Don't ever settle for white functionals when hue and texture can enhance the storytelling. That said, often No Color is the correct choice. My point is, take some time to read the script, talk with your director, emotionally connect with each scene, and generally put thought to your craft.

This weekend, we helped create a scene taking place after school hours in an old elementary classroom. The first photo shows the gels and gobos. Next is a snapshot (I wish I had used my good camera as my phone hardly comes close to what the eye or video camera, for that matter saw) of the scene being rehearsed. Finally (for context) a shot of the whole stage during the teaching.