Project Overview

For the Netflix Comedy Special filmed at the Paramount Theater, stage lighting was designed to define the performance area while maintaining a sleek, professional appearance. Originator Productions contacted Belfer to set the stage for an original Netflix comedy special with Stavros Halkias.

Belfer’s MQ2502 Marquee Lighting in Black Powder Coat was installed around the perimeter of the stage, framing the front edge with a bold, even glow.

This installation enhanced visibility for performers, created a strong architectural line on camera, and reinforced the theater’s historic yet modernized style. Installation photos highlight the straightforward setup process, showing how easily the MQ2502 fixtures integrate into a live event environment.

Why the MQ2502 Marquee Lighting?

The MQ2502 Marquee Series delivers high-output, energy-efficient illumination with a compact form factor designed for theaters and performance venues. The black powder coat finish allowed the fixtures to blend into the stage when off, while their glow framed the performance space with precision during the show.

Key Benefits

• Stage Definition: Fixtures highlight the edge of the stage, improving audience sightlines and on-camera clarity.

• Sleek Aesthetic: Black powder coat trim blends into the theater stage when not illuminated.

• Dynamic Glow: Even perimeter lighting enhances both live audience experience and filmed performance.

• Easy Installation: Modular fixture design simplifies setup, documented in installation photos.

• Reliable Performance: LED light engine built for demanding entertainment environments.

Installation Highlights

• Fixtures positioned around the front perimeter of the stage to create a continuous line of light.

• Black powder coat finish provides low-visibility hardware during the day and high visual impact when illuminated.

• Simple modular connections ensured a fast and efficient installation process.

• Documented installation photos demonstrate how quickly the MQ2502 integrates into stage infrastructure.

Enhancing Broadcast + Streaming Production

For televised and streaming performances like the Netflix Comedy Special, lighting is as important to cameras as it is to audiences. The MQ2502 Marquee Lighting played a key role in:

• Framing Performers On-Camera: A glowing stage edge provided definition on wide shots and close-ups alike.

• Improving Depth Perception: Perimeter light helped cameras separate performers from the background.

• Maintaining Consistency: LED dimming ensured flicker-free lighting at any output, critical for broadcast recording.

• Elevating Production Value: The stage perimeter glow gave the final video a polished, high-production aesthetic.

Technical Specifications

• Fixture: MQ2502 Marquee Lighting

• Finish: Black Powder Coat

• Mounting: Surface-mounted along stage perimeter

• Light Source: Integrated LED, dimmable

Results

The MQ2502 Marquee Lighting in Black Powder Coat delivered a bold perimeter glow that defined the stage for both live audiences and cameras. The fixtures framed the performers with clean lines of light while blending into the stage architecture when turned off. The result: a professional, polished stage presence that elevated the Netflix Comedy Special’s production quality.