In the Addams family musical, the stage is transformed into a gothic manor. Mechanical gates open as the show begins. Each actor dons powdery white makeup; spotlights are used to illuminate the otherwise dark stage.
In this scene from a Christmas Carol, fog rises from the stage. The child actors are also holding artificial candles.
The most obvious use of technology is when Mary Poppins floats up to the roof on the house but technology is also used in the scene where a large umbrella spins over the stage.
The costumes in the clip immediately bring you into the time period. The camera expertly zooms to show close ups of the stage actors.
In this scene from Annie the camera stays focused on Barbra Streisand as she sings. The spotlight shines solely on her and the rest of the stage is bathed in darkness.
In this video clip the entire backdrop, which is in the shape of a keyboard, lifts up to reveal more dancers. Later in the video the backdrop is lowered down. This provides an easy way to make the stage larger.
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