Text Breakdown and Initial Cue Sheet

A text break down is the lighting designers initial response to the script when first opening it. It is the information gained from reading through the script that will help you make an initial cue sheet. An initial cue sheet can be made when attending rehearsals and more detail is gained. It is best to have an initial cue sheet when plotting a show to keep a record of the ideas you had for throughout the play. For Spring Awakening, I have combined the two using the details from the script and the details I came across when attending rehearsals.