YOGA PLAY
by Dipika Guha
Play – Utah Premiere
Producing Company: Salt Lake Acting Company
Venue, City and Date: Salt Lake Acting Company; 2023
Director: Penelope Caywood
Full stage shot
The conference room - The "television" for this production was a piece of scrim covering the opening. Live actors (and "slides" for a powerpoint presentation" were presented US of the scrim.
First dream sequence in an aside
Discussing Nirvana with the Guru
Standoff between boss and assistant
Actors interacting with another live actor behind scrim on a "zoom call"
Learning yoga
Seeking a true yogi
Boss working from home
Supplemental Paperwork
Reviews
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“The lighting by Matthew Taylor is also a standout; the Jojomon logo pulses in various warm colors, as do the lights behind Joan’s desk.”
“Matthew Taylor‘s lighting design accentuates key moments and contributes to the interactive feel of the show. For example, the lights dim to purple each time a character shares a dream they have had. Also, the shift to blue lighting when the audience meets Romola (played by Jennica Anusua) emphasizes the importance of the character. Finally, the way the lights dim and settle on Raj when he has an epiphany while sitting next to Guruji made the moment stand out in the evening.”