I went to the Sia concert last weekend at the Hollywood Bowl and besides the fact that the concert was an incredible, almost out of body experience for me, what struck me throughout was how the stage was used for this concert. I had just seen Dolly Parton the week before and it was a very different look and feel, where as Dolly was all bright and glittering, Sia used a fraction of the space with just as much presence.
The stage was centered with, what appeared to be a white wall and a white floor. Each song took on a a life of their own. This particular song was filled with these sparkling lights, like fireflys or the reflection from a sparkling diamond. It was magical and constantly shifting while the dancers moved through the space. it was riveting and i was blown away by the simplicity and the powerful statement of allowing your beauty to shine even though you may be hidden in the dark.
Gestures of light is where we should all start. Put just on stage what we absolutely need to convey an idea, then add another element only if needed. This is the key to success as a designer, director, and a choreographer
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