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Demystifying Process for the Lighting Designer196 views
Author
Duffie, Lauren, Drama - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Virginia0000-0002-4859-9716
Advisors
Kennedy, R., University of Virginia
Abstract
Academia encourages a formalized pre-process for the theatrical lighting designer that emphasizes artistic collaboration early in the conceptualization phase of production. This practice may seem contradictory to the designer who places a higher value on improvisation and spontaneous collaboration in the final moments preceding opening night. This reflective paper ponders personal notions of Creators vs. Interpreters, pre-process vs. technical rehearsal process, planning vs. improvisation, and striking a balance between these seemingly conflicting ideologies.
Duffie, Lauren. Demystifying Process for the Lighting Designer. University of Virginia, Drama - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, MFA (Master of Fine Arts), 2020-05-11, https://doi.org/10.18130/v3-t31d-p498.
