RENT: A Lighting Design

Abstract

ABSTRACT Title of Document: RENT: A LIGHTING DESIGN THE INA AND JACK KAY THEATRE

CLARICE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - COLLEGE PARK

Andrew Thomas Dorman, Master of Fine Arts, 2011

Thesis Directed By: Associate Professor, Brian MacDevitt, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies The purpose of this thesis is to provide research, supporting paperwork, and production photographs that document the lighting design for the University of Maryland - College Park, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies' RENT. This thesis contains the following: research images collected to develop and visually communicate ideas about color, texture, intensity, form, composition, and mood to the production team; preliminary and final organization of desired equipment to execute the lighting design; a full set of drafting plates and supplementary paperwork used to communicate the organization and placement of lighting equipment to the master electrician; magic sheets and a cue list used as organizational tools for the lighting designer during the tech process. Archival production photographs are included as documentation of the completed design.