Charlie Chaplin and Star Wars - Storytelling Light Shows
An insurance company held a party for business partners in Brno. The theme of the evening was famous films and the Oscars. The decorations and the program were set in this atmosphere. For this event we created two unique light shows based on the film theme.
Creative brainstorming
When the client approached us, the theme immediately excited us and we started imagining. Terezka (our creative director) churned out idea after idea. Creating a bespoke show always starts with sharing ideas, from which we select the most compelling ones and turn them into a coherent written concept that we submit to the client for approval and incorporate any comments.
The first show: an interactive projection performance
For the final concept of the first show, we decided to work with the character of Charlie Chaplin as an icon of film history. Projection is inherent to films, so from the beginning we thought of this show as a light show with projections. The projections were connected with Chaplin by interactive scenes. The character in our presentation became a guide to film history.
Second show: energetic sci-fi duel
In the second show we went in a completely different direction and visited the space sci-fi world of Star Wars. In contrast to the elegance of the first show, this second performance oozed energy, martial moves and a fusion of dance and theatrical elements. This lightshow duo represented a tireless battle between two movie heroes.
From Paper to Stage
As we create the show, we have an exact visualisation of our ideas in our heads and we try to describe these ideas to the client as colourfully as possible so they can get a glimpse into our creative minds. However, in the actual execution, sometimes even we have pleasant surprises that we didn't count on in the initial concept. In the case of the Star Wars show, it was an LED floor that we incorporated into the show.
When the owners of the company fight
The owners of Aliatrix themselves - Michal and Terezka, took on the roles of the Star Wars characters. The show began with Terezka's tender solo, with Michal stepping in as the bad guy and they launched into a dramatic stage battle with lightsabers. They put all their art and energy into the show and the result was fantastic. During the performance they also interacted with the aforementioned programmable light floor, which added to the final impression.
Chaplin went to the Matrix
The main performance of the evening was the projection light show. We cast a mime as Charlie Chaplin, who portrayed this silent but distinctive character perfectly. At the beginning of the show, a circle with a projection cloth was placed in the middle of the stage, on which clips from films from the 1920s to the present day were projected. These projections were accompanied by projections on an LED screen.
Chaplin interacted with these film scenes and time-travelled with them all the way to the famous blockbuster The Matrix, where he chose between the blue and red pill as in the legendary scene. The pill transported him from the present to the future, where he was replaced on stage by robots and their lightshow.
A futuristic light show
6 light performers filled the stage. They presented the audience with dynamic choreography with light equipment and LED costumes that glowed with programmed colorful effects, precisely synchronized with the performers' movements. The scene was completed by customized projections on the LED screen behind the performers' backs.
The show included a light ribbon. The ribbon dance is a very popular element of light shows. It is incredibly graceful and at the same time very spectacular. In our product range you can choose it for example as part of the Elegant Light Show.
At the end of the performance, the company logo was displayed in the artists' equipment and on the LED screen. The moment the audience sees their company logo as a surprise at the end of the show, they always respond with thunderous applause.
Every show is an experience for the audience, the client and us
We fondly remember the creation and performance of the Chaplin and Star Wars shows. We really enjoyed coming up with both concepts, as well as the resulting energy during the show itself.
If you're looking for a dance performance for a party, drop us a line or give us a call. Describe your idea and together we'll discuss suggestions on how to best execute it and turn it into a unique experience.
Thank you for allowing us to fully embrace the creative work in which we materialize fantasies and bring them to your event stages.
About the author
Eliška Heřmanská
Eliška is an energetic and creative being. Her pace of learning new juggling skills is admirable. She is catching up on the experience of others by giant leaps. She has already performed in several countries in Europe and Bahrain. Eliska is also a valuable team member in production matters. We are delighted to have her involved in developing all aspects of our company.