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Ayrton Rivale Brings the Heartfelt Story of "Dear Evan Hansen" to Sweden

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Dear Evan Hansen, the award-winning musical about a high school student with an anxiety disorder, premiered in Sweden on January 23 at the Intiman Theatre in Stockholm. The lighting design for the production was entirely realized using Ayrton Rivale Profile fixtures.

The lighting design was created by lighting designer Palle Palmé, who selected the Rivale as the sole solution for the production.

"My main idea was to use light to create spaces of varying scales on stage—like 'rooms' made of light. For this, I needed a compact moving fixture with precise shutter blades and exceptional color capabilities," Palmé explains.


Palmé chose Ayrton for this project based on the following features:
"I hardly used gobos, only in one scene—when transitioning to the apple orchard, where they created a beautiful interplay of light. I must highlight the dimmer—it’s nearly perfect," he adds.

Ideal for a Chamber Theatre

In a small theatre with 600 seats, low noise impact from the equipment was a crucial aspect. All 30 fixtures operated in standard ventilation mode and were virtually silent. Even the sound engineer noted that he couldn’t hear them working—a rarity with other fixtures in the same class.

Palmé rigged a total of 30 Rivale Profiles at distances from 5m to 6m: 4 on the front truss, 2 as side front light, 2 as low side front light, 5 per side on on-stage ladders and 5,4 and 3 in the roof on LX1, 2 and 3 respectively. In such an intimate venue with just 600 seats, a quiet, discreet lighting system was paramount.

The Perfect Blend of Technology and Emotion

"Rivale is truly something special. It brought all my ideas to life exactly as I envisioned. Throughout all rehearsals and performances, we encountered no technical issues. The combination of features, precision of the shutters, and delicate color work makes it indispensable for productions like *Dear Evan Hansen*. Plus, the large square lens is an added bonus for visual design."

Sound Creations is the official supplier of Ayrton lighting equipment in Central Asia and the Caucasus. Please be free to connect with us for supporting your projects

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