Ian Claar for Mary Stuart, produced by The Little Theatre of Alexandria
Read More“It is a stunning visual moment, effectively rendered by Ian Claar’s lighting design.”
-Nancy Blum, MD Theatre Guide
Read More“Combined with Shute’s original atmospheric score, slightly too astringent and anxious to be lo-fi, and Ian Claar’s soft lighting, the table melted out of space to become either an ethereal dreamscape or an ambient nightmare disarticulated from the plane of reality.”
-Justin Rustle, MD Theatre Guide
Read More“With very little staging and decor, it is the epic lighting, atmospheric sound design and cast that bring the both the medeival world of Transylvania and the castles of London to life.”
“Synetic Theatre's Dracula opening was to die for and can only get better. This show features some of the best lighting and sound design as well as several standout performances from one of the most charismatic casts I've seen this season.”
-Martrese Meachum, BroadwayWorld
Read More“Olinick and Auerswald have great chemistry, aided by fight and intimacy choreographer Ian Claar, who has crafted movements that further clarify the pair and their, at times, messy relationship.”
-Ian Thal, Washington CityPaper
Read More“Perhaps the most thrilling aspect of this production was the masterful lighting design by Ian Claar. Claar's lighting is not only beautiful but plays a fundamental role in distinguishing and blending mood, aesthetic, tone, and feeling in this production. Claar's specific choices will have you marveling and just when you think it can't get any better, Claar surprises you with a few tricks up their sleeve. This lighting design alone was enough to make finding this hidden theater worth it! Overall the design was extremely compelling with not one detail spared and will have you leaving the theater completely amazed.”
-Megan Lederman, BroadwayWorld
Read More“Director Toni Rae Salmi has shaped the transitions between with a cinematic flow that is well served by Lighting Designer Ian Claar.”
-John Stoltenberg, DC Metro Theater Arts
Read More“Projections and lighting worked together more seamlessly than I’ve seen, and the constraints of Fringe technical limitations nevertheless were utilized for extremely simple yet highly effective lighting effects. Technical visuals were also echoed in very simple but evocative stage props.”
-Hillary Kacser, Patron
Read More“The set, designed by Phil Charlwood, along with intricate lighting design by Ian Claar, creates a dark, jungle scene with trees and vines, varying levels, and the illusion of water.”
-Kendall Mostafavi, DC Metro Theater Arts
Read More“…He takes a tumble over the sofa in Harriet’s living room, which would have broken an ordinary man’s neck. I spoke with the fight choreographer, Ian Claar, who taught the cast techniques to keep them safe while making pratfall situations look really dangerous.”
-Sarah Dudley Brown, The Zebra
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