Stage Lighting

Design
Tech of the Theater
Created by M. Phillips

Ways To Light The

Performer
Different effects to set the mood of the play
can be achieved on how the light is
directed at the performer.
The following slides show a lighting diagram
on how their placement makes the actor
appear to the audience.

Introduction
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FRONT LIGHT - STAGE RIGHT

FRONT LIGHT - STAGE LEFT

BACK LIGHT

3/4 BACK LIGHT

CROSS LIGHT

SIDE LIGHT

TOP LIGHT

UP LIGHT

FLAT LIGHT