Theatre 2 Lighting

Go from a set level and decrease gradually to zero percent

• Fade In

• Fade Out

• Zoom

The one who actually controls the lights during the performance

• Stage Manager

• Director of Lights

• Lighting Tech

 A document to communicate the lighting design to the director, designers

• Cue List

• Plot Design

• Light Order

A square of colored transparent material placed at the end of a lighting instrument

• Screen

• Filter

• Gel

Where the instrument is pointed on the stage; brightest part of the light

• Shine spot

• Blur

• Focus

Go from a blackout and gradually increase the brightness

• Focus

• Fade Out

• Fade In

The only liquid allowed on the stage.

• Gatorade

• Water

• None

An indication in a script that triggers an action

• Cue

• Action

• Go

Works with the director and set designer to plan effects and color

• Board Director

• Lighting Designer

• Electrician

Areas of darkness blocked by something else

• Shadows

• Blackout

• Shade