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Sometimes Way Less is Way More.

2/15/2023

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So I had the privilege of setting in for the fabulous Colie for one night because she had another gig she was asked to do for Tech.  What can we say, her skills are in demand!  So I sat in on what we both noted was an easy show to do.  No sound cues.  10 light cues.  No smoke, explosions, simulated fire, fog, moving scenery parts, etc. 
The lack of technical handstands was entirely appropriate as I watched 2 amazing artists play out the vision of a fabulous director under basically 2 spots.  The show was funny, thoughtful, and had an ending that left no dry eyes in our house.  What an amazing performance, that the talent of our two actors carried.
Now don't get me wrong, I'm still all in for over the top light and sound to enhance the action on stage.  I tell people our work is like drinking your favorite cocktail - it can make a great night amazing, or it can make a bad night way worse.  But I think I might try to weave some of this minimalist idea into a show or two.  What better contrast then to have a full effect pallet followed by just striking simplicity for a scene.  Reminds me of one of the recent Star Wars movies when the director totally cut off the sound when the rebel ship went to light speed and crashed into the star destroyer.  Going from moving lights, fog, and colors, to a single down spot and no sound for a scene, and then back to full technicolor might make for a remarkable contrast.  If I get the chance to  do it, I'll put it here.

As always, Stay Techie my friends!

​Brian
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