Sun City Theatre

Stage Lighting: It’s More Than You Think

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 set a show’s pacing and directs the audience’s eye.

Lighting designers combine technical know-how with creative artistry to play a crucial role in dramatic storytelling. In Magnolia Hall, using over 50 LED lighting fixtures and sophisticated control software , Sun City Theatre’s lighting team makes our shows look beautiful while helping directors tell their stories.