INITIAL LIGHTING IDEAS

Should lighting be used to draw

attention to specific moments in the
Should sound effects be linked to
text?
lighting changes?
TRY TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS

Should any coloured lighting be

used at specific points in the play?
Will lighting be used to indicate a Could the lighting be symbolic or
character’s emotions? could it warn the audience of any
dark moments to come?

How will you signal the end of each

scene? Should the lights be dimmed
at the end of each scene? Or will
you have a black out?

Answer these questions and then use your answers to form a small
written essay on lighting and the decisions that you would make
based on the themes within the text.