Top of Show
- Duration
- approx. 10 seconds
- Light source
- Various places on stage
- Light color
- Blue & red
Scene details (may include spoilers)
Scene: Following a police siren

| Part of show | Sequences | Flashing time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Show | 6 | 6 min |
| Act One | 4 | 2 min |
| Act Two | 2 | 4 min |
Start times are approximate and measured as described in each entry. Some entries describe more than one effect.
Scene: Following a police siren
Before this: First scene
Scene: Carrie’s mum tells her off, at Carrie’s house, storm builds.
Scene: Carrie hugs while at the table
Scene: Prom starts
Before this: Following the previous pulses, prom scene
| Time | Moment | Duration | Frequency | Color | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Act One | |||||
| 0:00 | Top of Show | approx. 10 seconds | — | Blue & red | Various places on stage |
| 15:00 | Girl's Locker Room, Carrie is Bullied | less than 1 second | — | White | Pyrotechnics from hanging lamp |
| 1:10:00 | Carrie's House, Storm Builds | approx. 1 minute | 4 individual flashes | White | Light on set |
| 1:15:00 | End of Act One | approx. 10 seconds | — | White, Bright | General light, blinder followed by black out |
| Act Two | |||||
| 30:00 | Prom | approx. 2 minutes | Slow pulses | Red & white | Light rig |
| 30:00 | Prom, Pyrotechnics | approx. 2 minutes | Two flashes | White | Pyrotechnics |
Times are approximate. Full scene details: flashcue.org/rada-shows/carrie/
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