DUBLIN, Ireland – When Star Wars in Concert transfers to the O2 Arena Dublin on March 7 for the start of the European leg, the visual reinforcement for this multi-media performance will lean heavily on GLP Impressions, designed into the plot by Steve Cohen, the production's director/designer, and Seth Jackson, associate production designer/lighting director. The concert, featuring John Williams' music from all six of the Star Wars movies, is narrated throughout by the actor who played C-3PO, Anthony Daniels, and features a symphony orchestra and choir, accompanied by visuals from the films that are displayed on a HD big screen.
Cohen cited a few reasons for including the 10 Impression LED heads with the production. "It is a stunning fixture close up, and as a part of the set, it has all the qualities of a set piece as well as a functioning lighting instrument."
Cohen used the Impressions as the primary back light for the orchestra. "We were able to get plenty of spread and yet there is a beam quality that carves the light out from the extremely overpowering LED screen. It is quick, and as a set piece in chrome it is a stunning fixture that brings the technology alive when the performance moves into darkness. It's nice to have a lighting fixture pull double duty like that."
Seth Jackson also noted that the Impressions "play a critical role in the visual of Star Wars in Concert. Despite being surrounded by lights of far greater size and power, they cut through with brilliant color and intensity."
Each fixture is equipped with 90 Luxeon K2 LEDs (30 LEDs per color), pans 660° in as little as two seconds and tilts up to 300° in one second. The optical system features a standard 10° beam angle, with an optional 25° lens assembly for a wider spread. Even color mixing, compact dimensions and a 16-pound weight are additional characteristics.
Star Wars in Concert is produced by Another Planet Touring in conjunction with Lucasfilm and John Williams himself. The original two performances were staged at the O2 Arena in London in April of 2009 – and the tour will return there for a matinee and an evening show on both Easter Saturday (April 3) and Easter Sunday (April 4).
For more information, please visit www.glp.de.
