MARK NIZER: LIGHT CUES

(See NOTES on bottom of page)

Routine 

Cue
Video Opening
  • When Mark runs on stage and turns on my back light go to Full Wash.
3 Balls
  • Full Wash.
Head roll
3 Cigar Boxes
  • When Boxes get stuck on my foot, quick fade to one Follow Spot.
  • When I look up from the book, blackout Follow Spot for 2 seconds.
  • Restore Follow Spot, wait 1 second then fade Full Wash back up.

10 Cigar Boxes

Unicycle and 2 volunteers

Ball Spinning

5 Balls
  • Full back lights with no front Follow Spot or front house center lights.
3 Clubs (bowling pins)
  • 1 Dark Blue Follow Spot or center stage special only.
  • When I flip a club off my face and/or turn on my back light, add Full Wash & make Follow Spot white.
4 Clubs  
Laser Diablo
  • Blackout when I ask for it. Lights up when I ask for them or turn on my back light.
Torches
  • When torches are burning, fade to dark red Follow Spot or wash.
  • When I start to juggle and/or turn on my back light; slow fade to Full Wash & make Follow Spot white.
Head bounce & rings
  • Full Wash with Follow Spot.
Unicycle, Apple & knives
Ping Pong Balls
  • 2 White spot lights and back lighting.
Bowling ball, tank & knife
  • Full Wash at 60%.
  • After trick ends bring house lights to 50%.
FANS
  • After fans are in place, go to FANS Special
  • When Mark removes is "Light Belt" go to full.
NOTES:

1. Set a general wash (FULL WASH) to cover the stage with light. This typically includes 2 white Follow Spots. The extreme sides of the stage will not need to be lit; but directly above center stage should be lit as high as the ceiling or up to 25'.
2. When setting the initial lights try to include ample back and/or side lighting.
3. As a general rule: WHEN I'M THROWING STUFF...BRING UP LIGHTS ! (except during Laser Diablo).
4. Spot lights will be light pink or bastard amber (unless otherwise marked). One will stay on the performer, one will stay on the objects being manipulated (often this will be the same thing).
5. Routines with no cues are the light operators choice. However, try to keep a fair amount of light on-stage.
6. If a slide projector is available, please let Mark know.
*These cues are best case senario. Mark is very flexible and will work with you to make the event a success.

Thanks for your help. I look forward to working with you.
434 974-9699 nizer@active-media.com

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