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James Baker lights „Pippin“ with Chauvet

James Baker designed the lightshow for a production of the „Pippin“ musical at Riverview High School in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. At Baker’s disposal was an all LED rig featuring Chauvet Professional Maverick and Ovation fixtures supplied by Star Design Event Services.

“For the concept of this show, we were playing with contrasting ideas, such as light/bright and dark/shadows, to symbolize the inner conflicts faced by Pippin”, he explains. “Our ensemble members assumed the role of phantoms trying to manipulate the thoughts in his head. We had this LED star curtain that we used in a way to symbolize and demonstrate how light can cut through even the darkest of thoughts.”

The Ovation E-260WW ellipsoidal fixtures in the rig were critical to helping Baker achieve this vision. Positioned on house pipes to the left and right of his tech book, the warm white units provided key lighting and illuminated the passerelle, which was used often throughout the show.

Adding extra depth and dimensionality were the six Maverick Storm 1 Wash fixtures in the „Pippin“ rig. “The Mavericks played an integral part in the design of the show”, says Baker. “We placed two of them in the house and used them to create mysterious and shadow-filled atmospheres. These fixtures were also utilized for several specials and color washes. Our four other Mavericks were placed at the end of batons on stage and were used to create various shadow, side, and backlight looks.”

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