director lighting tech. dispute. Protocol?
Tue, 13 Nov 2007, 09:52 amwozza8418 posts in thread
director lighting tech. dispute. Protocol?
Tue, 13 Nov 2007, 09:52 amAs a new director in this industry, I am unsure of the protocol when it comes to directing of the lighting. I thought the director had the final say on all things concerning presentation of the show.At the moment we are halfway through our production,which is being very well received by the way,but there is a dispute in the lighting. The lighting tech. insists on blacking out the stage at the end of the final scene before the final curtain, but I want the lights left up as the curtain closes.The lighting tech insists that you do not close curtains with full lights up, ever.But I have been in many shows where the lights have been left up as the curtain closes. What is the correct procedure? and shouldnt the director get the final say? Wayne.
Thankyou for your
Wed, 14 Nov 2007, 06:46 pmThankyou for your comments.I appreciate the input. yes it is an amateur show, but I dont think that has any bearing on this issue, the tech and I have had many years experience in theatre,both on and off stage.He does do this sometimes in a professional capacity, but when I asked him why he insists on blacking out the final curtain, his answer was "It is protocol, and I am not going to look an idiot!" No reason, its just done that way. Well Im sorry but I need more of a reason than, its always been done that way.We have worked together on many succesful shows, but because this is my first solo directing I think it all boils down to the fact that he cannot stand taking orders from a cheaky young upstart like me.(Im 51 hes 52)But then now Im getting into the realms of personal issues. Wayne.