A followspot, sometimes known as a spotlight, is a powerful
stage light which can be controlled by a human
spotlight operator to "follow" actors around the stage. Followspots are commonly used in concerts, musical theatre and opera to highlight the stars of a performance, but might find use in a drama to briefly focus the audience's attention on a hand-motion or a prop (such as in a murder mystery or thriller). They are also used in sports venues, as well as many other applications. Followspots are usually located in the overhead catwalks or rear of house in the
theatre.
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