Magik Theatre presents Elephant & Piggie’s
“We Are in a Play!”


Magik Theatre presents Elephant & Piggie’s
“We Are in a Play!”
2/19/25, 6:00 PM
Images by: Gary Kostik. Story by: Mariana Rodriguez
Magik Theatre, which is known for bringing the most heart-warming stories to stage, is currently presenting its third show of the season with the musical: Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play”. A new season will begin in September.
On this adventure an elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie discover the true meaning of being an unconditional friend, featuring songs with catchy tunes, lively dances and plenty of laughs, this show promises an entertaining experience for young audiences.
To bring this colorful musical to life, lighting designer Katherine Stepanek chose MEGA-LITE products to enhance performance’s dynamic visuals such as:
10 MW1
1 Framebot 600
4 MS1
14 N-E Pixstrip H216
4 Drama LED W50
2 Drama Profile VW2
1 Nova-Lite UV200
1 H6 Hazer
1 Mega Node
2 Toad Hybrid LED 400
6 ZIP Strip C40
The MW1s served as wash lights, beautifully illuminating the actor’s performances. The Framebot 600 added a magical touch, both as wash and effect light, highlighting special moments in the play. The MS1s brought fun dancing lights that mirrored the lively music and even interacted with the audience during key moments. Meanwhile, the N-E Pixstrip H216s added depth and energy, especially for the more upbeat songs.
For dramatic cabaret-like moments, the Drama LED W50s and Drama Profile VW2s worked together with the H6 Hazer to focus on individual performers. The Nova-Lite UV200 revealed hidden paintings and turned a pool party into a rave for children, illuminating the blacklight bubbles in a playful, glowing atmosphere. The Toad Hybrid LED 400s provided architectural spotlights, running along the scenery and ceiling to draw the audience in. Lastly, the Zip Strip C40s created a “ceiling" of light and haze, creating an immersive environment with dancing effects over the audience’s heads.
The collaboration between the show’s creative team and MEGA-LITE’s versatile lighting solutions resulted in a performance that left the audience in awe. From the interactive audience moments to the energetic songs, MEGA-LITE’s gear helped turn this play into an unforgettable experience. The Lighting Designer and Programmer Katherine Stepanek, along with the Lighting Supervisor Thaddeus Morris worked together to craft the show’s visual magic, enhancing each moment with precision and fun.
For this show, MEGA-LITE’s locally available products brought both practicality and creativity to the design, ensuring that every light moment was as vibrant as the characters themselves.