Water for Elephants

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Flashing light summary

2flash sequences during the performance

≈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.

Every flash, in order

Each time is measured as stated beside it, for example after the start of Act One. Live performances vary, so use the times as a guide and listen for the “Watch for” moments.

See every flash in one table

Time	Flash	Lasts	Color	Pattern	Light source	Watch for
Act One
4:51	Flash 1 · Song: “Anywhere”	2 minutes & 10 seconds	Cool blue flashes	estimated 10 Hertz	Lights imitating moving train at the sides of the theater.	Present day, Mr. Jankowski visits the circus. The flashing happens shortly after the poster that says "Past & Present" comes out.
Act Two
49:56	Flash 2 · The Stampede	45 seconds	White flashes	Irregular/randomized	Stage lights	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.

Act One · 1 flash sequence

4:51after start of Act One

Flash 1 Song: “Anywhere”

Lasts2 minutes & 10 seconds
ColorCool blue flashes
Patternestimated 10 Hertz
Light sourceLights imitating moving train at the sides of the theater.

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

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

Additional Information: Flashing lights start in an isolated area downstage right, and then move to the center of the stage.

Act Two · 1 flash sequence

49:56after start of Act Two

Flash 2 The Stampede

Lasts45 seconds
ColorWhite flashes
PatternIrregular/randomized
Light sourceStage lights

Watch for: 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.

What happens on stage (may include spoilers)

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.

Time	Flash	Lasts	Color	Pattern	Light source	Watch for
Act One
4:51	Flash 1 · Song: “Anywhere”	2 minutes & 10 seconds	Cool blue flashes	estimated 10 Hertz	Lights imitating moving train at the sides of the theater.	Present day, Mr. Jankowski visits the circus. The flashing happens shortly after the poster that says "Past & Present" comes out.
Act Two
49:56	Flash 2 · The Stampede	45 seconds	White flashes	Irregular/randomized	Stage lights	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.

Each time is measured as stated beside it, for example after the start of Act One. Live performances vary, so use the times as a guide and listen for the “Watch for” moments. Full details: flashcue.org/archived/w4e/

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Times are approximate and can shift between performances. Duration and frequency describe the effect; they don’t predict how any one person will respond. How to use FlashCue

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