Why does does my MacbookPro screen keeps shutting off when I open it more than halfway?

I Have a very new Mac, and for some reason, the screen goes black when I open it more than halfway. It happens to all the users, and even if it is or isn't charging. The brightening keys also doesn't do anything for it. I don't know if this is connected, but I also have half of the lights on at the dock, it kind of looks like lights on a stage.......
please help if you can. i can't live like this anymore! 

Anything that is repeatable can be fixed at the genius bar.
You appointment for an evaluation is free at an Apple store, in warranty or out.

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