Stage Light

The effect of lighting on a theater production cannot be overestimated. With focus, intensity and placement, the same scene could come across as horrifying or hilarious depending on how it's lit. The main elements in stage lighting have actually changed very little over the the last hundred years, although advancements in computer... more »

Broadway shows are full of excitement, song, dance, and a theme that attracts patrons to buy a ticket to come see the show. Broadway shows exclusively represent the famed theater district of New York City. There are over thirty nine professional theaters extending from the theater district in New York all the way to Manhattan.... more »

The origin of science goes back centuries and often began with a simple drawing of scientific equipment. The writings and drawings of Leonardo Da Vinci, for example, led to much of today's science and technology---some of his drawings featured the helicopter, revolving bridge and scuba gear. Other scientific equipment such as beakers,... more »

A gobo is a piece of small, flat metal or borosilicate glass with a design cut out of it. When the gobo is inserted into a stage light, the light projects that design onto the stage floor or wall of the set, depending on where the light is focused. As theatrical productions change, gobos often need to be replaced. In some cases, gobos... more »

A theater scrim is a panel or back drop used in theatrical performances. The scrim allows one scene to be going on in front of the scrim while a silhouette or other scene happens behind the scrim. Most scrims are used in dream sequences or for violent imagery. A theater scrim is made from scrim fabric that is painted over to create... more »