Point 1:

• Light stage and performers to enhance the aesthetics and viewing for audiences.

• Heightening emotional impact of the play

• Indicate time and space of performance

Point 2:

• I also would be working with the director, as I could study their script and ensure the lighting suits the specific script

• The spotlight shows Jolenes thoughts, and how all of them (Barty, Ophelia, Jay and Jarod) are included in her considerations.

• I want the audiences to derive that Jolene is quite an empathetic character who is thoughtful of others and considers others.

• When Jay and Jarod, Barty and Ophelia step out to speak to the audience, while everyone else is frozen in tableux --> they are spotlighted while the others frozen in tableux are in a dark blue light

• This shows that ( Jay and jarod , Ophelia and Barty) only think about themselves when its comes to the briefcase and doesn't consider others --> they believe that THEY deserve it and are quite selfish

• I want the audiences to derive that (Jay and Jarod, Barty and Ophelia) just want the briefcase to themselves and don't think about the others. They are quite selfish and greedy characters

• Barty and Ophelias spotlight shape could be a square: The square represents that they are very strict, rigid, solid, straightforward. A rectangle is an immovable shape which give and impression of sturdiness

• I want the audience to derive that Barty and Ophelia, are quite poised, and straightforward and they come across as quite rigid, and immovable characters. In a way that they don't stop until they get their way

• Jolenes spotlight shape is more of circle because she just wants unity and wholeness. And her character is quite happy and gentle -> and that is represented through wide open curves

• I want the audience to derive that Jolene is a peacekeeper, and is striving for unity within the characters. I also want the audience to gather that she is quite happy and gentle

Ambient Sounds: Play a continuous loop of ambient train station sounds, including the murmur of commuters, footsteps, distant train announcements, and the occasional rumble of a passing train. This establishes the setting and the bustling energy of a busy train station.

Police Sirens: As Jay and Jarod run onstage with police sirens blaring, include the sound of distant, echoing sirens that get louder as they approach. Add the sound of hurried footsteps and heavy breathing to emphasize their panic.

Hip-Hop Beat: Overlay a subtle, rhythmic hip-hop beat that plays faintly in the background as Jay and Jarod interact. This beat represents their urban, streetwise background and adds to their characterization.

Support the Story: Your sounds should help tell the story and make the emotions and scenes stronger.

Sound Playback Systems: Tools like QLab for organizing and playing sounds during the show.

Mixing Consoles: For adjusting sound levels during live performances.

Speakers and Microphones: To make sure sound is heard clearly on stage.

Stage Manager: To coordinate when sound cues should happen.

Set Designer: To understand how the stage setup will affect sound.

Lighting Designer: To sync sound with lighting effects.

Actors: To make sure they are aware of sound cues that affect their performance.

• When each character ( JAY & JAROD, BARTY & OPHELIA) go to the front for their monologues, they are in a spotlight, while everyone else is frozen in tableux in a blue light.

• Together these lighting choices can emphasize the differences between the characters

• Character in spotlight, delivering in a monologue , becomes the focal point. Intense light emphasizes their presense, making their words and emotions the center of attention

• The character in the blue light adds a layer of complexity. Their frozen state, combined with the blue light can symbolise being stuck in time, disconnected from the present action

  
  

  Harmony/Balance

• Using the same warm light for multiple characters creates a cohesive and balanced scene. Visually ties characters together, indicating they are part of the same narrative or emotional journey