A sit down Interview with Michael Whitfield (Lighting Designer) & Susan Benson (Set Designer) about their association threw time with the Stratford Theatre Festival
Topics Include
* Michael Whitfield - Working within the established structure of Stratford,
* Exploring his eclectic academic background,
* Techniques and knowledge, the human aspect of manual lighting
* Tonal values and external factors that affect light
* Building a dialogue with the Director
* Tailoring to your surroundings
* Susan Benson (Set Designer) & Michael Whitfield - Discussing the stage at Stratford, space, distance, seating, etc
* Working from the text, characters, setting, and other factors to build the right environment
* Balancing the emotional and practical qualities of light for use in a performance
* The importance of learning through doing
* How you learn the art of design
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