Water for Elephants

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Flashing light summary

2flashing sequences reported

≈2 min 55 secof flashing in total

Flashing sequences and time by part of the show
Part of show	Sequences	Flashing time
Whole Show	2	≈ 2 min 55 sec
Act One	1	≈ 2 min 10 sec
Act Two	1	≈ 0 min 45 sec

Cue information contributed by Kat Zhou.

Cue details

Start times are approximate and measured as described in each entry. Some entries describe more than one effect.

Act One · 1 entry

4:51after start of Act One

Song: “Anywhere”

Duration: 2 minutes & 10 seconds
Light source: Lights imitating moving train at the sides of the theater.
Frequency: estimated 10 Hertz
Light color: Cool blue flashes
Additional Information: Flashing lights start in an isolated area downstage right, and then move to the center of the stage.

Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: Present day, Mr. Jankowski visits the circus. The flashing happens shortly after the poster that says "Past & Present" comes out.

Act Two · 1 entry

49:56after start of Act Two

The Stampede

Duration: 45 seconds
Light source: Stage lights
Frequency: Irregular/randomized
Light color: White flashes
Additional information: In this scene, there are 3 sections of flashing lights. They occur with the music and loud stampede sounds, in between the sections of text. Each instance is about 4-6s long.

Scene details (may include spoilers)

Before this: In the scene after the dream, a stampede begins. You will see an initial blackout and then a tableau of chaos, lit with blue & white light right before the flashing starts.

Time	Moment	Duration	Frequency	Color	Source
Act One
4:51	Song: “Anywhere”	2 minutes & 10 seconds	estimated 10 Hertz	Cool blue flashes	Lights imitating moving train at the sides of the theater.
Act Two
49:56	The Stampede	45 seconds	Irregular/randomized	White flashes	Stage lights

Times are approximate. Full scene details: flashcue.org/archived/w4e/

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