Welcome!
Hello! My name's Luke (he/him) and I write meta about the intersections between ATEEZ and theatre. I'm a professional lighting technician/designer for theatre, and I originally got into ATEEZ because I recognized a lot of their artistry for being the theatre kid energy I know and love. They're fantastic storytellers, and they inspire me endlessly.
My metas are as follows (in chronological order):
INTRO POST AND WHY ATEEZ DRAGGED ME IN
That one where I explain why I got into ATEEZ with help from the most iconic IOMT performance
ROAR: WHY SONG MINGI WOULD BE A DREAM TO LIGHT
That one where I explain why Song Mingi is one of my ults and why I keep "Roar" on repeat
WHY ARRIBA IS MUSICAL THEATRE EXCELLENCE
That one where I reference Sondheim's 3 rules for writing musical theatre and apply them to Arriba. I promise it works
SLIDE TO ME: THE ONE WHERE I SNUCK SCIENCE INTO HOTTEOKISM
That one where I break down Slide to Me with science and explain why I yearn to light Yunho too
ATEEZ ON BROADWAY/OFF-BROADWAY: PT. 1 (pt. 2 coming soon!)
That one where I cast ATEEZ in shows running in NYC and explain why. I promise Part 2 will happen
WAKE UP: I PROMISE THE HIP THRUSTING ISN'T THE ONLY COOL THING ABOUT THIS NUMBER GANG!
That one where I desperately explain why Wake Up is such a banger NOT JUST because of their choreo during. you know. that moment
GUERRILLA: A NOTE TO 13 YEAR OLD ME
That one where I explain why Guerrilla means so much to me and get deeply personal
THE IYF TOUR: SOME THOUGHTS ON STADIUM LIGHTING
That one where I explain my gripes with the IYF tour lighting and the complexities surrounding that
YOUTH: SPREADING MY YUNGI AGENDA
That one where I use the lighting design of Youth to wax poetic about Yungi (this is probably one of my favorite things I've written and I'm so serious)
SEONGHWA AND SKIN: ENOUGH SAID
That one where I lock in on some lighting angles from Skin and explain how they correlate to themes of duality, conformity, and breaking away from norms of expression
JONGHO: LIGHTING PERFECTION
That one where I explain why Jongho belongs in the hall of fame for singers of all time and therefore why he's lit like that
What am I working on right now?
Well! I do love and take requests/asks if you have anything you'd like me to write about, but I do take a bit to respond. I would be open to writing for/about other groups if anyone would like me to as well.
Otherwise...
IN THE WORKS:
Hongjoong and NO1 Breakdown - Busking and Lighting Improv
Silver Light Breakdown - How Costume Designers/Stylists Provide Inspiration and Artistry for Lighting Designers
Mingi Wonka or Why I Fall for Actors (oops)
And the big one...
Luke Watches Kingdom - A Multipart Series
I also have a sideblog! @luterwriting will be the place for non-KPOP or non-ATEEZ shenanigans. If you're interested, I'm probably going to write a lot about Talking Heads, Interview with the Vampire, and other random hyperfixations. Expect a lot of writing about the Oscars and award season too. (My favorite movie of the year was Sinners. I am prepared to fight everyone about this statement).
Thank you all for the wonderful feedback with everything I've written so far! This is the first time I've ever been so involved in any sort of fandom space, and it's really awesome to be so welcomed in by some of the coolest artists and creatives. :)
