Five-time Tony-nominated lighting designer Japhy Weideman recently took on the world premiere of a new play, Vladimir, at the Manhattan Theatre Club. Written by Erika Shaffer and directed by Tony Winner Daniel Sullivan, the play is set in Moscow during Putin's first term in power.
Weideman shared his lighting plots with Live Design.
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“The basic set is the sound stage of a TV studio with video cameras and four screens that surround an all-black set with a black glossy floor. When the play starts, when you come into the room, compact fluorescent work lights and old Fresnels are lit up so it has the feeling of a sound stage in action,” says Weideman, adding that the lighting makes spectators feel they aren’t in a typical theater house, sitting comfortably and waiting for a show to start. “It’s essentially like raw space. Then you see these camera crews come in and begin setting up for the filming.” The lights go on as they activate cameras. Screens light up. “You see color bars, they are ready to go live.” Click here for the full interview.
Lighting Crew
- Lighting Designer: Japhy Weideman
- Assistant LD: Sasha Finley
- Production Electrician: Dan Mullins
- EOS Programmer: Juniper Stuart
Creatives
- Mark Wendland Scenic Design
- Jess Goldstein Costume Design
- Japhy Weideman Lighting Design
- Dan Moses Schreier Original Music and Sound Design
- Lucy Mackinnon Projection Design
- Thomas Schall Fight Direction
- Charles G. LaPointe Hair and Wig Design
- Ashley Ryan Makeup Design