Case 457 A Play by Kade Mendelowitz
for use as a Lighting Design project
part of Theatrical Lighting Design Interactive
Case 457 is a short (12 min) play written by Kade Mendelowitz to be used as a Lighting Design project. Most "paper projects" don't give the student any sense of blocking or movement to the piece - watching a rehearsal, even with scripts in hand, helps the student figure out their cue plot (where cues should go) and often helps with conceptual insight and color/angle choices. I have produced three plays for the sake of "simply" giving the student a script they can read, and rehearsals they can watch which will aid them in this process. 3 sample plays are included for this purpose. |
Download a PDF of the script Case 457 |
Your Assignment:
- Read the play "Case 457".
- Print the groundplan, then make an enlarged copy to 1/2" scale.
- Watch the rehearsal video (below or on YouTube)
- Write a concept paper
- Develop your Cue Plot (cue synopsis) & Color Key
- Create (draft) your lightplot
Here is a copy of the assignment in PDF format if you'd like to print it.
Your Budget/Equipment Allocation:
- (20) 6x12 Lekos @ 1kw each
- (15) 6x9 Lekos @ 750w each
- (6) 6x16 Lekos @ 1kw each
- (20) 6” Fresnels @ 750w each
- (2) Par 64 Medium Floods
- (2) Arc Followspots
- (30) 2.4kw dimmers
- Unlimited cable, gel frames & gobo holders
$71 for gel and gobos
Gel: $7.50 / 20”x24” sheet any brand
Gobos: $12 / each any brand
Costume renderings by Anita Ashbaugh.Click on an image for a larger version or download a printable PDF here. | |
A groundplan is available here |