Theater Photography: City of Angels

Last week I mentioned that I was going to photograph the show City of Angels performed at The Riverdale Y.

Normally when I photograph a show, I like to do it during dress rehearsal This way I get to move around the theater, get different angles and not worry that I am in anyone’s way. This time however there was a snowstorm on the night of dress rehearsal. There goes that plan!

I instead went on opening night – got there early and grabbed a seat off to the side in the front row – hopefully not annoying any of the audience members with my camera!

The show City of Angels is a 1940’s film noir style musical. The lighting is really important in the film noir style – very dramatic! I definitely noticed a difference from the other shows I photographed and I think this one is definitely more my style. Some of the photos I processed in black and white to mimic the black and white version of the show. (there was a color and black and white side)

Here are some of my favorites…