Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
I’ve got a few minutes downtime; and just wanted to highlight one of my favorite shows to light so far. Faith Christian School in Grapevine, TX put on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat last week, and it’s just been a non-stop ride for the last month. (Same school that did Seussical last year.)
We did it in the 100′x100′ open room; rigged a bunch of lighting and audio – 24 VL2500, 6 Cyberlight turbos, 8 Design Washes; 80 LED fixtures; 90 or so ETC Pars. The show was in the round with multi-level staging. Pretty awesome for a high school!
My former youth pastor, Scott Werntz directed the show again; which wasn’t complete without a live camel. The cast and crew of around 300 did FANTASTIC! I’m proud to have been able to do this for them. It really IS all about relationships; and the ones I have with the people at that school make this one of my favorite events ever.
One special highlight for me was being to fabricate my LED light-up coat I’ve always wanted to build for this show. With the help of Meg Hinkley (costume designer) and Brian Barth (Solder rock star) I was able to get it done! Remote controlled; battery-operated; and just AWESOME. Check out the ending sequence below for the result.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – LED Coat from Camron Ware on Vimeo.
Jonathan Bruce:
May 18th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
I did a season of summerstock with Scott years ago. Glad to see he’s directing. I remember his role in BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, he was the lead boy ( can’t remember the name).
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Always good to see good work!
Chris Hollis:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:09 am
I heard that ME was awesome.
Camron Ware - Visual Worshiper:
May 19th, 2010 at 2:12 am
And of course; without Chris Hollis, the best Master Electrician ever, none of it would have been possible. He made it all work!
Denny Weinman:
June 1st, 2010 at 2:52 pm
stellar lighting as always dude! love the LED coat.