Performed at Stand Performing Arts Ministry | Jul 23-25, 2026

Lighting Designer:

Reid Hayes, Birdville High School | Troupe #6134

Design Statement

This show utilizes lights to assist in telling the story of Orpheus and Eurydice.

It's a sad song, its a tragedy, but we can enjoy some moments along the way.

I used lights to support the story and convey the highs and the lows along the railroad track on the road to hell. My design highlights the recurring themes such as hope, poverty, power, and love.

The lighting defines both world and emotional perspectives, with color and intensity, as well as clearly defining overworld vs. underworld, and the feelings of the characters.

Across both worlds, emotional undertones drive the design. I used cool tones to isolate the characters in moments of doubt or disconnection, allowing the warmth to feel more impactful when it returns.

Research

My research involved watching a touring production of this show, as well as searching the script and other resources for information and ideas that I could execute upon. My process also involved scouting the theater beforehand to discern plausibility for my various ideas. For example, at the beginning of the process, I worked with our set designer to try and build 6 hanging lamps for the workers, similar to the touring and broadway productions of this show. In the end, it was deemed impractical to do, due to the 3-week rehearsal schedule.