Stagedoor Videos

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Various technologies are used in Jesus Christ Superstar to create the drama captured in this video. Such technologies include intricate lighting throughout, from large flashing letters and colored lights to a light up cross, these production choices lend a modern aspect to this play. The first scene in this video also showcases an interesting technology, a moving platform which raises Jesus above the audience, a very striking choice.

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^ This segment from the Tony awards showcases some very interesting technologies in Porgy & Bess. The scenery is the most advanced part of the show. In the beginning a couple of panels are lifted up, then to create a scene change around 1:55 the whole background of an urban scene is lifted from the ground to reveal screens of clouds & grass.

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^This scene from Peter Pan starring Cathy Riggs would not be possible without the technology which allows the actors to fly around stage. It is assumed that there is some sort of rig involving harnesses and wires, but the technology is so advanced that it is not at all visible and Peter is able to do all sorts of quick twists and turns in the air.

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^Godspell utilizes some very awesome technologies to make the play fun and interesting. Throughout the play they use a system of panels in the floor, a couple times where a trap door opens to reveal water (once water even streams from the ceiling) and another time where other doors open to reveal small trampolines which the cast uses to create a very fun scene. I actually saw this play in the spring and it was really great. The stage is small and the actors do a lot of improvising, which makes the whole experience very personal and comfortable. Not to mention Hunter Parrish is just beautiful...

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^The set in this video of Guys and Dolls is so intricate, it adds a realistic feel to the whole scene. The technology used to change the scene at the very end is striking because it accomplishes that change so quickly. This is done by having a screen with a background printed on it drop down over the initial cityscape.

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^Even though I honestly have no idea what is being said in this video, its really different how Avenue Q uses puppets in their plays. That is a technology which isn't usually seen in such productions on stage. The actors interact with one another using the puppets, which is very interesting to watch.

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^This video shows a very interesting technology used in A Chorus Line. In the musical number, entitled "One" the background is seen to be created by rotating panels. These panels are moved in the very end of the song to reveal mirrors. It gives a very cool effect to be able to see the backs of all of the dancers and adds deceiving depth to the stage.