store that he has done business with for earlier productions. He brought out a color 
example booklet. Sebastein and I ran through it countless times and came to the conclusion of a purple not too dark, nor too light. It's just right. Mr. Sarstedt then suggested that we should also find a neutral color to use as a plain or normal light. It was to cover the cold blue stare of the halogen bulb from the lanterns. We chose a straw like color and he approved contently. The rest of the lasson was spent 
reveiwing the play looking at lighting. ( If you refer to the side panel which is 
titled "Production Lighting", you can see the to extra colors needed for 
this production) 

Alex