Behind the Scenes

Our Humble Beginnings

By Ralph Spiegel – In the Spring of 1999, 25 enterprising Sun City residents received a charter as this community’s first theatre club. It was called “Act One” and shortly thereafter, in collaboration with the Sun City Chorus, they staged their first memorized and ticketed event “A Sentimental Journey Through the 40’s”. The following year, […]

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Stage Lighting: It’s More Than You Think

Behind the Scenes / Philip Mastman

One perfectly timed lighting cue can tell the audience when to laugh… or when to cry. Using light, shadow, color and contrast, and just the right timing, stage lighting creates moods, enhances comedy or accentuates dramatic moments. Lighting is a powerful tool to help directors establish a place or time for their stories. It helps

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