Storytelling Through Lighting

What is the first step a director takes when putting the pieces together for a play?

• Chooses a show and imagines how they want it to look

• Starts rehearsals

• Writes the script

• Sells tickets

The set is important because it helps decide how the (a)   will work.

• Lighting
• Sound
• Costumes
• Script

The feeling created by the lighting in the scene described in the text is (a)  

• A) A dream
• B) A nightmare
• C) A memory
• D) A flashback

Side Lighting lights up one side of the body and creates shadows. When combined with front and down lighting, it makes actors look ________.

• Flat

• Three-dimensional

• Invisible

• Colorful

Hybrid Moving Lights can change position, color, and shape during a show. Where can they be controlled from?

• The stage

• The lighting booth

• The audience

• The dressing room

Which type of light is known for creating exciting effects and can be controlled remotely?

• A) Ellipsoidal Lights

• B) LED PAR Lights

• C) Mini Ellipsoidals

• D) Hybrid Moving Lights

What does front lighting do?

• A) Shines light from above

• B) Lights up one side of the body

• C) Shines light directly on the actor

• D) Changes the color of the light

What is the effect of combining side lighting with front and down lighting?

• Makes actors look flat

• Makes actors look three-dimensional

• Creates a spotlight effect

• Changes the color of the light

Which type of light can adjust to different sizes?

• A) LED PAR Lights

• B) Mini Ellipsoidals

• C) Ellipsoidal Lights

• D) Hybrid Moving Lights

A gobo is used in theater lighting to (a)   patterns.

• To create sound
• To create patterns
• To change colors
• To adjust brightness.