Lighting Design in Theater

What is a light plot?

• A set of instructions for hanging and focusing the lighting for a show

• A blueprint for a building

• A diagram showing the top view of a theater

• A map of the theater showing the location of lights

What does 'hang' mean in the context of lighting design?

• Relaxing with friends

• Putting each light in its assigned position with its gel and gobo

• Pointing the light on its designated lighting zone

• Focusing the light on the actors

What does 'focus' mean in the context of lighting design?

• Relaxing with friends

• Putting each light in its assigned position with its gel and gobo

• Pointing the light on its designated lighting zone

• Focusing the light on the actors

Why is it important to be able to read a light plot?

• To impress the technical directors

• To show respect for the knowledge and craft of the techs

• To work independently without waiting for guidance

• All of the above

What does the title block of a light plot contain?

• The name of the director and designer

• The title of the show and the name of the theater

• The date the plot was made and the scale of the drawing

• All of the above

What is the purpose of an instrument key in a light plot?

• To indicate the type of instrument in each spot

• To show the numbers on each light

• To provide information about the lighting zones

• All of the above

What are electrics in a light plot?

• Lights that require power

• Lights hung above the stage and the house

• Lights numbered from the plaster line

• All of the above

What are front of house electrics?

• Lights hung above the stage

• Lights hung above the house

• Lights numbered from the plaster line to the back of the house

• Lights with softer edges

What are lighting zones in a light plot?

• Areas on stage where lights are focused

• Areas on stage where actors perform

• Areas on stage where set pieces are placed

• Areas on stage where curtains are hung

What is the McCandless method?

• A technique for lighting a stage using warm and cool lights

• A technique for hanging and focusing lights

• A technique for drawing light plots

• A technique for programming lights