Week 8: Almost, Maine

This past Thursday I had the privilege of taking a field trip to the little township of Almost, Main in the Nixon Theatre.  I've seen many DCP's, class scenes, and independent productions in that little theatre over the past four years, but I have never seen something so well lit. The pre-show lights, which featured stars that encroached into the audience, immediately set the tone for a cozy, enjoyable show. These stars were used throughout the show and provided a great sense of setting in a production with very minimal set. However, what was really impressive was the creation of the Northern lights. I spent a good portion of the performance trying to figure out how the designer managed the beautiful display. He mixed color and motion so beautifully, I was just as blown away by the lights as the character in the play was.