Once and for All is, in my opinion, the most intense song in the musical. It’s the moment when the kids finally revolt against the rich and powerful, taking back what is rightfully theirs. My director wanted to replicate the Broadway staging, where the entire set moves forward, so we spent days figuring out how to make that happen. Once the movement was set, I positioned a series of lights specifically for that scene to maximize its impact. To this day, it remains one of my favorite scenes to watch. The intensity of the colors and shadows throughout the number created a powerful atmosphere. I used moving prism gobo effects to resemble the printing press in motion at the beginning of the song, reinforcing the visual storytelling. Overall, this song was one of my all-time favorites, and I put a tremendous amount of work into making it as impactful as possible.
