Kids light the lights

NOOSA District State High School’s Live Production students embarked on an epic voyage recently.
As part of their course work, students planned, rigged, tested and operated lighting for Noosa Arts Theatre’s Queensland premiere of David Williamson’s “Cruise Control”.
The production played to 18 sold-out audiences over three weeks and gave the students an opportunity to mix with actors, a director, costume and stage management at one of the Sunshine Coast’s principle theatre locations.
The unique learning environment at the theatre tested students’ problem-solving and technical skills.
The lighting design, by teacher Peter Gorman, incorporated the traditional use of incandescent theatre lanterns in combination with LED technology to create the various cruise ship environments. Students Renae Cooper, Mackenzie Allen, Emily Gorman, Khan Gleeson and Fraser Grey assisted in the planning and rigging for the production.
Both Fraser and Mackenzie operated the LED console during the technical rehearsals and throughout the run, with Fraser taking the role of lead electrician throughout the pre-production and production.
Congratulations also to Fraser who will be seconded to Travis Macfarlane, Technical Manager for the Noosa Longweekend.
The students would like to thank Noosa Arts for allowing them these opportunities and look forward to further projects.