The lighting played a very important role in the play “ The Royale”. At times it, replaced props that were needed on stage. It was used to enhance certain moments that were crucial for the viewer to understand and connect to the plot and certain scenes. For example, the blue light that signaled that Jay was training on his own, and also the spotlight as he made his final strike when he fought fish at the beginning of the play, or to symbolize the camera flashes from the press.
The stage was used as both the ring and the practice room. The movement of props such as the towel, the stools, and handles toward thes the edge of the ring helped portray each scene. The props that were used where chosen wisely and that prevented the overflow of props