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Cues !. Cue – A signal for an effect (sound, light, music, or for speech.). Dim – Gradually change the intensity of light… “ Dim up” is the instruction to gradually increase the light “ Dim out” is the instruction to gradually decrease the light
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Cues! Cue– A signal for an effect (sound, light, music, or for speech.)
Dim– Gradually change the intensity of light… “Dim up”is the instruction to gradually increase the light “Dim out” is the instruction to gradually decrease the light Blackout – All stage lights go out simultaneously
Effect – An impression produced technically which supports the illusion provided by the actors. Examples include: lighting effects, music to help establish the mood of the scene and sound effects. Effects are written in a script as “cues”. The stage manager calls all of the cues for the show. (That’s why it becomes the stage manager’s show after the show opens. ) EXAMPLE: Stage Manager calls cues for Hairspray: • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TXBqdDAXgE