 In Sam Shepard's play Icarus's Mother a day in the park leads to armageddon. The setting is a grassy knoll and a clear blue sky, albeit very stylized. The lighting is very yellow and static. However, the play culminates in a fireworks show or nuclear attack depending on your interpretation. |
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The play ends with a final loud explosion sound and very bright flash of light. The cue begins with a blast from a footlight built into the first step of the seating riser. Its on by itself for an instant; just long enough to etch the actors shadow on the cyc. Then, every light up to full, and finally darkness as the sound of the explosion decays away. Click on the "Animate" button for an illustration. |