Modernization in Stage Design Planning and Execution

The trends of our times are changing, and changing faster than ever. Stage design planning and execution must keep pace with these trends to capture the audience's attention. Top-tier stage design planning and execution place great emphasis on this, so event organizers should consider this when selecting a stage design company. So, what are the main aspects of modernization in stage design planning and execution?

1. Modernization of Artistic Thinking

Thinking is a person's cognitive process of things, which can be examined from three dimensions: breadth, height, and depth. The focus is on the level of cognitive thinking of the stage design planner and executor, because modern trends are constantly changing, requiring them to keep up with the latest styles and evaluate from multiple perspectives whether the stage effect suits the audience's taste. Therefore, the designer's fashion thinking must be modern and ahead of the curve. Success is achieved when the beauty of the stage is presented in a modern form that is accepted by the audience. Depth of thinking is particularly important; if the breadth of artistic thinking in stage design is the "quantity," then its depth is a measure of its quality. In other words, breadth reflects quantitative change, while depth reflects qualitative change. The artistic thinking in stage design must progress from quantity to quality, from breadth to depth. Lu Xun, a master of modern Chinese literature, pointed out that literary creation requires "deep excavation," which naturally relies on the depth of artistic thinking as its foundation and support. The famous French classical painter Ingres also said, "The life of art is profound thinking and noble passion." Thus, the depth of thinking determines the quality of the stage; only a high-quality stage design planning and execution can produce brilliant results.

2. Modernization of Artistic Form

Everything is a unity of content and form; lacking either cannot constitute a qualified stage design planning and execution. High-quality stage design planning and execution use the modernization of artistic form as a vehicle to present a beautiful stage to the audience. This form mainly involves the stage design keeping up with the times, whether in shape, lighting effects, or the use of props, all must highlight "modernization" to attract the audience's attention. Therefore, stage managers should pay attention to this when choosing a stage design company. Many stage designs today achieve modernization of artistic form. For example, the stage design of the American musical "The Lion King" (adapted from the animated film of the same name) transforms the stage, the theater, and even the surrounding areas into a vast "animal world," refreshing the audience and truly achieving "a small stage for the world, and a grand stage for the heavens."

3. Modernization of Props

Props are a crucial element on stage as they represent the overall theme. Modernization of props is reflected in everything from the floor to the curtains, especially in musical or comedy stages where the entire stage design relies on props for support. Therefore, the modernization of props is vital in the stage design planning and execution for such stages. The managers of these stages must have a good understanding of these props to attract the audience and achieve modernization. Particularly for the main curtain, its color and fabric directly affect the audience's visual experience, requiring elegance and dignity. In this plan, the main curtain uses purple-red wool velvet with a natural-colored lining as the fabric, crafted with a triple-fold technique to give the audience a strong three-dimensional effect. It serves as the gateway to the stage and is also the primary curtain; it is mainly used to open and close at the beginning and end of performances, and sometimes as an intermission curtain. Types include opening/closing, lifting, curtain-string, and uniform styles.

The key to stage design planning and execution is audience acceptance; only then is it considered successful. However, the audience's thinking and aesthetic sense are modern and fast-paced, so designers must continuously innovate in their stage design planning and execution, which requires strong creativity and flexibility. Therefore, when selecting a stage design company, stage managers should ideally have a conversation with the designer to understand their ideas, enabling a better choice.