Nicholas Barnard COM101: Speech #2 Outline October 21, 2002
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Arthur C. Clarke: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
Show 1903 Clip
Theatre is magic, but simple technologies behind it.
Summary - Magic from coordination - SM, Fly system, lighting, costumes, and sound
Stage Manger
The Central Person for holding a production together
Simple shows can and do run without a stage manager but not complex ones
Responsible for facilitating and ensuring communication with all departments, and record keeping
Location During Show
During a show the SM calls the show (give example)
ASM's role in working with SM - Safety
Fly System
What the Fly System is, and how it works
The role of Fly Men in relation to show/SM
What can be done with flies?
Walls, Sky Drops, Ceilings, Signs, Flying people
Lighting
Concept of Lighting - Mood
Specific Instruments and what they do
Ellipsoidal Reflector, Fresnel, Strip, Par Can
Light Plot, how to read it.
Costumes
Costume Designers
Breakdown of characters changes
Understanding of characters
Drafting
Costume Construction
Sound (Cut if over)
Responsible for both reinforcement and music/effects
Microphones
Floor Mounted
Hanging
Wireless
Magic comes from simple building blocks. Build enough technology on top of technology, then magic happens