Behind "The Light": Kabuki Drops
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Go behind the scenes of The Light to watch the theatrical effect called the "Kabuki Drop."
Act III of The Light employes the "Kabuki Drop" — a theatrical effect also referred to as a "Curtain Reveal" — in which a swift and abrupt drop to the floor of curtains or drapes on cue exposes a performer, product or idea to the audience. Go behind the scenes with the crew to see the mechanics of this special effect.
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The Light is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Funding for The Light is provided in part by Steven Vedro and Beverly Gordon, and Friends of PBS Wisconsin.
Behind "The Light": Kabuki Drops
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Act III of The Light employes the "Kabuki Drop" — a theatrical effect also referred to as a "Curtain Reveal" — in which a swift and abrupt drop to the floor of curtains or drapes on cue exposes a performer, product or idea to the audience. Go behind the scenes with the crew to see the mechanics of this special effect.
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The Light is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Funding for The Light is provided in part by Steven Vedro and Beverly Gordon, and Friends of PBS Wisconsin.