Romeo is in Capulet territory, his life in danger. Juliet, from her bedroom window, looks at the night sky. The Lighting Director needs to create the
feeling of both danger and romance on stage. In this adaptation, the Lighting Director used pools of soft blue and gold luminous light to create a romantic atmosphere:
This lighting is darker, creating a more dangerous atmosphere:
Which of these two lighting versions do you think best catches the mood of the scene?
On page 24 of your Portfolio, discuss how you could use lighting, music and sound eff ects to create atmosphere and emotional impact in this scene.
