THE WAITING ROOM: A LIGHTING DESIGN THE ROBERT & ARLENE KOGOD THEATRE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - COLLEGE PARK

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to provide research, supporting paperwork,

documentation of the process and results of the lighting design for the University of Maryland - College Park, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies production of The Waiting Room. This thesis contains the following: research images collected to develop and visually communicate ideas about color, intensity, form, composition and mood to the production team; storyboard with research images and description to depict the arc of lighting design; 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 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.