Spotlight

A spotlight is a powerful stage lighting instrument which projects a bright beam of light onto a performance space. Spotlights are controlled by a spotlight operator who tracks actors around the stage. Spotlights are most commonly used in concerts, musicals and large-scale presentations in which highlighting a specific mobile individual is critical.

Spotlights are sometimes located overhead on catwalks.
In some theatres, they may also be located in the control booth or purpose-built "spot booths" in addition to the catwalk.

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The amateur stage — sets, lights, and the craft of community theatre.

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