Stage Directions: The National Theatre’s hit show The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time has moved into a new theatre in London and has a new production in New York City. And in both cases, gear from RC4 Wireless helps the show achieve its technical magic.
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It's really cool to see how new technology has been used to create magic onstage. Although I tend to be in full support of puppetry-type methods which do not rely on digital effects to create movement, those who utilize this technology smartly and integrate it into the performance in an essential way are sure to create the most magic! Recently, I came across a device called a sound laser. The device essentially makes you feel like someone is whispering in your ear from many feet away. Technologies like this one that the general public do not yet know about can be used in the entertainment industry to create what feels like real magic!
I saw this show over Thanksgiving break, and it was so amazing to watch from a technical point of view. I actually searched for the show on the green page so I could find an article about some of the cool technical stuff involved in it. The lighting in the show, along with the media and scenic design, were incredible. The and costumes were great as well, but I really liked how the lighting, media and scenic interacted with each other, and there were points where it was hard to tell what was what. The design was so cohesive and, it was beautiful to see this show that takes place in the mind of an autistic teenager. One of the most amazing things about the lighting was the sheer number of things that produced light, because nearly every prop was illuminated at some point (or in one case emitting fog), and because of how many of the scenic elements that moves produced light. I knew it was done with some sort of wireless technology, but I was still very surprised because of the size of some of these things. I knew this stuff existed, but it's amazing how small and versatile the technology has become. As Anna said above, it really crated a sense of magic and wonderment. I would highly recommend seeing the show if you're interested in lighting, sound or media, or if you enjoyed the book "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," which is a really great book that I highly recommend reading.
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