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“...responsible for the design, installation, and operation of the lighting and special electrical effects used in the production.” -- Department of Theatre and Dance
When working as a lighting designer, the process begins with a deep understanding of the story, the themes, and the emotions that the production aims to convey. Lighting designers must attend all of the production meetings and read the script multiple times to get a good grasp of the overall story and theme of the play, ensuring the lighting design supports the tone and rhythm of the show.
The next step is to create a lighting synopsis and/or cue list that shows lighting changes. This synopsis will outline changes throughout the performance that involve the lighting. Lighting cues are timed precisely with the action on stage, signaling changes in mood, time, or place, or simply guiding the audience's attention form one part of the stage to another. After this, they will meet with the scenic designer and costume designer to discuss colors so everything runs smoothly together.
One of the next steps is to find out the proper arrangement for the individual performance. After they've read the script, they should be able to identify pivotal moments that require specific lighting effects. Some of these are creating tension, signaling a change in time or location, or underscoring a dramatic scene. The lighting not only shows where the actors are on stage and lights up what they are doing but also becomes a tool for conveying deeper meaning. Part of this step is to aim and focus all of the lighting instruments and specify their placements and configurations on a lighting plot.
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