How do you sing to an audience when they are in darkness? I go to a live literature venue that has walls and ceiling painted black. The lighting is low as well, so it means that I can't see much of the audience. And yesterday I was singing at a concert; I was lit on stage but the audience were in darkness though I could see an emergency exit sign at the back of the auditorium. I suppose this is how actors see (or not!) their audience for much of their time but I am more used to performing in back rooms of pubs and being able to see the people I am performing to.